Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black vs LG WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 36identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Purpose
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:Desktop/Laptop
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:Desktop
  • Optical drive type
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:Blu-Ray RW
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
  • CD-RW write speed
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:24x
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:16x
  • BD-R write speed
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:8x
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:6x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:6x
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:8x
  • BD-ROM average random access time
    • BP55EB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black:230 ms
    • WP50NB40 optical disc drive Blu-Ray DVD Combo:250 ms

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Comparison of BP55EB40, WP50NB40
63 specifications
Designidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
PurposeDiffersDesktop/LaptopDesktop
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Drive device, buffer size4 MB4 MB
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
Burst transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 MB/s
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.08 MB/s
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speed24x24x
CD-RW write speedDiffers24x16x
BD-R Dual Layer write speed6x6x
BD-R write speedDiffers8x6x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speed2x2x
BD-RE rewrite speed2x2x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers6x8x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed6x6x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
BD-RE write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD-R read speed24x24x
CD-ROM read speed24x24x
CD-RW read speed24x24x
BD-R Dual Layer read speed6x6x
BD-R read speed6x6x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speed6x6x
BD-RE read speed6x6x
BD-ROM read speed6x6x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed8x8x
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-RAM read speed5x5x
DVD-ROM read speed8x8x
DVD-RW read speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed8x8x
DVD+RW read speed8x8x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access time200 ms200 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeDiffers230 ms250 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access time200 ms200 ms
DVD-RAM access timeKnown for one230 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Layer Jump RecordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Random writeKnown 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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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 8, Win
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width144 mm144 mm
Depth156 mm156 mm
Height14.6 mm14.6 mm
Weight270 g270 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 MB/s

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