Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GSA-E50N optical disc drive White vs LG Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 4identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:No
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:Yes
  • Product colour
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:White
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:Black
  • CD write speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:32x
  • CD read speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-R read speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-ROM read speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-RW read speed
    • GSA-E50N optical disc drive White:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:40x

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Comparison of GSA-E50N, Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology
52 specifications
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers24x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x32x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed10 differ
CD read speedDiffers24x48x
CD-R read speedDiffers24x48x
CD-ROM read speedDiffers24x48x
CD-RW read speedDiffers24x40x
DVD+R read speedDiffers8x16x
DVD-R read speedDiffers8x16x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers8x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers8x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers6x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers8x13x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers160 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Over-burn writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet 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 conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 85%15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °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
WeightDiffers380 g780 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNERO Express InCD PowerProducer Power DVDNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold, Light Scribe
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs156 x 21.4 x 165.2 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-IV 1.4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 Windows XP Home Windows VistaWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 Pro
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185.9 Mbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLight Scribe: 1070 TPI:(29 min) 800 TPI:(24 min) 530 TPI:(18 min)
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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