Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk vs NEC AD-7170S black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 10identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:EIDE/ATA
    • AD-7170S black:Serial ATA
  • DVD+R write speed
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:16x
    • AD-7170S black:18x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:10x
    • AD-7170S black:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:16x
    • AD-7170S black:18x
  • CD read speed
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:40x
    • AD-7170S black:48x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:145 ms
    • AD-7170S black:160 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:125 ms
    • AD-7170S black:140 ms
  • Weight
    • Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk:750 g
    • AD-7170S black:705 g

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Comparison of Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk, AD-7170S black
37 specifications
Designidentical
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersEIDE/ATASerial ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed3 differ
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedDiffers16x18x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers10x8x
DVD-R write speedDiffers16x18x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-R read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers145 ms160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers125 ms140 ms
Record modesidentical
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers750 g705 g
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+/-R DL, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-Plus, Photo-CD, Video CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 41.3 x 165 mm148 x 42 x 175 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition.Unknown — not stated by the source

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