Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Philips DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive vs Philips PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive

21specifications compared
14differ
7identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Power consumption (typical)
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:25 W
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:12 W
Package length
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:21 cm
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:17.8 cm
Package weight
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:1.2 kg
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:0.9 kg
Package width
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:107 mm
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:146 mm
Package height
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:260 mm
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:42 mm
Minimum storage drive space
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:650 MB
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:100 MB
Relative humidity
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:15 - 80%
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:5 - 90%
Gross weight of outer carton
- DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:2 kg
- PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive:3 kg

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Comparison of DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive, PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive
52 specifications	A Philips DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive View product	B Philips PBDV1668B DVD 16x ReWriter Internal Drive View product
Designidentical
InternalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	IDE/ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer size	2 MB	2 MB
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25 W	12 W
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one	48x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speed	48x	48x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	18x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	18x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	48x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for one	160 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one	42 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package lengthDiffers	21 cm	17.8 cm
Package weightDiffers	1.2 kg	0.9 kg
Package widthDiffers	107 mm	146 mm
Package heightDiffers	260 mm	42 mm
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	146 x 170 x 42 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAM	128 MB	128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for one	Pentium 4 1.3GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adapter typeKnown for one	DC 5V/12V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP, 2000 SP4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	EN55022, EMS55024, FCC-15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers	650 MB	100 MB
Relative humidityDiffers	15 - 80%	5 - 90%
SafetyKnown for one	EN60950, EN60825,UL1950	Unknown — not stated by the source
12 NC codeKnown for one	867000027148	Unknown — not stated by the source
12NC outer cartonKnown for one	867000027148	Unknown — not stated by the source
EAN/UPC/GTINKnown for one	87 12581 31709 6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gross weight inner carton	1.2 kg	1.2 kg
Gross weight of outer cartonDiffers	2 kg	3 kg
Quantity inner carton	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quantity outer cartonDiffers	2 pc(s)	10 pc(s)
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 KB
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3708.4 x 4521.2 x 1066.8 mm (146 x 178 x 42")
Logistics data5 differ
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	87 12581 31712 6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case height	230 mm	230 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	270 mm	275 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	230 mm	220 mm
Shipping (inner) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	87 12581 31709 6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers	26 cm	26.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthDiffers	21 cm	10.4 cm
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers	10.7 cm	21.3 cm

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