This mini review focuses on the "Kodak BD-R 25GB 50-Pack (Branded Surface not Inkjet)". My drive is rated at 12x write.
Edited 2-16-22: I have done a 2nd Dish Washer Test. If you would like to see this test go to post #7 or go to this link: https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...-verbatim-bd-r-mini-review.30976/post-1092066
I initially thought Kodak making BD-R was strange and also the fact there technically an entirely different company these days just like Atari. There were cheaper then the Verbatim (I do use too) BD-Rs and so I picked them up a year ago. First thing I noticed the speed difference, Verbatims are rated at 16x while the Kodak's are rated at 6x. Usually slower speeds on disc's means that the quality is less.
Specs of the Kodak BD-R:
Disc ID: UMEBDR-016-000
Disc Type: BD-R
Disc Size: 120 mm
Disc Class: 0
Disc Version: 1
Number of Layers: 1
Layer Type: Writable
DVD Layer Present: No
CD Layer Present: No
Channel Bit Length: 74.50 nm (25 GB Per Layer)
Push-Pull Polarity: Positive
Recorded Mark Polarity: HTL
BCA Present: Yes
Maximum Transfer Rate: Not Specified
First PAA of Data Zone: 131,072
Last PAA of Data Zone: 1,658,494
Status: Empty
State of Last Session: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 12,219,392
Free Space: 25,025,314,816 bytes
Free Time: 2715:27:17 (MM:SS:FF)
Next Writable Address: 0
MID: UMEBDR-016-000
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x
Specs of the Verbatim BD-R (Reference):
BD Disc Information:
Disc ID: VERBAT-IMe-000
Disc Type: BD-R
Disc Size: 120 mm
Disc Class: 0
Disc Version: 1
Disc Time Stamp: 03/2010
Number of Layers: 1
Layer Type: Writable
DVD Layer Present: No
CD Layer Present: No
Channel Bit Length: 74.50 nm (25 GB Per Layer)
Push-Pull Polarity: Positive
Recorded Mark Polarity: HTL
BCA Present: Yes
Maximum Transfer Rate: Not Specified
First PAA of Data Zone: 131,072
Last PAA of Data Zone: 1,658,494
Status: Empty
State of Last Session: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 12,219,392
Free Space: 25,025,314,816 bytes
Free Time: 2715:27:17 (MM:SS:FF)
Next Writable Address: 0
MID: VERBAT-IMe-000
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x
As you can see the Kodak BD-R is also HTL not LTH, which is very good thing. It can write at 8x but I only write at 4x for all my disc's. The Kodak (UMEBDR-016-000) is made by 'AVIC UMEDISC (HK) LIMITED' while Verbatim (VERBAT-IMe-000) is made by "CMC Magnetics Corporation". Kodak's BD-R manufacturer is used by other companies while Verbatim's BD-R manufacturer is (I think) solely for Verbatim because CMC owns Verbatim.
Coaster Experience:
In my personal experience, In terms of coasters, it's about the same amount as the Verbatim's (Which is 1-3 discs per 50 discs). I didn't notice any weird speed issue and write retries. acted like a verbatim. In term's of when they become coasters, you'll most likely experience a medium error before it writes whole, does a verification file compare and spits out an error.
Disc Washer Test:
I don't have pictures, so your going to have to take my word on this (This was many months ago). This test see's if the Kodak & verbatim disc's (1 each) can handle a dish washer heavy duty cycle. Both disc's were burnet full at 4x and had file verification done. After the dish washer was done, I pulled both 2 discs out, the Verbatim had surface moisture while the Kodak had the same thing + moisture had gotten under of the layers, which had big circles. I cleaned them down and let them cool. I put the Verbatim into my drive, showed up instantly and all files worked surprisingly and the kodak was 100% dead, drive tried hard but nothing.
Pricing:
Kodak BD-R 25GB 50-Pack: $27 to $34 USD
Verbatim BD-R 25GB 50-Pack $37 to $47 USD
Conclusion:
What do I think of this? I think the kodak held up pretty well for the money, very good at burning and very few coasters. Do I recommended them, it really depends on market value and what your needs are. Important data like family photos? No I wouldn't, regardless of price. Regular Data like Games?, I would.
Here is some Kodak BD-R (Same Disc ID) write tests done by "zenonz" on CDRInfo.
Here is also some Verbatim BD-R (Same Disc) write tests done by "sec" on CDRInfo.
Edited 2-16-22: I have done a 2nd Dish Washer Test. If you would like to see this test go to post #7 or go to this link: https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...-verbatim-bd-r-mini-review.30976/post-1092066
I initially thought Kodak making BD-R was strange and also the fact there technically an entirely different company these days just like Atari. There were cheaper then the Verbatim (I do use too) BD-Rs and so I picked them up a year ago. First thing I noticed the speed difference, Verbatims are rated at 16x while the Kodak's are rated at 6x. Usually slower speeds on disc's means that the quality is less.
Specs of the Kodak BD-R:
Disc ID: UMEBDR-016-000
Disc Type: BD-R
Disc Size: 120 mm
Disc Class: 0
Disc Version: 1
Number of Layers: 1
Layer Type: Writable
DVD Layer Present: No
CD Layer Present: No
Channel Bit Length: 74.50 nm (25 GB Per Layer)
Push-Pull Polarity: Positive
Recorded Mark Polarity: HTL
BCA Present: Yes
Maximum Transfer Rate: Not Specified
First PAA of Data Zone: 131,072
Last PAA of Data Zone: 1,658,494
Status: Empty
State of Last Session: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 12,219,392
Free Space: 25,025,314,816 bytes
Free Time: 2715:27:17 (MM:SS:FF)
Next Writable Address: 0
MID: UMEBDR-016-000
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x
Specs of the Verbatim BD-R (Reference):
BD Disc Information:
Disc ID: VERBAT-IMe-000
Disc Type: BD-R
Disc Size: 120 mm
Disc Class: 0
Disc Version: 1
Disc Time Stamp: 03/2010
Number of Layers: 1
Layer Type: Writable
DVD Layer Present: No
CD Layer Present: No
Channel Bit Length: 74.50 nm (25 GB Per Layer)
Push-Pull Polarity: Positive
Recorded Mark Polarity: HTL
BCA Present: Yes
Maximum Transfer Rate: Not Specified
First PAA of Data Zone: 131,072
Last PAA of Data Zone: 1,658,494
Status: Empty
State of Last Session: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 12,219,392
Free Space: 25,025,314,816 bytes
Free Time: 2715:27:17 (MM:SS:FF)
Next Writable Address: 0
MID: VERBAT-IMe-000
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x
As you can see the Kodak BD-R is also HTL not LTH, which is very good thing. It can write at 8x but I only write at 4x for all my disc's. The Kodak (UMEBDR-016-000) is made by 'AVIC UMEDISC (HK) LIMITED' while Verbatim (VERBAT-IMe-000) is made by "CMC Magnetics Corporation". Kodak's BD-R manufacturer is used by other companies while Verbatim's BD-R manufacturer is (I think) solely for Verbatim because CMC owns Verbatim.
Coaster Experience:
In my personal experience, In terms of coasters, it's about the same amount as the Verbatim's (Which is 1-3 discs per 50 discs). I didn't notice any weird speed issue and write retries. acted like a verbatim. In term's of when they become coasters, you'll most likely experience a medium error before it writes whole, does a verification file compare and spits out an error.
Disc Washer Test:
I don't have pictures, so your going to have to take my word on this (This was many months ago). This test see's if the Kodak & verbatim disc's (1 each) can handle a dish washer heavy duty cycle. Both disc's were burnet full at 4x and had file verification done. After the dish washer was done, I pulled both 2 discs out, the Verbatim had surface moisture while the Kodak had the same thing + moisture had gotten under of the layers, which had big circles. I cleaned them down and let them cool. I put the Verbatim into my drive, showed up instantly and all files worked surprisingly and the kodak was 100% dead, drive tried hard but nothing.
Pricing:
Kodak BD-R 25GB 50-Pack: $27 to $34 USD
Verbatim BD-R 25GB 50-Pack $37 to $47 USD
Conclusion:
What do I think of this? I think the kodak held up pretty well for the money, very good at burning and very few coasters. Do I recommended them, it really depends on market value and what your needs are. Important data like family photos? No I wouldn't, regardless of price. Regular Data like Games?, I would.
Here is some Kodak BD-R (Same Disc ID) write tests done by "zenonz" on CDRInfo.
Kodak BD-R 25GB 6x logo UMEBDR-016-000 - Forum CDRinfo.pl
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Here is also some Verbatim BD-R (Same Disc) write tests done by "sec" on CDRInfo.
Verbatim BD-R 25GB 6x VERBAT-IMe-000 - Forum CDRinfo.pl
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