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LG 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter vs LG Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 16identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:EIDE/ATA
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:IDE/ATA
  • CD write speed
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:16x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:4x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:32x
  • DVD-RW read speed
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:12x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:13x
  • DVD+R Double Layer read speed
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:16x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:12x
  • DVD+RW read speed
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:12x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:13x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter:200 ms
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:140 ms

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Comparison of 18x Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter, Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology
53 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersEIDE/ATAIDE/ATA
LightScribeYesYes
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers4x32x
CD-R write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one2.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one2.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one2.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed3 differ
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speed48x48x
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers12x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers16x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers12x13x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers200 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access time120 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Over-burn writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Random writeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold, Light Scribe
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V
Dimensions (WxDxH)146 x 165 x 41.3 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-IV 1.4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Millennium Edition (Me)Windows Vista x86, x64 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center EditionWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 Pro
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185.9 Mbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLight Scribe: 1070 TPI:(29 min) 800 TPI:(24 min) 530 TPI:(18 min)
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one22.16 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Double Layer DVD write speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source

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