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LG GSA-T20N DVD rewriter vs LG Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 6identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:Silver
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:Black
  • Interface
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:EIDE/ATA
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:IDE/ATA
  • CD write speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:16x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:32x
  • CD read speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-R read speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-ROM read speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:48x
  • CD-RW read speed
    • GSA-T20N DVD rewriter:24x
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology:40x

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Comparison of GSA-T20N DVD rewriter, Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L with Newest Light Scribe Technology
54 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersEIDE/ATAIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speedDiffers24x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers16x32x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — 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 speed9 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 speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13x
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 timeDiffers260 ms140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms120 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one160 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Over-burn writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Random writeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers170 g780 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold, Light Scribe
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs128 x 127 x 12.7 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 Professional, Windows Vista XP Home Edition / Professional / Media Center EditionWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 Pro
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers11.08 Mbit/s185.9 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-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R (DL), DVD+RW, CDUnknown — not stated by the source

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