Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Freecom CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int vs Freecom FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:Yes
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:No
  • Interface
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:IDE/ATA
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:USB 2.0
  • CD write speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:16x
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:52x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:10x
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:24x
  • CD read speed
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:40x
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:52x
  • Weight
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:1 kg
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:1.6 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:147 x 200 x 42 mm
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:171 x 258 x 75 mm
  • I/O ports
    • CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int:1 x IDE/ATAPI
    • FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC:USB 2.0

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Comparison of CD-RW DVD 12xDVD 10xRW16xW40xR IDE int, FX-1 CD-RW 52X24X52 USB 2.0 PC/MAC
20 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATAUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x52x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x52x
DVD read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 ms
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg1.6 kg
Other features4 differ
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium 166 MHz 32 MB 100 MB
Logical recording formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Mixed-mode CD, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM
Write methodsDiffersMultisession, disk-at-once, track-at-once, packet writing, mixed mode, session-at-onceMultisession, disc-at-once, track-at-once, packet writing, mixed mode, session-at-once
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs147 x 200 x 42 mm171 x 258 x 75 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XPMicrosoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 GB
Track to track seek timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ms
I/O portsDiffers1 x IDE/ATAPIUSB 2.0
Media types supportedKnown for oneCD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Mixed-mode CD, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM, CD + G (CD karaoké)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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