Cheap AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle)

Firstoff, I have burned about 600 of these with no coasters. I am using the default HP BD/DVD drive that came in my laptop, so no fancy burner is being used either.

The ID of my DVD+R's was AML-003-00 (the AML's are rated as very terrible on some websites, but my results show the complete opposite). I tested these against the extremely highly rated Verbatim DVD+R single layers, and they actually outperformed them in terms of errors per sector.

Here are the results from the tests:

AmazonBasics DVD+R (AML-003-00)
PI Errors (Should not exceed 280 maximum): Average 16.04, Maximum 160.6 (the relatively high maximum was a single spike, so I ignored it as a test error)
PI Failures (Should not exceed 32 maximum): Average 0.01, Maximum 12.2

These results surprised me greatly, as they are VERY GOOD for most discs, much less a BUDGET DVD+R.

Now for the Verbatim DVD+R (MCC003)
PI Errors (Should not exceed 280 maximum): Average 29.04, Maximum 360.1 (There were 2 single high spikes, the rest of the test was very good, and since there were only 2 spikes, I didnt pay it much heed, but I would like to test another Verbatim DVD again).
PI Failures (Should not exceed 32 maximum): Average 0.04, Maximum 14.4 (There was only 1 single high spike, so I ignored it. The rest of the data was fine).

Also tested the 'terrible' Memorex DVD+R's that everyone complains about (they got 3/5 stars on amazon):
Memorex DVD+R (CMC MAG M01)
PI Errors (Should not exceed 280 maximum): Average 21.02, Maximum 140.1
PI Failures (Should not exceed 32 maximum): Average 0.02, Maximum 12.1


So all 3 DVD's performed extremely well, especially considering they are 'low-cost alternative' brands, not top-of-the-line DVD's. If you want more info on ECC PI/PO checking/errors, check out MYCE. great info there. All testing was done with Nero CD/DVD speed.

I will buy more of these when I get the chance.Get more detail about AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle).