Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL vs Freecom Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Internal
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:No
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:Yes
LightScribe
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:No
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:Yes
Power requirements
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:+12V±8%, 1,5 A
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:12V, 1.5A
Minimum system requirements
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:DirectX 9.0
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:CD-ROM/Internet
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:254 x 181 x 53 mm
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:181 x 254 x 53 mm
Minimum RAM
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:256 MB
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:128 MB
Minimum processor
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:800 Mhz
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:Pentium 4 1.3Ghz
Minimum storage drive space
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:0.4 GB
- Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe:650 GB

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Comparison of Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL, Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe
30 specifications	A Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL View product	B Freecom Classic DVD +/- RW DL Lightscribe View product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Performance1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeDiffers	No	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Writing speedidentical
CD write speed	48x	48x
CD rewrite speed	24x	24x
DVD write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed	48x	48x
DVD read speedKnown for one	12x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 80%	5 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C	5 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.6 kg	1.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Video editing DVD Software	Roxio EasyMediaCreator & DVD Creator DVD-Builder Cineplayer
Other features12 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	+12V±8%, 1,5 A	12V, 1.5A
Media types supportedDiffers	DVD+RW, DVD+R,DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CD	DVD+RW, DVD+R,DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R9, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CD (8 cm)
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	DirectX 9.0	CD-ROM/Internet
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	254 x 181 x 53 mm	181 x 254 x 53 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers	256 MB	128 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	800 Mhz	Pentium 4 1.3Ghz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers	0.4 GB	650 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
SafetyKnown for one	Application Standard (UL1950, CSA950, EN60950, HHS Class1, EN60825-1 Class1) Radio Interference (EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ENN50082-1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers	1 x USB 2.0	USB 2.0
DVD+R speedDiffers	8x	16x
DVD+RW speedDiffers	4x	8x
DVD-R speedDiffers	8x	16x
DVD-RW speed	4x	4x

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