Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GSA-H55 vs Samsung Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk

Key differences

DVD+R Double Layer write speed
- GSA-H55:10x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:8x
DVD+R write speed
- GSA-H55:20x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:18x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed
- GSA-H55:10x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:8x
DVD-R write speed
- GSA-H55:20x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:18x
CD-R read speed
- GSA-H55:48x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:40x
DVD+R read speed
- GSA-H55:16x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:12x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed
- GSA-H55:12x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:8x
DVD-R read speed
- GSA-H55:16x
- Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk:12x

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Comparison of GSA-H55N, Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk
36 specifications	A LG GSA-H55 Model GSA-H55N View product	B Samsung Super-WriteMaster DVD Writer 18x, Black, 1-pk View product
Designidentical
MountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical/Horizontal
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed4 differ
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers	10x	8x
DVD+R write speedDiffers	20x	18x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers	10x	8x
DVD-R write speedDiffers	20x	18x
Reading speed8 differ
CD-R read speedDiffers	48x	40x
DVD+R read speedDiffers	16x	12x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedDiffers	12x	8x
DVD-R read speedDiffers	16x	12x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers	12x	16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers	12x	8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedDiffers	12x	8x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers	12x	8x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers	140 ms	130 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers	120 ms	110 ms
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 g
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I (FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	146 x 41.3 x 165 mm	148.2 x 170 x 42 mm
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows ME/Vista/2000/XP/Media Center	Unknown — not stated by the source

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