- Pressed and CDR Audio CD results

The SH-W162C as well as the NEC drive support up to 40x CAV DAE speed, while the BenQ supports up to 48X. The following results were reported when using Exact Audio Copy software.

Highest average DAE speed was reported by the BenQ drive obviously due to its 48X supported max DAE speed.

- Advanced DAE Quality

The reviewed drive managed to score 100 in the Advanced DAE Quality test while it reported an average speed of 29.14X.

The drive cannot read Leadin and Leadout data, but can read CD Text and Subchannel Data.

- Ripping 90mins Audio CDs

Unfortunately, the drive could not identify the inserted 90min audio CD.

- Ripping 99mins Audio CDs

In this case, reading progressed flawlessly up until the end. Unfortunately, ripping could not be completed, reporting the above message.