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Top 5 Internal DVD Drives

These are the top DVD burners today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Melissa Perenson

Thursday, April 12, 2007, 01:00 PM PDT
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BEST BUY
LG Electronics GSA-H10L 16x Internal Super Multi DVD/CD Rewriter
LG Electronics GSA-H10L 16x Internal Super Multi DVD/CD Rewriter
Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
PC/Drive Interface: IDE
DL DVD+R Write Speed: 10X
DL DVD-R Write Speed: 6X
DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed: 6X
Price When Reviewed: $69
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Bottom Line: Terrific performer has top-flight specs, and includes LightScribe labeling and up to 12X DVD-RAM write speeds.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
Test Report
87.0Very Good
2
Samsung SH-S182D
Samsung SH-S182D
Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
PC/Drive Interface: IDE
DL DVD+R Write Speed: 8X
DL DVD-R Write Speed: 8X
DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed: 6X
Price When Reviewed: $59
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Bottom Line: Inexpensive drive lacks frills, and has basic software; writes to DVD-RAM, and offers a slower CD read speed in quiet mode.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
Test Report
81.9Very Good
3
Lite-On SHM-165H6S
Lite-On SHM-165H6S
Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
PC/Drive Interface: IDE
DL DVD+R Write Speed: 8X
DL DVD-R Write Speed: 4X
DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed: 8X
Price When Reviewed: $44.99
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Bottom Line: Inexpensive drive provides strong performance and well-rounded specs--including LightScribe Direct Disc labeling and DVD-RAM.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
Test Report
81.6Very Good
4
Plextor PX-760A
Plextor PX-760A
Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW
PC/Drive Interface: IDE
DL DVD+R Write Speed: 10X
DL DVD-R Write Speed: 6X
DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed: 6X
Price When Reviewed: $106
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Bottom Line: Fastest drive at writing to double-layer DVD+R media; also boasts fast speeds across all specs (but, it lacks DVD-RAM).
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
Test Report
80.5Very Good
5
Sony DRU-830A
Sony DRU-830A
Drive Type: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
PC/Drive Interface: IDE
DL DVD+R Write Speed: 8X
DL DVD-R Write Speed: 8X
DVD+RW Write Speed: 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed: 6X
Price When Reviewed: $79.99
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Bottom Line: Second-fastest single-layer DVD writer tested includes the latest Nero software. However, its DVD+RW performance lagged.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
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80.5Very Good
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