Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Iomega Super DVD Burner 20X USB vs LG GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 1identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:No
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:Yes
  • CD rewrite speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:24x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:32x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:20x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:8x
  • DVD-RW write speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:20x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:6x
  • CD read speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:32x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:48x
  • CD-RW read speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:32x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:40x
  • DVD-RW read speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:8x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:13x
  • DVD+R Double Layer read speed
    • Super DVD Burner 20X USB:4x
    • GH20NS optical disc drive Internal Black:12x

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Comparison of Super DVD Burner 20X USB, GH20NS
52 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Writing speed3 differ
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x32x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW write speedDiffers20x6x
Reading speed5 differ
CD read speedDiffers32x48x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW read speedDiffers32x40x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers8x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers4x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers8x13x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Layer Jump RecordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Random writeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sequential writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source780 g
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V DC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers256 MB512 MB
Minimum processorDiffers800MHz Pentium IIIPentium 4 1.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000 / Me / XP / VistaWindows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Vista
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one145.8 x 169.9 x 41.4 mm (5.74 x 6.69 x 1.63")Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one0.907 kg (2 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source

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