In order to test the writing quality and readability of the burned media we used two readers equipped with two software applications:

- The LiteOn SOHD-167T with patched firmware being able to read DVD5 up to 16X CAV and DVD9 up to 10X CAV. For the transfer rate tests we used the latest Nero CDSpeed version.

- The Plextor PX-716A with the latest available firmware. For scanning the disc, we used the latest PlexTools version at 2X CLV reading speed, BURST mode, with middle accuracy.

In general, a "perfect" disc should have a smooth reading curve, very low PIE/POE and zero (0) POF error rates. Most times however, even though a disc has very low PIE/POE error rates, the reading curve may not be smooth containing sudden drop. Due to the fact that we oversped the reading capabilities of the LiteOn SOHD-167T, such drops are expected, especially near the outer area of the disc.

The measurements below should not be taken as the absolute criterion of the burning quality, but as an indication level.

8X DVD+R Writing Speed

- Datawrite Titanium 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Bulkpaq 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Maxell 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Taiyo Yuden 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Datasafe 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Opto 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- RiDisc 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Summary

With 8X +R media, the results were not all that different in comparison to 16X burnings. We also had Datasafe media, which couldn't be read by the Plextor drive, despite the fact that it was read by the LiteOn We attempted to read it with a second Plextor drive, but the results were the same. Nevertheless, good burning was reported with Taiyo Yuden, Bulkpaq, Datawrite Titanium and RiDisc media.