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LG GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM vs LG Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 3identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Drive device, buffer size
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:0.256 MB
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:2 MB
  • CD read speed
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:52x
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:48x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:100 ms
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:140 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:90 ms
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:120 ms
  • Weight
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:670 g
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:780 g
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM:7.8 Mbit/s
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black:185.9 Mbit/s

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Comparison of GDR8164BK 16x DVD-ROM, Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N Barebulk Black
47 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceEIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers0.256 MB2 MB
Burst transfer rateKnown for one16.6 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers52x48x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
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 read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13x
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers100 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers90 ms120 ms
Access timeKnown for one160 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
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Over-burn writingKnown 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
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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers670 g780 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V
Dimensions (WxDxH)146 x 165 x 41.3 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-IV 1.4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT 4.0, XPWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 Pro
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers7.8 Mbit/s185.9 Mbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Sustained data rateKnown for one22.1 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (PIO)Known for one16.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (Ultra DMA)Known for one33.3Unknown — not stated by the source

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