LG WH08LS20 8x Blu-ray Super-Multi Blue Drive

SKU WH08LS20

Brand LG

Desktop Blu-Ray ROM Serial ATA
Internal Front Mounting: Vertical/Horizontal
BD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
Black

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Key specifications

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Internal: Yes
Product colour: Black
Disc loading type: Front
Mounting: Vertical/Horizontal
Purpose: Desktop
Optical drive type: Blu-Ray ROM

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Product details

LG WH08LS20. Product colour: Black, Disc loading type: Front, Mounting: Vertical/Horizontal. Purpose: Desktop, Optical drive type: Blu-Ray ROM, Interface: Serial ATA. DVD+R write speed: 16x, CD-R write speed: 48x, CD-RW write speed: 24x. CD-R read speed: 48x, CD-RW read speed: 48x, CD-ROM read speed: 48x. CD-ROM drive average random access time: 150 ms, BD-ROM average random access time: 180 ms, DVD-RAM access time: 180 ms

Design

Internal	Yes
Product colour	Black
Disc loading type	Front
Mounting	Vertical/Horizontal

Performance

Purpose	Desktop
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray ROM
Interface	Serial ATA
Disc types supported	BD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
Drive device, buffer size	4 MB
Optical disc diameter	80,120 mm
DVD-ROM transfer rate (sustained mode)	22.16 MB/s
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	100000 h

Writing speed

CD-R write speed	48x
CD-RW write speed	24x
BD-R write speed	8x
BD-RE write speed	2x
BD-R Dual Layer write speed	8x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speed	2x
DVD+R write speed	16x
DVD-R write speed	16x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed	4x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed	4x
DVD+RW write speed	8x
DVD-RW write speed	6x

Reading speed

CD-R read speed	48x
CD-RW read speed	48x
CD-ROM read speed	48x
BD-ROM read speed	8x
BD-R Dual Layer read speed	8x
BD-R read speed	8x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speed	4.8x
BD-RE read speed	4.8x
DVD+R read speed	16x
DVD-R read speed	16x
DVD-RW read speed	10x
DVD-RAM read speed	5x
DVD-ROM read speed	16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed	8x
DVD-ROM Double Layer read speed	12x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed	8x
DVD+RW read speed	10x

Access time

CD-ROM drive average random access time	150 ms
BD-ROM average random access time	180 ms
DVD-RAM access time	180 ms

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported

Yes

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%

Weight & dimensions

Width	146 mm
Depth	185 mm
Height	41.3 mm
Weight	900 g

Technical details

Input voltage

5, 12 V

Description

The LG WH08LS20 is an internal optical drive designed to bring the capabilities of Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media to desktop computers and media centers. This drive functions as a 'Super Multi' drive, meaning it is compatible with a wide array of optical disc formats, including single and dual-layer Blu-ray Recordable (BD-R) and Rewritable (BD-RE) discs, as well as all major DVD formats (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM) and CD formats (CD-R, CD-RW). This broad compatibility ensures users can read and write to virtually any standard optical media available. With its 8x maximum write speed for Blu-ray discs, the WH08LS20 allows for the creation of high-capacity data archives or backups relatively quickly. A single-layer BD-R disc can hold up to 25GB of data, while dual-layer discs can store up to 50GB, making Blu-ray an excellent medium for large file backups, video projects, or software distribution. The drive also offers robust DVD and CD writing speeds, ensuring versatility for various optical media tasks. Beyond writing, it provides high-speed reading capabilities for all supported formats, enabling smooth playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies and access to data on any optical disc. Connecting via a standard SATA interface, the LG WH08LS20 is designed for internal installation within a desktop PC case. This internal design ensures a clean setup and reliable performance. It is an ideal component for users looking to build or upgrade a home theater PC (HTPC), a workstation for video editing, or simply a desktop computer that requires the ability to read and write high-definition Blu-ray discs and manage other optical media. The drive combines high capacity, broad format support, and reliable performance for both data storage and media consumption.

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