Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

HP 683499-001 optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW vs HP External USB DVD Drive

4specifications compared
3differ
1identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Internal
- 683499-001 optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW:Yes
- External USB DVD Drive:No
Optical drive type
- 683499-001 optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW:DVD±RW
- External USB DVD Drive:DVD Super Multi DL
Interface
- 683499-001 optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW:Serial ATA
- External USB DVD Drive:USB 2.0

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Comparison of 683499-001, External USB DVD Drive
32 specifications	A HP 683499-001 optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Model 683499-001 View product	B HP External USB DVD Drive View product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
MountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal
Performance2 differ
Purpose	Laptop	Laptop
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
InterfaceDiffers	Serial ATA	USB 2.0
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one	180 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one	230 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one	190 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	146 x 152 x 18 mm
Backup rate compressed performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 GB/h
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.6 cm (5.75")

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