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LG WH10LS30 Internal 10X Blu-ray Disc Rewriter Drive

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Experience High-Definition Blu-rayIntroducing the LG Electronics WH10LS30, an internal SATA Blu-ray Disc Rewriter designed to deliver high-definition entertainment and reliable data storage. With its fast read and write speeds, this drive is perfect for watching movies, backing up files, and more...

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Overview

Experience High-Definition Blu-ray

Introducing the LG Electronics WH10LS30, an internal SATA Blu-ray Disc Rewriter designed to deliver high-definition entertainment and reliable data storage. With its fast read and write speeds, this drive is perfect for watching movies, backing up files, and more.

  • Type: Internal SATA 10x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
  • Color: Black
  • Write Speed: BD-R 10X, BD-R DL 8x, BD-RE 2x, BD-RE DL 2X, BD-R LTH 6x, DVD+R/-R 16X, DVD+RW/-RW 8X/6X
  • Read Speed: BD-ROM(SL/DL) 10X/8X, BD-R(SL L to H) 6X, BD-R(SL/DL) 10X/8X, BD-RE(SL/DL) 8X/6X
  • Interface: SATA
  • Buffer Memory: 2 MB

Key Features

Drive Type: SuperMulti Blue Internal SATA 10x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter

Write Data Transfer Rate: BD-R: 10X, BD-R DL: 8x, BD-RE: 2x, BD-RE DL: 2X, BD-R LTH: 6x, DVD+R/-R: 16X, DVD+RW/-RW: 8X/6X

Read Data Transfer Rate: BD-ROM(SL/DL): 10X/8X, BD-R(SL L to H): 6X, BD-R(SL/DL): 10X/8X, BD-RE(SL/DL): 8X/6X

Interface: SATA, Buffer Memory: 2 MB

Random Access Time: BD-ROM - 180ms; CD-ROM - 150ms; DVD-RAM - 180ms; DVD-ROM- 160ms

Specifications

Drive Type
SuperMulti Blue Internal SATA Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
BD-R Write Speed
10X
BD-R DL Write Speed
8X
BD-RE Write Speed
2X
BD-RE DL Write Speed
2X
BD-R LTH Write Speed
6X
DVD+R/-R Write Speed
16X
DVD+RW/-RW Write Speed
8X/6X
BD-ROM Read Speed (SL/DL)
10X/8X
CD-ROM Read Speed
Not specified, Random Access Time 150ms
Interface
SATA
Buffer Memory
2 MB
BD-ROM Random Access Time
180ms
CD-ROM Random Access Time
150ms
DVD-RAM Random Access Time
180ms
DVD-ROM Random Access Time
160ms

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Functions as a SuperMulti Blue Internal SATA drive, offering versatile optical media capabilities.
  • Achieves a maximum Blu-ray Disc write speed of 10X for BD-R, enabling efficient burning of large data files.
  • Features robust write speeds across various formats, including 8x for BD-R DL and 16X for DVD+R/-R.
  • Provides a healthy 2 MB buffer memory, which helps in maintaining stable writing performance and preventing buffer underruns.
  • Offers competitive random access times across different disc types, such as 180ms for BD-ROM and 150ms for CD-ROM.
  • Compatible with the SATA interface, ensuring broad connectivity with modern computer systems.
  • Supports rewriting capabilities for BD-RE and BD-RE DL at 2x speeds, allowing for reusable Blu-ray media.

👎 Cons

  • The read speed for BD-R (SL L to H) is limited to 6X, which is slower than other BD read speeds.
  • As an internal drive, installation requires opening the computer case and connecting SATA cables and power.
  • The 2 MB buffer memory might be considered modest compared to some higher-end drives for very intensive tasks.
  • Specific details on bundled software for Blu-ray playback or burning are not provided in the features.
  • Random access times, while competitive, might still be noticeable for users accustomed to SSD speeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

This LG SuperMulti Blue drive can rewrite Blu-ray discs (BD-RE, BD-RE DL), write single and dual-layer BD-R, and write DVD+R/-R and DVD+RW/-RW discs, while also reading various BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM formats.
The LG WH10LS30 supports a maximum writing speed of 10X for BD-R (single layer) and 8X for BD-R DL (dual layer).
This internal Blu-ray Disc Rewriter Drive utilizes a SATA interface for connecting to your computer system.
The LG WH10LS30 Blu-ray Disc Rewriter Drive comes with 2 MB of buffer memory.
The random access times are 180ms for BD-ROM, 150ms for CD-ROM, 180ms for DVD-RAM, and 160ms for DVD-ROM.