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Freecom DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black vs Samsung SN-M242C - Slim Drive

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 3identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • CD write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:48x
    • SN-M242C - Slim Drive:24x
  • CD read speed
    • DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:48x
    • SN-M242C - Slim Drive:24x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:140 ms
    • SN-M242C - Slim Drive:130 ms
  • Access time
    • DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:120 ms
    • SN-M242C - Slim Drive:130 ms
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black:200 x 147 x 42 mm
    • SN-M242C - Slim Drive:128 x 127 x 12.7 mm

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Comparison of DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Black, SN-M242C - Slim Drive
43 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Writing speed1 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
DVD write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x24x
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms130 ms
Access timeDiffers120 ms130 ms
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one1.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one290 x 225 x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneRoxie Easy CD&DVD Creator DVD-Builder DVD-authoring & DVD-MAXUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Media types supportedDiffersDVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R9, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CDDVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Video-CD, CD-I, Photo CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT
Logical recording formatKnown for oneDVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R9, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Extra, MP3 CDs, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD, CD Bootable CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs200 x 147 x 42 mm128 x 127 x 12.7 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium II 450 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one0.146 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL1950, CSA950, EN60950 HHS Class1, EN60825-1 Class1, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ENN50082-1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for one8.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84717030Unknown — not stated by the source

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