Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL vs Freecom DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Internal
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:No
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:Yes
DVD write speed
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:8x
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:16x
DVD read speed
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:12x
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:16x
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:5 - 80%
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:5 - 50 °C
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:5 - 45 °C
Weight
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:1.6 kg
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:1.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:254 x 181 x 53 mm
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:200 x 147 x 42 mm
Minimum RAM
- Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:256 MB
- DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:64 MB

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Comparison of Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL, DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black
38 specifications	A Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL View product	B Freecom DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black View product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffers	No	Yes
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 h
Writing speed1 differ
DVD write speedDiffers	8x	16x
Reading speed1 differ
DVD read speedDiffers	12x	16x
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 80%	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 50 °C	5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Video editing DVD Software	Roxie Easy CD&DVD Creator DVD-Builder DVD-authoring & DVD-MAX
Other features7 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one	+12V±8%, 1,5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	DirectX 9.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	254 x 181 x 53 mm	200 x 147 x 42 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers	256 MB	64 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	800 Mhz	Pentium II 450 MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers	0.4 GB	0.146 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Windows 2000/XP
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffers	Application Standard (UL1950, CSA950, EN60950, HHS Class1, EN60825-1 Class1) Radio Interference (EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ENN50082-1)	UL1950, CSA950, EN60950 HHS Class1, EN60825-1 Class1, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ENN50082-1
I/O portsKnown for one	1 x USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logical recording formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R9, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Extra, MP3 CDs, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD, CD Bootable CD
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 GB
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 ms
Access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 ms
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 x 225 x 140 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84717030

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