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LG LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x vs LG Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N DL Retail Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 14identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • DVD-RW read speed
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:12x
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N DL Retail Black:13x
  • DVD+RW read speed
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:12x
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N DL Retail Black:13x
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x:12 ms
    • Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N DL Retail Black:120 ms

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Comparison of LightScribe Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Super Multi DVD-Burner GSA-H54N DL Retail Black
46 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performanceidentical
InterfaceEIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R 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 one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speed48x48x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD+R read speed16x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers12x13x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers12x13x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers12 ms120 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Layer Jump RecordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Over-burn writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packet writingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Random writeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source780 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+12V / +5V
Dimensions (WxDxH)146 x 165 x 41.3 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 Millennium (Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media CenterWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 Pro
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185.9 Mbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC

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