The 22 best rewritable cd brands
Memorex, Sony and Verbatim lead our ranking of 22 rewritable cd brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Rewritable Cd brands, ranked
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Memorex
Budget-friendly spindles and slim cases make Memorex a common pick for simple CD-RW backups.
Top products: High Speed CD-RW· Pocket CD-RW
Website: memorex.com |Brands like Memorex
Popularity 10.0/10
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Sony
Five-disc packs at 4x speed keep Sony CD-RW discs simple for everyday data and music.
Top products: 5CDRW700L
Website: sony.com |Brands like Sony
Popularity 6.0/10
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Verbatim
Branded-surface discs from Verbatim cover 4X-12X rewritable grades plus 40X audio media.
Top products: Music CD-R
Website: verbatim.com |Brands like Verbatim
Popularity 4.4/10
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Imation
Imation CD-RW discs span 1x-10x speeds, sold in 10 and 20 pack spindles.
Top products: CD-RW 10X High Speed
Website: imation.com |Brands like Imation
Popularity 3.4/10
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Maxell
Maxell's XL-II music discs target audio recording, alongside 5-pack data rewritables.
Top products: CD-RW XL-II
Website: maxell.eu |Brands like Maxell
Popularity 3.1/10
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Fujifilm
Fujifilm rewritable discs come in 80-minute, 700MB sealed packs for everyday burning.
Website: fujifilm.com |Brands like Fujifilm
Popularity 2.3/10
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HP
Mostly drives rather than discs, HP's rewriters fit desktops and laptops, often with LightScribe labelling.
Website: 192.168.0.1. |Brands like HP
Popularity 1.7/10
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Philips
Philips discs include a branded 12X CD-RW spindle, while its drives come from Lite-On.
Top products: DH-16AES
Website: usa.philips.com |Brands like Philips
Popularity 1.2/10
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Samsung
Premium CD-RW discs from Samsung sit alongside TS-H653 drives sold for desktops.
Top products: TS-H653
Website: samsung.com |Brands like Samsung
Popularity 1.2/10
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10
Smart Buy
When you think compact discs, you think of Smart Buy. Smart Buy sells reliable and affordable quality recordable media. With Smart Buy can be sure to find quality, high writing speeds, and great recording performance. The company's wide range of...
Website: smartbuy-depot.com |Brands like Smart Buy
Popularity 1.0/10
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Yamaha
Yamaha rewritable CD-R sets of five carry a 650MB, 74-minute audio-friendly spec.
Top products: Rewritable CD-R
Website: usa.yamaha.com |Brands like Yamaha
Popularity 0.9/10
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12
Ricoh
Ricoh originated in office equipment and imaging, and now produces printers, copiers and ink cartridges for businesses. Digital cameras, including the GR compact models, and camera lenses are also made by Ricoh. Its printing solutions cover office scanning and document...
Website: ricoh-usa.com |Brands like Ricoh
Popularity 0.7/10
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LG
LG's optical drives include M-Disc support and Blu-ray burners, usually sold as bare OEM units.
Website: lg.com |Brands like LG
Popularity 0.7/10
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Acer
Acer started in 1976 in Taiwan and now sells computers, monitors and storage products in more than 160 countries. The company's range includes 8GB memory modules, SATA hard disks and hard drives, and general computer parts for upgrades and repairs.
Popularity 0.7/10
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3M
The five founders of 3M had a straightforward goal: mining corundum, a mineral used for making sandpapers and grinding wheels of premium quality. However, they assumed corundum was anorthosite, a common low-grade mineral. However, this did not deter the founders....
Website: 3m.com |Brands like 3M
Popularity 0.6/10
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Panasonic
Matsushita Konosuke founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company to produce electric plugs and lamp sockets that he had designed. The 30s incorporated these products and experienced a rapid expansion of business. Over the years, various products such as irons, radios,...
Top products: SW830
Popularity 0.6/10
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TEAC
TEAC was born from a simple idea, and the goal was to combine the famous TEAC sound quality with all the features of a modern recording machine - in one device that produces the most delicate audio. And helping listeners...
Popularity 0.6/10
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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi has an industrial arm that builds servo motors and shafts for machinery. Its products span servo motors, shafts, car parts and diesel fuel system components.
Website: mitsubishielectric.com |Brands like Mitsubishi
Popularity 0.5/10
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Prism
Prism builds luxury swimwear and resortwear in London, with pieces that can be worn as swimwear, sportswear and underwear. Its quick-dry, sweat-wicking and chlorine-resistant fabrics fit swimmers who also train in the same outfit. The Prism Squared line offers 3-in-1...
Popularity 0.4/10
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ASUS
ASUS makes gaming-focused motherboards, RAM modules and USB components, along with AC adapters for laptops. The Taiwanese electronics company, founded in 1989, is recognized for its Republic of Gamers line. Its products cover PCs, peripherals and smart home devices.
Top products: DRW-22B2S· BW-16D1HT
Website: asus.com |Brands like ASUS
Popularity 0.4/10
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Ativa
The Ativa Mini 8-Digit Calculator is a small, solar-capable desk and pocket calculator with a three-key memory for recalling earlier answers. Ativa also makes paper shredders, phone cases and USB hubs, and its website offers retirement and estate planning calculators.
Website: ativa.com |Brands like Ativa
Popularity 0.4/10
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Ritek
A Taiwan-originated company, Ritek has earned global recognition for being one of the faces of data storage solutions, focusing on developing sustainable green energy. Its headlining products are Storage Media, Solar Modules and Systems, and Metal Mask. They are known...
Website: ritek.com |Brands like Ritek
Popularity 0.4/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Memorex | memorex.com | – | – | – | – |
| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Verbatim | verbatim.com | – | – | – | – |
| Imation | imation.com | – | – | – | – |
| Maxell | maxell.eu | /maxelleurope | maxell_europe | @maxelleu | MaxellEurope |
| Fujifilm | fujifilm.com | – | – | – | – |
| HP | 192.168.0.1. | – | – | – | – |
| Philips | usa.philips.com | /Philips | – | @philips | – |
| Samsung | samsung.com | /SamsungUS | samsungmobileusa | @SamsungUS | – |
| Smart Buy | smartbuy-depot.com | – | – | – | – |
