LG GSA-H10A Super Multi DVD Burner Review

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Article posted 25 Jul 06 23:22

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

In these tests, again we will be using the Lite-On SOHW-1693S drive with firmware KS0B along with KProbe to measure the disc quality. We will also again be using the LG GSA-H10A with firmware JL03 along with CD-DVD Speed for the DVD-RW and the BenQ DW1655 with firmware BCGB for the DVD-R read-back tests.



Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim USA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:30s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.91

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.20

A good result!



Brand:

Memorex – Thanks to Memorex for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.43

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

A very nice burn with a good transfer test. Recommended



Brand:

Unbranded Taiyo Yuden.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:32s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.01

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

This is an example of an excellent 16x burn, all the way to the edge. Highly recommended.



Brand:

Memorex – Thanks to Memorex for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Ritek

Code:

RitekF1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:30s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.91

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

Again a good result from this Ritek media



Brand:

Unbranded Taiyo Tuden

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

7m:55s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.69

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

This is an excellent burn and highly recommended media.



Brand:

Memorex.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMC MAG AE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

7m:51s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.70

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

Very good result and shows no read back problems.



Brand:

Maxell

Manufacturer:

RiTEK Corporation

Code:

RITEK G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

7m:53s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

75.25

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

Not really a surprise that this Media did not write very well. Transfer test shows problems at the end of the disc.



Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

9m:01s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

0.93

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Although this disc wrote at 6x instead of 8x the result is a high quality burn.

DVD-ReWritable media:




Brand:

Verbatim – Thanks to Verbatim USA for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation

Code:

MKM 01RW6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:01s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.95

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

An excellent result with this media from Verbatim.



Brand:

Maxell – Thanks to Maxell America for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

TDK Corporation

Code:

TDK502sakuM3

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

2x

Write Speed:

2x

Write Time:

29m:08s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.21

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

Again an excellent DVD-RW burn.

To sum it up: Overall, on the selected review media the write quality is very good to excellent on DVD-R and just plain excellent on DVD-RW media.

Head on to the next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality…

7 Comments

x030rxm
Posts: 25
Posted on: 08 May 06 12:35
Hey, thanks. I've been waiting for this review.. Well done.
EvilAaron
Posts: 4
Posted on: 22 Jul 06 06:07
I can only find a drive model GSA-H10N in my area. But there is no review for that drive. I was told that the drive reviewed (GSA-H10A) and the drive I find around here (GSA-H10N) are one and the same accept for the firmware being different. Is this true? Thus can I read this review and quality scans as an accurate representation of the GSA-H10N? If there is differences between these two drives due to the different firmware or other what would they be? Thank-you as always for all reviews here and TIA to anyone who can help me with my above question.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 14 May 07 11:50
utorrent da best
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 16 Jul 07 17:56
My GSA-H10A will at times not recognize a dual layer disc and report the drive as empty. I've been able to burn a dual layer disc with imgburn(re-release of dvddecrypter) but the drive can't read it. i can however read the disc on a sony dw-u18a. I have the latest firmware JL05
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 22 Oct 07 22:53
I have this drive, and after one year it stopped being able to burn DVDs. It would still burn CDs but had just a problem with DVD burning. I updated the firmware and this cured the problem. I'm posting this here in case someone does a search for this drive/that problem.
jaguarslayer71
Posts: 3
Posted on: 20 Dec 08 04:46
uTorrent rules. h33t.com rules
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 20 Feb 09 19:06
utorrent is great

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