Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM vs Philips External Drive SPD3500CC/10

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:Yes
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:No
  • CD-RW write speed
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:32x
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:24x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:140 ms
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:160 ms
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:5 - 45 °C
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:5 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:-30 - 60 °C
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:-40 - 65 °C
  • Weight
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:780 g
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:0.9 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:145 x 170 x 42 mm
  • Minimum RAM
    • GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM:512 MB
    • External Drive SPD3500CC/10:128 MB

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Comparison of GSA-H55NR DVD+/-RW 20xDL10x12xRAM, SPD3500CC/10
76 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
InterfaceKnown for oneEIDE/ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed1 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one20xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one20xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD-R read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms160 ms
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one120 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-40 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
WeightDiffers780 g0.9 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.4 cm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source146 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source242 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold.InCD 4 Nero Burning Rom 6 Nero Vision express 2
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 41.3 x 165 mm145 x 170 x 42 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers512 MB128 MB
Minimum processorDiffersPentium-4 1,4GHzPentium 4 1.3 GHz or faster
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MB
Adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 5V/12V
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 KB
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition, Windows Vista.Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Ease of useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHow to manual, step by step
Easy to installKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlug & Play
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN60950, EN60825,UL1950
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2
12 NC codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source908210006799
12NC outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source908210006799
Gross weight inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.925 kg
Quantity inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one24.93 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8712581340520
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source517 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 mm
Shipping (inner) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8712581340513
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.4 cm
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.6 cm
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Random writeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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