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LG GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA vs LG Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:Serial ATA
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:IDE/ATA
  • CD write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:16x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:4x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:32x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:2.4x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:8x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:2.4x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:18x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:2.4x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:8x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:4x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA:2x
    • Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black:18x

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Comparison of GSAH30N DVD-RW S-ATA, Super Multi DVD-RW, 16x, Black
40 specifications
Designidentical
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersSerial ATAIDE/ATA
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed9 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers4x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers2.4x8x
DVD+R write speedDiffers2.4x18x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers2.4x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x8x
DVD-R write speedDiffers2x18x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers2x12x
DVD-RW write speedDiffers1x6x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
Reading speed1 differ
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers2x12x
Access timeidentical
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one120 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 ms
Record modesidentical
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, ProfessionalWindows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional.
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one22.16 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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