Brands Guides About
Sony 3CDRW13G1 1.3GB Double Density CD-RW Discs 3-Pack — main product image
Sony

Sony 3CDRW13G1 1.3GB Double Density CD-RW Discs 3-Pack

Sony 1.3GB Double Density CD-RW discs deliver twice the capacity of standard CD-RWs for compatible DD drives.

Check availability
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

The Sony 3CDRW13G1 is a three-pack of 1.3GB Double Density CD-RW discs designed for a specialized segment of optical storage. Unlike standard CD-RW discs that top out at 650MB or 700MB, these Double Density discs pack 1.3GB onto a single disc by using a tighter track pitch and shorter laser wavelength during recording. This makes them a practical choice for users who need more capacity per disc for data archiving, backups, or file transfers — provided they have a compatible drive.

The critical consideration with these discs is compatibility. They work exclusively with drives that employ Double Density technology, such as the Sony CRX200E. Standard CD-RW drives cannot read or write these discs. Because Double Density optical technology saw limited market adoption, these discs serve a narrow audience of users maintaining legacy DD-capable hardware. For those users, this three-pack from Sony offers dependable, rewritable media backed by Sony's optical disc manufacturing quality.

Key Features

Media can be used ONLY with a drive employing Double Density technology, such as the SONY CRX200E

3 discs per pack

Jewel cases included

Specifications

Brand
Sony
Model
3CDRW13G1
Capacity
1.3GB (Double Density)
Type
CD-RW (Rewritable)
Quantity
3 discs per pack
Compatibility
Double Density drives only (e.g., Sony CRX200E)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 1.3GB capacity per disc provides double the storage of standard CD-RW media.
  • Rewritable format allows discs to be erased and reused many times.
  • Three-pack offers better value than buying individual discs.
  • Sony manufacturing ensures consistent read/write reliability.

👎 Cons

  • Only compatible with Double Density drives, which are rare and largely discontinued.
  • 1.3GB capacity is very small by modern storage standards.
  • Finding a compatible DD drive to use these discs is increasingly difficult.
  • Cannot be used as a substitute for standard CD-RW discs in regular drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. These Double Density discs are only compatible with drives that specifically support Double Density technology, such as the Sony CRX200E. They will not work in standard CD-R/RW drives.
As CD-RW media, these discs can be erased and rewritten approximately 1,000 times under normal use conditions.
Each disc holds 1.3GB of data, which is roughly double the 650MB capacity of a standard CD-RW disc.
This pack includes three 1.3GB Double Density CD-RW discs.

Related Products