Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter vs LG LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:IDE/ATA
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:EIDE/ATA
  • CD write speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:16x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:4x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:32x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:2.4x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:6x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:2.4x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:16x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:4x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:6x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:2x
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:16x
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter:148 x 42 x 17 mm
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:146 x 165 x 41.3 mm

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Comparison of 20x Super Multi Security DVD Rewriter, LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x
38 specifications
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)Known for one22.16 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Writing speed6 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers4x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers2.4x6x
DVD+R write speedDiffers2.4x16x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one2.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x6x
DVD-R write speedDiffers2x16x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one17 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one800 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148 x 42 x 17 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Sustained data rateKnown for one7.2 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Millennium (Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center
Access timeidentical
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 ms

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