8X-Compatible DVD+R Media

To record at 8X, you must obviously have an 8X-compatible DVD+R media. But for the time being no blank DVD manufacturer does DVD+Rs of this type. Verbatim has recently announced them but none are on the shelves yet. Fortunately, there are some 4X compatible DVD media that can be recorded at 8X.

We tested seven different DVD+Rs. Some will take 8X, others start at 6X and then change to 4X or else only take 4X. There is a wide range of possibilities. Here are the results.

Hi-Space DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed : 4x Average : 4,30x Theoretical recording time: 14:14
Imation DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed: 4x Average: 5.53x Theoretical recording time: 11:56
MAM DVD+R 4x
Start speed : 4x End speed: 4x Average: 4x Theoretical recording time: 14:53
Maxell DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed: 8x Average: 7.62x Theoretical recording time: 8:20
TDK DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed: 4x Average: 5.39x Theoretical recording time: 12:01
Traxdata DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed: 8x Average: 7.69x Theoretical recording time: 7:59
Verbatim DVD+R 4x
Start speed: 6x End speed: 4x Average: 6.61x Theoretical recording time: 9:54

• 8 – 8X-Compatible DVD+R Media
  

  1. 1 – A Recorder With Appeal
  2. 2 – A Recorder With Appeal, Continued
  3. 3 – 8X: A Bit Over The Top?
  4. 4 – Test Configuration And Methods
  5. 5 – CD Play Tests
  6. 6 – DVD Play Tests
  7. 7 – CD Writing Tests
  8. 8 – 8X-Compatible DVD+R Media
  9. 9 – Conclusion
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