What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R ????

Question

I just bought a DVD burner and I was planning on using it for the first time, so I went to buy some DVDs but I didn't know the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R, so I didn't buy anything.
Maybe you can help by telling me the difference between the two.....Thanks.

Answer 1

They are competing formats of writable DVDs.

If you are looking for the correct type of disc to use with your DVD burner, look on the label and see whether or not it says DVD-R or DVD+R. That tells you what sort of disc to use (those with a + and - sign together are generally compatible with both).

If you are looking for the one most likely to be compatible with a DVD player, then you need a DVD-R. DVD+R is not recognized by the governing body of DVD technology (The DVD Forum) as being a valid format and is not licensed for use by them. Therefore any manufacturer which wishes to use the DVD logo or bill itself as a DVD player is not allowed to use the technology.

For more information on DVD technology, you may visit the DVD Forum's website:

http://www.dvdforum.com/forum.shtml

Answer 2

There are some technical differences between the two, there is also DVD-RAM and Blu-ray now as well. It's a different medium, just a different format of DVD. You should first figure out what your DVD burner supports (should be either on the packaging of the DVD burner or at least on the website of the manufacturer), then you need to figure out what your DVD player on your TV supports (same thing, either on the packaging or webiste), finally, if they both are supported by your recorder and player, get a small pack of both and burn the same movie and see which looks better on your TV. Good luck.

Answer 3

Just two different formats. Some dvd recorders/burners can handle both some can't. There's not much else to it except that they are different formats. But they are both one-time recordable. Check your manual, it will tell you which kind it can handle. There's no benefit to either format, except maybe that one will be more readily available in some areas.

Oh, and that's just not true about one being better than the other. I used to be privy to information like that because of my last job. In fact, there's really no difference between Data CD's and Music CD's either. It's a marketing scheme to make you buy twice as many Discs. Trust me, I tested the myth, and it's busted.

Answer 4

Commercial Answer

The truth is that the two competing technologies use different formats. No single company "owns" DVD and both technologies have their "champions".

DVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.

DVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.

Technical Answer

DVD+R is a dvd disc that allows multiple layers for one disc where as dvd-r only allows one layer. They will not compete to become the de Facto standard, because they are both here to stay. Multi layer DVD+R can allow extra capacity per disc than DVD-R hence its high cost!

Answer 5

What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R?

To answer this question in very simple terms: almost none.

There appears to be no physical, and little functional, difference between the DVD-R/-RW discs and the DVD+R/+RW discs. The DVD-R ("dash” R) and -RW media are officially approved by the group called DVD Forum, and the DVD+R ("plus” R) and +RW are not. The DVD+R/+RW media are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.

The main difference seems to lie in the DVDs' built-in defects management, the way they can be formatted and, of course, their price.

Answer 6

DVD-R and DVD+R..i really dont know whats the difference but you can buy any of which...read your dvd burner if it reads DVd+R or DVD-R..but moslty dvd burner read both og them..if you will play your dvd that your burn on ap layer try to see also if that player recognized those.

Answer 7

DVD+R is a dvd disc that allows multiple layers for one disc where as DVD-R only allows one layer.

DVD-R, I have found them to be the better choice and compatible with more products

Answer 8

its just a format there use.( to make more money) you have to check your dvd drive and see if its DVD+ or - RW. them only a+ black DVD disk will work with + DVD drive. and visaversa for -.

Answer 9

dvd-R has a higher compatibility rate (it is compatible with more US dvd players than +r

DVD-R is good for movies etc
DVD+R is better for data storage

Answer 10

It should tell you on the manuel for the cd burner you bought.