We measured the C1 / C2 error rate on the recorded discs we burned at the maximum supported writing speed of 48X. The software we used is PleXTools Professional v2.23, and more specifically the built-in Q-Check utility. The reader was the Plextor PX-716A (firmware v1.06).

• BenQ 80min 52X @ 48X

• Intenso 80min 52X CD-R @ 48X

• Ridisc 80min 52X @ 48X

• Traxdata (black dye) 80min 40X @ 40X

• Traxdata 80min 52X @ 48X

• Verbatim 80min 52X @ 40X

- Summary

The CD writing quality, according to Plextools, is very dependent on the inserted media. With BenQ and Ridisc media, the Sony drive needs a lot of improvement. With Traxdata media however, even at 48X, with the current firmware the quality seems to be simply great.

- Appendix

• Media ID codes