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iStorage QS Slim vs LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo has 3 MB more drive device, buffer size than the iStorage QS Slim (4 MB vs 1 MB). The LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo has 24 x more CD write speed than the iStorage QS Slim (48x vs 24x). The LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo has 24 x more CD-R write speed than the iStorage QS Slim (48x vs 24x). Only the LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo has internal. Optical drive type: DVD±RW on the iStorage QS Slim, Blu-Ray DVD Combo on the LG WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo.

  • Internal
    • QS Slim:No
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:Yes
  • Optical drive type
    • QS Slim:DVD±RW
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
  • Interface
    • QS Slim:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:USB 2.0 & eSATA
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • QS Slim:1 MB
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:4 MB
  • CD write speed
    • QS Slim:24x
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:48x
  • CD-R write speed
    • QS Slim:24x
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:48x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • QS Slim:8x
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:16x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • QS Slim:8x
    • WH16NS60 optical disc drive Internal Blu-Ray DVD Combo:16x

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Comparison of QS Slim, WH16NS60
77 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeFrontFront
MountingHorizontalHorizontal
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, C-UL, Safety UL, TUV / SEMKO, Laser Safety EMC/EMI: CE Marking, RCM, BSMI, FCCI, KC, CU, FCC Part 15 Class B Digital Device, ICES-003 Digital Apparantus
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, DVDBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
InterfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)USB 2.0 & eSATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers1 MB4 MB
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC
PurposeKnown for oneDesktop/LaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure firmwareKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed4 differ
CD write speedDiffers24x48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedDiffers24x48x
CD-RW write speed24x24x
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
BD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-RE write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-R Triple Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
BD-R Quad Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R M-DISC write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+R write speedDiffers8x16x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedDiffers8x16x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
CD-R transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 MB/s
CD-RW transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 MB/s
DVD+R Double Layer transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
DVD+R transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
DVD+RW transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
DVD-R Double Layer transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
DVD-R transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
DVD-RW transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers24x48x
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 speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
BD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-RE read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
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 speedDiffers8x16x
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 speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-Video read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
BD-R Triple Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R Quad Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-ROM Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Audio CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access time160 ms160 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms150 ms
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm144.8 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm165.1 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm40.6 mm
WeightDiffers454 g635 g
Other featuresidentical
Languages in manualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
M-DISC supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 7th Gen. Kabylake Core i3 or higher, Intel SGX* / HDMI 2.0a / HDCP* 2.2 & 1.4 Support, Minimum 6GB, UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixel) Resolution / HDMI 2.0a (HDR*) / HDCP* 2.2 & 1.4 Support, Intel HD Graphics 630 or higher, Windows 10, Need To Network Access
Technical detailsidentical
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray video, CD audio, DVD-Video
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source719192625198
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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