Writing Performance

The maximum supported speed is 16X CAV for both DVD+R and DVD-R formats. For DVD+RW, the speed is 8X while for DVD-RW, 6X.

By using Nero CD-DVD Speed with DVD-R and DVD+R media, we are able to see the writing strategy of the drive for both formats at 16X burning speed.

- DVD+R media @ 16X CAV

- DVD-R media @ 16X CAV

- Burning Tests

DVD-R media

All of the above media were burned at their certified speeds with the only exception of BenQ and ProdiscS05 media. Also, the writing times are acceptable, requiring 6 min's for a 16X burn and 8 min's for an 8X burn.

DVD+R media

Once again, acceptable 16X burning times with the bonus that two of the media took less than 6 min's. All the tested DVD's were burned at their certified speeds.

- Comparison with other drives

The lower the better...

- DVD Overburning Tests

Using Nero CD-DVD Speed, we tested to see if the drive can overburn using DVD+R and DVD-R media. Unfortunately, the drive does not support DVD overburning.