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LG GE20NU optical disc drive Black vs LG GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 25identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:No
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:Yes
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:10x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:10x
  • DVD-RAM read speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:5x
  • DVD-ROM read speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:16x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:145 ms
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:175 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:125 ms
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:120 ms
  • Weight
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:1.5 kg
    • GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter:780 g

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Comparison of GE20NU, GH20NS15 - Internal Super-Multi SecurDisc™ DVD Rewriter
47 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
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
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 speed2 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 speedDiffers12x16x
DVD-RW read speed13x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speed13x13x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers145 ms175 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Layer Jump RecordingKnown 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
Sequential 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
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, XP, Home, Vista MAC OSWindows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Vista

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