Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

HP 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive vs HP External USB DVD RW Drive

Key differences

Internal
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:Yes
- External USB DVD RW Drive:No
CD write speed
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:24x
- External USB DVD RW Drive:Yes
CD rewrite speed
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:24x
- External USB DVD RW Drive:Yes
CD read speed
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:24x
- External USB DVD RW Drive:Yes
Weight
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:200 g
- External USB DVD RW Drive:365 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive:140 x 128 x 9.5 mm
- External USB DVD RW Drive:146 x 152 x 18 mm

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Comparison of 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive, External USB DVD RW Drive
11 specifications	A HP 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive View product	B HP External USB DVD RW Drive View product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers	24x	Yes
CD rewrite speedDiffers	24x	Yes
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers	24x	Yes
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	200 g	365 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 220 x 60 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	710 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	140 x 128 x 9.5 mm	146 x 152 x 18 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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