Pros
- Sleek black and silver design.
- Can stand vertically or horizontally.
Cons
- DVD-RAM transfer speed rating is low.
- USB-only drive.
Bottom Line
Bargain-priced external drive has a pleasing aesthetic, can stand vertically, and supports LightScribe labeling.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SES164LAMBN |
| Inventory Number | 25317 |
| Optical drive | |
| DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed | 12.0 |
| DVD+RW Write Speed | 8.0 |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 16.0 |
| DL DVD+R Write Speed | 8.0 |
| CD-R Write Speed | 48.0 |
| DVD-RW Write Speed | 6.0 |
| DVD-RAM Write Speed | 5.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD+R Write Speed | 16.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed | 16.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 48.0 |
| DL DVD-R Write Speed | 4.0 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ports | USB |
| S/PDIF Output | 0 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Nero Express 6.6 (with BackItUpVisionExpress) |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds) | 363.29 |
| Format Rewritable DVD (seconds) | 29.9 |
| Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds) | 1160.08 |
| Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds) | 718.26 |
| Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | DL +R |
| Rewritable DVD Format Tested | +RW |
| Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested | +R |
| CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds) | 186.58 |
