Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Freecom CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext vs Iomega DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

CD write speed
- CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext:52x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:32x
CD rewrite speed
- CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext:24x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:16x
CD read speed
- CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext:52x
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:24x
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext:171 x 258 x 75 mm
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:244 x 305 x 147 mm
I/O ports
- CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext:USB
- DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0:USB 2.0

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Comparison of CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext, DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0
20 specifications	A Freecom CD-RW 24xRW52xW52xR USB 2.0 ext View product	B Iomega DVD+ -RW 4x12x 24x16x32 ext USB2.0 View product
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers	52x	32x
CD rewrite speedDiffers	24x	16x
DVD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12x
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers	52x	24x
DVD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for one	120 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	1.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
Media types supportedKnown for one	CD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Mixed-mode CD, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	Pentium 166 MHz,32 MB RAM,100 MB of free hard disk space,Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP,a vailable USB interface (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1),C D-ROM drive or internet connection (for driver / manual installation). For maximum performance of the FX-1 both computer system and software must support hi-speed USB-2.	550MHz Pentium III compatible, Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP, 75 MB hard drive space required to install CD mastering software.
Write methodsDiffers	Multisession, disk-at-once, track-at-once, packet writing, mixed mode, session-at-once	Disc at once, session at once, track at once and packet write, incremental recording and restricted overwrite, random write
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	171 x 258 x 75 mm	244 x 305 x 147 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP
I/O portsDiffers	USB	USB 2.0
Bundled hardwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0 data cable, audio cable, and external power supply.
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Quick Install guide, Solutions CD with drivers and software Iomega HotBurn Pro, Sonic MyDVD, Sonic Cineplayer, MusicMatch, Adobe ActiveShare, and Iomega Automatic Backup software.

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