In order to test the LiteOn SHM-165P6S DL writing quality, we used the LiteOn SOHD-167T and the Plextor PX-716A drives, to scan the burned media.

MKM DVD+R DL 8X @ 8X

Unfortunately, the Plextor drive could not read the specific media, even though the LiteOn drive managed to read both layers with a slight drop in speed during the layer change.

Verbatim DVD-R DL 4X @ 4X

Average to good burning quality is reported here, according to both CD-Speed and Plextools utilities, at 4X burning speed.

- Summary

A new firmware release addressing DL media compatibility and burning quality is in order. Overall, average DL burning capabilities.