Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter vs LG GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 1identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:No
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:Yes
  • CD write speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:40x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:40x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:32x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:4x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:10x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:16x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:8x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:4x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:10x
  • DVD-RW write speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:16x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:6x
  • CD read speed
    • 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter:40x
    • GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle:48x

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Comparison of 6x External Blu-Ray Disc Rewriter, GH20NS Super Multi DVD-Brenner – mit S-ATA Schnittstelle
44 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Writing speed6 differ
CD write speedDiffers40x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers40x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x10x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x10x
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 speedDiffers16x6x
BD-R write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM read speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers160 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers150 ms120 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one180 msUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 50 x 230 mm146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-4 1,4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista: Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate Edition / Windows XP: Home, Professional, Media Center EditionWindows ME, Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Windows Vista
Bundled hardwareKnown for onePower2Go / power adapter USB 2.0 cableUnknown — not stated by the source

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