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LG GE20LU optical disc drive Black vs Samsung DVD Slim Slot-In SATA

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 4identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:No
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:Yes
  • Product colour
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:Black
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:Silver
  • Disc loading type
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:Tray
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:Slot
  • CD write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:48x
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:32x
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:24x
  • CD-R write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:48x
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:24x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:32x
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:24x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20LU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • DVD Slim Slot-In SATA:6x

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Comparison of GE20LU, DVD Slim Slot-In SATA
48 specifications
Design3 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Disc loading typeDiffersTraySlot
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Writing speed9 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x24x
CD-R write speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x6x
DVD+R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x6x
DVD-R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers12x5x
Reading speed12 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-R read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-ROM read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW read speedDiffers40x24x
DVD+R read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedDiffers12x6x
DVD-R read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers12x5x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers13x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers12x6x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers13x8x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers270 ms160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms160 ms
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg185 g
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+12V / +5V DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 50 x 230 mm127 x 128 x 12.7 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Media Center, Vista (x86, x64) MAC OSUnknown — not stated by the source

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