Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GE20NU optical disc drive Black vs LG GH22NP20, Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 18identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:No
    • GH22NP20, Black:Yes
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH22NP20, Black:16x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:20x
    • GH22NP20, Black:22x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:20x
    • GH22NP20, Black:22x
  • DVD-ROM read speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GH22NP20, Black:16x
  • DVD-RW read speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:13x
    • GH22NP20, Black:12x
  • DVD+RW read speed
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:13x
    • GH22NP20, Black:12x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GE20NU optical disc drive Black:145 ms
    • GH22NP20, Black:140 ms

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Comparison of GE20NU, GH22NP20, Black
40 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEIDE/ATA
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100000 h
Writing speed3 differ
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers12x16x
DVD+R write speedDiffers20x22x
DVD-R write speedDiffers20x22x
Reading speed3 differ
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers12x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers13x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers13x12x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers145 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms120 ms
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 kg800 g
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+12V / +5V DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 50 x 230 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, XP, Home, Vista MAC OSUnknown — not stated by the source

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