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Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Samsung SpeedPlus™ DVD-Writer 20x, Black, Nero Software vs Targus DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 2identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • Yes
    • No
  • CD write speed
    • 48x
    • 24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • 32x
    • 24x
  • CD-R write speed
    • 48x
    • 24x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • 32x
    • 24x
  • CD read speed
    • 40x
    • 24x
  • CD-R read speed
    • 40x
    • 24x
  • CD-ROM read speed
    • 48x
    • 24x

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42 specifications
A

Samsung

SpeedPlus™ DVD-Writer 20x, Black, Nero SoftwareView product
B

Targus

DVD/CD-RW Slim External DriveView product
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MB
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Writing speed4 differ
CD write speedDiffers48x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x24x
CD-R write speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one12x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one20x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one12x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one20x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one12x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6x
Reading speed10 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x24x
CD-R read speedDiffers40x24x
CD-ROM read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW read speedDiffers40x24x
DVD+R read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12x
DVD-R read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-RAM read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-RW read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one12x
DVD+RW read speedDiffers12x8x
DVD read speedKnown for one8x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one130 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one110 ms
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers750 g469.7 g
HeightKnown for one19.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNero
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148.2 x 170 x 42 mm142.2 x 154.9 x 19.05 mm
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows ME/2000/Vista/XP
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one142.2 x 154.9 x 19.1 mm (5.6 x 6.1 x 0.75")
Weight (imperial)Known for one0.467 kg (1.03 lbs)

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