DVD Re-Writable (DVD RW) discs are designed to store up to 4.7GB or 120 minutes of DVD-quality video. Unlike DVD-R’s, you can add to or write over content on a DVD RW disc, making DVD Re-Writable discs ideal for backing up video and home movie collections.

Can I record over video/audio stored on a DVD RW disc?

Yes. DVD RW discs are single layer DVD discs that allow you to add to and back-up your data, music or video up to 1,000 times.

Are DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs interchangeable?

Almost all current DVD burners support both DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs, however, the supported burn speed may be different. In addition, Verbatim DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs are compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and writers from Sony, Dell, HP and others. To be ensure that you don’t encounter compatibility issues, it is recommended that you purchase DVD RW media in the same format as your DVD-ROM drive. For example, if your drive is DVD+RW, then purchase media with the “plus” sign – DVD+RW.

Why choose Maxell DVD RW media?

DVD drive manufacturers prefer Maxell DVD RW media to the competition. All Maxell DVD RW media utilize a Super Eutectic Recording Layer (SERL). This minimizes noise during write/re-write cycles, reducing playback errors and prolonging archival life.

- 1X-4X recording speeds

- Ideal for recording up to 2 hours of DVD quality home movies and video clips

- Archive and back up, up to 4.7GB of important data

- Read compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players

- 4.7GB/120 minute storage capacity – Available up to 4X write speed

- Rewrite data, images or audio files up to 1,000 times

- Read compatible with most DVD-ROM drives

- Super Eutectic Recording Layer (SERL) optimizes read/write performance and durability