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LG GE20LU optical disc drive Black vs LG GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 34identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:No
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:Yes
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:10x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:10x
  • DVD-RAM read speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:5x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:270 ms
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:175 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:125 ms
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:120 ms
  • Weight
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:1.5 kg
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:780 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:160 x 50 x 230 mm
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:146 x 41.3 x 165 mm

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Comparison of GE20LU, GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter
48 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
CD-R write speed48x48x
CD-RW write speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x10x
DVD+R write speed20x20x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x10x
DVD-R write speed20x20x
DVD-RAM write speed12x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speed48x48x
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD+R read speed16x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers12x5x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speed13x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speed13x13x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers270 ms175 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Layer Jump RecordingYesYes
Packet writingYesYes
Random writeYesYes
Sequential writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 85%15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg780 g
Other features2 differ
Power requirements+12V / +5V DC+12V / +5V DC
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 1.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Media Center, Vista (x86, x64) MAC OSWindows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Vista

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