Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black vs LG SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 20identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical drive type
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:4 MB
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:0.75 MB
  • DVD+R write speed
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:6x
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:6x
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:8x
  • DVD-RAM read speed
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:5x
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:6x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:200 ms
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:167 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:200 ms
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:139 ms
  • Width
    • BP40NB30 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo Black:160 mm
    • SP60NB50 optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:144 mm

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Comparison of BP40NB30, SP60NB50
54 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingHorizontalHorizontal
CertificationDiffersCE Marking, C-Tick Mark, BSMI, VCCI, KC, CU, FCC Part 15 Class B Digital Device, ICES-003 Digital Apparatus, RoHSTUV, SEMKO, CB & IEC60825-1 Report, FDA, GOST, NOM, CSA CE Marking, C-Tick Mark, Korean EMC(KCC), Taiwan EMC(BSMI), VCCI, FCC
Performance3 differ
PurposeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop/Laptop
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R XL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-RE XL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RWCD, 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
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers4 MB0.75 MB
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.08 MB/s
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
CD-R write speed24x24x
CD-RW write speed24x24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R write speedDiffers6x8x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-R write speedDiffers6x8x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
BD-R write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD-R read speed24x24x
CD-ROM read speed24x24x
CD-RW read speed24x24x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers5x6x
DVD-ROM read speed8x8x
DVD-RW read speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW read speed8x8x
BD-R read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers200 ms167 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers200 ms139 ms
DVD-RAM access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one230 msUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers153 mm137.5 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers325 g200 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source

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