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Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAM vs LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 28identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM has 2 x more DVD+R write speed than the LG GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAM (20x vs 18x). The LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM has 2 x more DVD-R write speed than the LG GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAM (20x vs 18x). The LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM has 7 x more DVD-RAM read speed than the LG GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAM (12x vs 5x). Minimum processor: Pentium-4 1.4GHz on the LG GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAM, Pentium-4 1,4GHz on the LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM.

  • DVD+R write speed
    • 18x
    • 20x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • 18x
    • 20x
  • DVD-RAM read speed
    • 5x
    • 12x
  • DVD-RW read speed
    • 13x
    • 12x
  • DVD+RW read speed
    • 13x
    • 12x
  • Minimum processor
    • Pentium-4 1.4GHz
    • Pentium-4 1,4GHz
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 22.16 Mbit/s
    • 24.93 Mbit/s

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46 specifications
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LG

GSA-H42N-BLK DVD+/-RW18xDL10x12xRAMView product
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LG

GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAMView product
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Disc loading typeTrayTray
MountingVertical/HorizontalVertical/Horizontal
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneEIDE/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 speed10x10x
DVD+R write speedDiffers18x20x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed10x10x
DVD-R write speedDiffers18x20x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one12x
Reading speed3 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 speedDiffers5x12x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers13x12x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers13x12x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access time140 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access time120 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYes
Packet writingKnown for oneYes
Random writeKnown for oneYes
Sequential writingKnown for oneYes
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYes
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight780 g780 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer GoldNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold.
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)146 x 41.3 x 165 mm146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
Minimum RAM512 MB512 MB
Minimum processorDiffersPentium-4 1.4GHzPentium-4 1,4GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows ME, 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, ProfessionalWindows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition, Windows Vista.
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers22.16 Mbit/s24.93 Mbit/s

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