Old-School TDK DVD-RWs Reign Supreme in Brutal 6-Month Rewrite Marathon - But They're Gone Forever - tech
(hx) 11:25 PM CET - Mar,14 2026
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A six-month endurance test by tech enthusiast Dr. Gough Lui subjected rewritable DVDs to over 1,000 rewrite cycles using automated drives and rigorous error checking. TDK-branded DVD-RW discs emerged as the clear winner, with one model surviving beyond 1,000 cycles (potentially 2,000 counting writes and erases separately) while maintaining data integrity. In contrast, popular brands like Verbatim and Memorex performed poorly and failed much earlier. The results highlight that the highest-quality rewritable DVD media, led by TDK, are no longer manufactured, leaving only limited current options like Maxell, Ridata, and SmartBuy. This underscores the declining state of rewritable optical disc technology in an era dominated by faster storage alternatives.
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Updated:12:47 AM CEST Jun,04
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