DVD-R or DVD+R: Which is better?

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  • trubeliever
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2005
    • 29

    DVD-R or DVD+R: Which is better?

    I was curious and searched for info on the difference b/w DVD-R and DVD+R. Other than the fact that they were originally created by different brands; what is the true difference between the two?

    So far I’ve only been using DVD+Rs because I read from a couple websites that there are more layers on it, thus holding more info than DVD-Rs. But it also said that this was the reason why DVD+Rs were more expensive than DVD-Rs. Now I’m not sure how accurate or recent this info was, considering that the websites I visited just copied and pasted the same info from each other, and that DVD-Rs and DVD+R are priced exactly the same everywhere I shop. In terms of quality, I truly think there is no difference between the two, so is this layer stuff true? A friend of mine told me that DVD-Rs were better simply based on the fact that everywhere he goes all the DVD-Rs are sold out. Anybody with the truth out there? I’m sure my DVD burner can handle both media types, so which is better?
  • ormonde
    Digital Video Explorer
    • Dec 2003
    • 3735

    #2
    "what is the true difference between the two?"

    In terms of quality - nothing. DVD-R can hold slightly more "Data" (NOT more as far as DVD-related files go) than DVD+R.

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    • LT. Columbo
      Demigod of Digital Video
      • Nov 2004
      • 10671

      #3
      to truebeliever

      it's best to see what your player(s)/burner(s) are suited for.
      look here for media compatibility

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