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LG Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black vs Samsung Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:EIDE/ATA
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:IDE/ATA
  • CD-R read speed
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:48x
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:40x
  • DVD-RW read speed
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:13x
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:12x
  • DVD+RW read speed
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:13x
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:12x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:140 ms
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:130 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:120 ms
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:110 ms
  • Weight
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:780 g
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:800 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black:146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
    • Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer:146 x 170 x 42 mm

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Comparison of Super Multi DVD Burner GSA-H54L Lightscribe Bulk Black, Super-WriteMaster™ DVD Writer
55 specifications
Designidentical
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersEIDE/ATAIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Writing speedidentical
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Reading speed3 differ
CD-R read speedDiffers48x40x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers13x12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers13x12x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms130 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers120 ms110 ms
Record modesidentical
Over-burn writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
WeightDiffers780 g800 g
Other features2 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-Audio, Video-CD, CD-I(FMV), Photo CD, CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 165 x 41.3 mm146 x 170 x 42 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows ME/XP/Vista/2000 ProMicrosoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Power requirementsKnown for one+12V / +5VUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium-IV 1.4GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one185.9 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for oneLight Scribe: 1070 TPI:(29 min) 800 TPI:(24 min) 530 TPI:(18 min)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNero Express, In CD, PowerDVD, PowerProducer Gold, Light ScribeUnknown — not stated by the source

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