Nero CD Speed v4.7.7.16 - DVD-ROM:
For this test I used a single layer, single sided data DVD-ROM disc that is 4.37GB in size.
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
12.13x 6.75x 16.21x |
12.00x 6.57x 16.05x |
12.03x 6.61x 16.09x |
12.14x 6.70x 16.20x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
96ms 110ms 188ms |
115ms 135ms 199ms |
124ms 141ms 226ms |
97ms 113ms 184ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
8% 5% 10% 19% |
4% 8% 15% 26% |
11% 9% 16% 29% |
9% 6% 10% 19% |
The SH-S223Q performed very well when reading single layer DVD-ROM's. In our tests it started reading at 6.75x and reached a maximum transfer speed of 16.21x. Looking at the other scores, you can see that the drive's seek times and CPU usage were also quite good.
Nero CD Speed v4.7.7.16 - DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM:
First, we'll look at the drive's DVD-R and DVD-RW reading performance. For this I made copies of our DVD-ROM test disc using some general use 8x DVD-R and 6x DVD-RW media from Verbatim and then ran our usual DVD read tests with CD Speed. For the DVD-RAM tests, media from Maxell was used. The results are below.
Verbatim DVD-R
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
12.14x 6.74x 16.23x |
12.04x 6.59x 16.09x |
12.07x 6.62x 16.13x |
12.15x 6.71x 16.25x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
116ms 132ms 201ms |
123ms 154ms 242ms |
125ms 153ms 245ms |
114ms 127ms 203ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
10% 5% 11% 22% |
5% 9% 16% 28% |
13% 16% 24% 33% |
11% 6% 11% 23% |
Verbatim DVD-RW
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
9.18x 5.08x 12.27x |
9.12x 5.02x 12.19x |
9.78x 5.36x 13.07x |
9.03x 4.97x 12.08x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
124ms 138ms 207ms |
128ms 166ms 258ms |
123ms 156ms 252ms |
122ms 130ms 209ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
9% 5% 10% 19% |
5% 9% 17% 32% |
5% 10% 17% 30% |
9% 6% 11% 19% |
Verbatim DVD-R DL
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
9.41x 5.23x 12.54x |
9.19x 5.09x 12.25x |
8.91x 4.93x 11.87x |
9.23x 5.12x 12.30x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
126ms 133ms 211ms |
138ms 163ms 243ms |
142ms 164ms 253ms |
125ms 140ms 213ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: |
12% 7% 13% |
5% 10% 16% |
5% 8% 14% |
12% 8% 15% |
The SH-S223Q had no problems reading DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-R DL media. In our tests, the drive read DVD-R discs at 16x, and both DVD-RW and DVD-R DL media at a respectable 12x.
Maxell 12x DVD-RAM
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
10.33x 5.95x 12.08x |
10.27x 5.92x 12.02x |
10.06x 5.91x 11.99x |
10.19x 5.93x 12.02x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
121ms 136ms 236ms |
180ms 169ms 243ms |
205ms 251ms 274ms |
147ms 152ms 245ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
8% 6% 10% 19% |
5% 9% 17% 35% |
13% 12% 18% n/a |
9% 10% 12% 20% |
Samsung's new drive has a maximum transfer speed of 12x when reading DVD-RAM discs. By looking at the screenshot you can see that it starts reading at 5.93x and accelerates, reaching 12x at the 2.7GB mark.
Nero CD Speed v4.7.7.16 - DVD+R and DVD+RW:
Next we'll look at the drive's DVD+R and DVD+RW reading performance. For this I made a copy of our DVD-ROM test disc using some 8x DVD+R and 8x DVD+RW media from Verbatim. I then ran our usual DVD read tests with CD Speed. The results are below.
Verbatim DVD+R
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
12.15x 6.73x 16.24x |
12.03x 6.57x 16.08x |
12.06x 6.63x 16.12x |
12.14x 6.71x 16.23x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
117ms 131ms 205ms |
126ms 157ms 263ms |
124ms 150ms 246ms |
125ms 129ms 211ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
10% 6% 11% 23% |
5% 9% 15% 27% |
11% 10% 16% 29% |
13% 11% 20% 34% |
Verbatim DVD+RW
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
9.19x 5.04x 12.28x |
9.13x 5.04x 12.20x |
9.79x 5.39x 13.08x |
9.03x 4.98x 12.07x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
125ms 134ms 198ms |
121ms 153ms 244ms |
123ms 153ms 248ms |
124ms 134ms 202ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
9% 5% 10% 19% |
5% 9% 16% 31% |
5% 9% 16% 29% |
9% 6% 11% 19% |
Verbatim DVD+R DL
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
9.42x 5.23x 12.55x |
9.20x 5.09x 12.26x |
8.91x 4.93x 11.87x |
9.22x 5.12x 12.30x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
126ms 132ms 214ms |
135ms 172ms 246ms |
127ms 153ms 251ms |
131ms 146ms 213ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: |
12% 7% 13% |
4% 9% 16% |
5% 7% 13% |
12% 8% 15% |
The SH-S223Q's performance was very similar to what we saw with DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-R DL media. The drive read DVD+R discs at 16x and both DVD+RW and DVD+R DL media at 12x.
Nero CD Speed v4.7.7.16 - DVD-Video:
For these tests I am using the US version of Transformers: The Movie on DVD. The disc is over 4GB and single sided.
| Samsung SH-S223Q |
LG GH22LP20 |
Optiarc AD-7200S |
Samsung SH-S203N |
|
| Transfer Speed Average: Start: End: |
12.00x 6.66x 16.05x |
4.50x 2.48x 6.01x |
11.91x 6.54x 15.93x |
12.00x 6.63x 16.04x |
| Seek Times Random: 1/3: Full: |
97ms 114ms 186ms |
138ms 160ms 222ms |
123ms 146ms 225ms |
95ms 112ms 183ms |
| CPU Usage 1x: 2x: 4x: 8x: |
8% 6% 11% 21% |
5% 9% 16% n/a |
11% 9% 16% 29% |
9% 6% 10% 21% |
The SH-S223Q didn't slow down very much when reading single layer DVD videos. It started out at about 6.66x and reached a maximum read speed of 16.05x. Samsung's new drive was also fairly quick when reading dual layer discs. By looking at the screenshot below, you can see that the drive's transfer speeds peaked at about 12x.
To see how well the SH-S223Q worked as a DVD player, I watched a few scenes from Transformers: The Movie and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith using Nero Showtime. The drive had no problems playing back these movies with either program and was fairly quiet.
