Lite-On SHW-16H5S DVD Burner Review

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Article posted 29 Dec 05 01:19

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHW-1635S drive with firmware YS0N along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-3540A with firmware 1.03 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests.




Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded ‘“ Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

5m:59s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

21.45

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.12

PI errors are quite high throughout the disc but well within specification, and the read-back test is perfect. The result is good.




Brand:

Verbatim ‘“ Thanks to Verbatim for providing this sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

5m:58s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.56

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

The cluster of PIF errors is a bit alarming although the read-back test is perfect. The result is ok.





Brand:

Ricoh ‘“ Thanks to Ricoh Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

5m:59s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.17

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.13

Another good result.




Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded ‘“ Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.54

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

The PIF errors are astonishingly low, and the read-back curve is perfect. An excellent result. Highly recommended!





Brand:

RiDisc ‘“ Thanks to SVP UK for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:25s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.15

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.82

Once again the cluster of PIF errors near the end of the disc is worrying, and we have a small slowdown in our read-back test.




Brand:

Ricoh ‘“ Thanks to Ricoh Europe for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAGAE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:24s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

75.95

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.05

PI levels are high throughout the disc but within specification, and we have a good read-back curve. The result is good.





Brand:

Traxdata ‘“ Thanks to Conrexx for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK F1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

5m:55s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

34.92

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.13

The PI error levels are quite high throughout the burn and PIF levels are fairly constant throughout the burn, but all well within specifcation. The read-back test is good, another good result.



Brand:

BenQ ‘“ Thanks to Daxon (Taiwan) for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc.

Code:

DAXON AZ3

Disc Type:

DVD+R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

5m:55s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

8.00

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

A very good result with low PIF errors. Recommended!



Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 08D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.20

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

Another very good result.



Again we have a cluster of PIF errors at the end of the disc, this doesn’t affect the read-back test which is perfect, another good result.

Brand:

RiVision ‘“ Thanks to SVP UK for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Prodisc Technology

Code:

Prodisc S03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

4x

Write Speed:

4x (CLV)

Write Time:

14m:56s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.65

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.11

A result is good.


Brand:

Ridisc

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:25s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.89

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.18

Again we have the PIF cluster near the end of the disc. Overall the error averages for PI/PIF are good, but we see a slowdown in our read-back test. The result is ok but could be better.

DVD-ReWritable media:





Brand:

Traxdata – Thanks to Conrexx Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK W06

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

10m:55s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.13

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.22

The Lite-On SHW-16H5S has handled the Traxdata DVD-RW media well. A very good result.

To sum it up: Overall, the write quality is good on DVD-R and DVD-RW media, but some improvements would be nice with DVD-R.

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

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