Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL vs Freecom FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:No
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:Yes
  • LightScribe
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:No
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:Yes
  • CD write speed
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:48x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:24x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:10x
  • CD read speed
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:48x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:24x
  • DVD read speed
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:12x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:8x
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:5 - 80%
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:8 - 80%
  • Weight
    • Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL:1.6 kg
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL:600 g

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Comparison of Classic DVD+/-RW 16x DL, FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x DL
37 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV, CE
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
LightScribeDiffersNoYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x10x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x24x
DVD read speedDiffers12x8x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 ms
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 ms
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 80%8 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg600 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 x 225 x 110 mm
Other features5 differ
Write methodsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSequential, Random, Incremental, Disc-at-once, Restricted overwrite, Track-at-once, Session-at-once, Packet
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs254 x 181 x 53 mm144 x 140 x 17 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers256 MB128 MB
Minimum processorDiffers800 MhzPentium III 700 MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers0.4 GB0.400 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98SE/2000/ME/XPWindows 98/ME/2000/XP
Double Layer DVD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
Power requirementsKnown for one+12V±8%, 1,5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD+RW, DVD+R,DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneDirectX 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneApplication 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 portsKnown for one1 x USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneVideo editing DVD SoftwareUnknown — not stated by the source

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