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LG External Super Multi DVD Rewriter vs LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 3identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:No
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:Yes
  • Mounting
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:Vertical/Horizontal
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:Horizontal
  • CD write speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:48x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:8x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:32x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:10x
  • CD-R write speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:48x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:8x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:32x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:10x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:10x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:4x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • External Super Multi DVD Rewriter:16x
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter:12x

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Comparison of External Super Multi DVD Rewriter, Super Multi DVD Rewriter
45 specifications
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingDiffersVertical/HorizontalHorizontal
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed9 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x8x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x10x
CD-R write speedDiffers48x8x
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x10x
BD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
BD-RE write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers10x4x
DVD+R write speedDiffers16x12x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers6x4x
DVD-R write speedDiffers16x12x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers12x5x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speed12 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x40x
CD-R read speedDiffers48x40x
CD-ROM read speedDiffers48x40x
CD-RW read speedDiffers48x40x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8x
DVD+R read speedDiffers16x10x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD-R read speedDiffers12x10x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers12x5x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers12x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers12x10x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers16x10x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.28 kg970 g
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 230 x 50 mm146 x 200 x 41.3 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/XPWindows 2000 Pro/XP Home/XP Pro
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source172.632 Mbit/s
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source

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