- CD-R Format

The drive supports 4x, 8x, 16x (CLV), 24x, 32x, 40x, 48x (ZCLV). Below is a screenshot from Nero Burning Rom, depicting the available writing speeds.

Below is a screenshot of the writing simulation test with CDR media. Clicking on the image will take you to a full view of the CD-Speed scan.

According to Nero CD-DVD Speed, the test started at 16X and using the Z-CLV writing strategy, finished at 48.04X speed, confirming the manufacturers specifications, reporting an average speed of 33.74X.

- CD-R Recording Times

We created an 80min data compilation with Nero Burning Rom and recorded it on a 700MB disc. The writing performance varies according to the inserted media. Below is a chart demonstrating all recording times with various media.

Fastest burn came with TY media, completing the writing procedure in 3:06mins.

- Other features

The LG GSA-4167B supports CD overburning up to 91 minutes.

- CD-RW Format

The drive supports both the HS-RW and US-RW formats. With US-RW media, 4x, 10x ,16x (CLV), 24x, 32x (ZCLV) writing speeds are available.

Below you can see the Nero CD-DVD Speed writing simulation test with blank 32X US-RW media from Mitsubishi Chemicals.

According to Nero CDSpeed, the drive reached a maximum of 32.02X writing speed. The test started at 16.00X, having an average speed of 29.05X. The task was completed in 3:05mins.

- CD-RW Mount Rainier

The drive doesn't support the Mount Rainier feature.