| Disc type | Reading speed | Writing speed (*) |
|---|---|---|
| CD-ROM | 48x | - |
| CD-R | 48x | 48x |
| CD-RW | 40x | 32x |
| DVD-ROM SL | 16x | - |
| DVD-ROM DL | 13x | - |
| DVD-R | 16x | 24x |
| DVD-RW | 13x | 6x |
| DVD+R | 16x | 24x |
| DVD+RW | 13x | 8x |
| DVD-R DL | 13x | 12x |
| DVD+R DL | 13x | 12x |
(*) max. speed can only be achieved on certain discs
In addition to the NEC AD5240S, the AD5241S also features Lightscribe technology.
In addition to the NEC AD5240S, the AD5243S also features Labelflash technology.