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LG GE20LURB optical disc drive vs Samsung SH-S222A Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:No
    • SH-S222A Black:Yes
  • CD write speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:48x
    • SH-S222A Black:40x
  • CD-R write speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:48x
    • SH-S222A Black:40x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:12x
    • SH-S222A Black:16x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:20x
    • SH-S222A Black:22x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:20x
    • SH-S222A Black:22x
  • DVD+R read speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:16x
    • SH-S222A Black:22x
  • DVD-R read speed
    • GE20LURB optical disc drive:16x
    • SH-S222A Black:22x

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Comparison of GE20LURB, SH-S222A Black
48 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performanceidentical
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEIDE/ATA
Writing speed5 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x40x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
CD-R write speedDiffers48x40x
CD-RW write speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x16x
DVD+R write speedDiffers20x22x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed12x12x
DVD-R write speedDiffers20x22x
DVD-RAM write speed12x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speed5 differ
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speed48x48x
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD+R read speedDiffers16x22x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD-R read speedDiffers16x22x
DVD-RAM read speed12x12x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers13x12x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers12x16x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers13x12x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers270 ms150 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms30 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 kg750 g
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+12V / +5V DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 50 x 230 mm148.2 x 170 x 42 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Media Center, Vista (x86, x64) MAC OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT

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