Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 30pk spindle vs Optical Quantum 8X 8.5GB DVD+R DL 50-disc spindle
Overall winner: Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 30pk spindle
Key Differences
Verbatim (A) offers widely noted AZO recording dye and broader drive compatibility with a higher average rating (4.60 from 5,354 reviews), while Optical Quantum (B) provides a larger spindle count (50) and printable white surface but has a lower average rating (4.40 from 949 reviews) and more reports of mixed burn reliability
Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 30pk spindle
DVD+R DL discs with AZO dye for archival-like storage and compatibility with most drives. One customer note mentions mixed reliability and disc quality in reviews
Pros
- high-capacity 8.5GB discs
- AZO recording dye for read/write performance
- broad drive compatibility
- large 30-disc spindle
Cons
- mixed reliability reported by customers
- some discs may have quality issues
Optical Quantum 8X 8.5GB DVD+R DL 50-disc spindle
Optical Quantum double-layer DVD+R media with up to 8.5 GB capacity and 8x speed. Includes printable white surface and archival-grade data storage. customers cite good value and storage capacity, with mixed burn results
Pros
- large 8.5 GB capacity
- 8x burn speed with DL writers
- printable white surface for labeling
- archival-grade data backing
Cons
- mixed burn quality reported
- some discs reportedly not working
- small hub area noted by some customers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Tie |
| Durability | Verbatim |
| Versatility | Verbatim |
| User Reviews | Verbatim |