Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black vs LG GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 30identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • DVD+R write speed
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:18x
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:20x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:8x
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:10x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:18x
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:20x
  • DVD+R read speed
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:13x
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:16x
  • DVD-ROM read speed
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:12x
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:16x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:145 ms
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:270 ms
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GSA-E40N optical disc drive Black:160 x 230 x 50 mm
    • GSA-E60L optical disc drive Black:160 x 50 x 230 mm

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Comparison of GSA-E40N, GSA-E60L
57 specifications
Designidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Performanceidentical
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)Known for one22.16 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Burst transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.16 MB/s
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
CD-R write speed48x48x
CD-RW write speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed10x10x
DVD+R write speedDiffers18x20x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD-R write speedDiffers18x20x
DVD-RAM write speed12x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD write speedKnown for one18xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speed48x48x
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD+R read speedDiffers13x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-RAM read speed12x12x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers12x16x
DVD-RW read speed13x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speed13x13x
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers145 ms270 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access time125 ms125 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Layer Jump RecordingYesYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Random writeYesYes
Sequential writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight1.5 kg1.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 2000, XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 230 x 50 mm160 x 50 x 230 mm
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one22.16 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustained data rateKnown for one7.2 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Double Layer DVD write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V DC
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 Professional, XP Home, Professional, Media Center, Vista (x86, x64)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C

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