Best DVD Duplicator Reviews 2018

DVD duplicators can be quite expensive, especially if you are looking for one with multiple drives. You can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $1,300 for a good model. Generally, a player with around 11 drives will cost more than one that comes with just two or three drives. Apart from this factor, the price ranges are greatly dependent on the type of the duplicator (manual or automatic). A manual one is obviously less expensive than its automatic counterpart.

You will also find that DVD duplicators that support blu ray discs will cost more compared to those that can only burn standard discs. And yes, you might miss the extra feature of an added hard disc if you are looking to go with a cheap DVD duplicator. As a general rule of thumb, do not go for the really cheap models as they might not incorporate essential features, not to mention burn at annoyingly slow speeds.

If you’re looking to take on duplication matters, there are a couple of features to look out for when shopping for a good DVD duplicator. Start by knowing whether you need a stand-alone model that allows you to fill in the discs and push a button, or a computer operated one that is operated from your PC, and then proceed to the number of discs you intend to duplicate per task. You can find models that can copy from one disc to around 11 of them.

Apart from these crucial features, here are a few more you may want to look for to help keep you on the right track:

• Drive Speed - How fast can the duplicator burn DVDs? A drive that’s able to burn discs at 8x speed is obviously slower than its 20x speed counterpart.
• DVD and CD Formats - There are various disc formats, but the most common are CD/DVD+R and CD/DVD-R. Some drives will support these two formats, while others might support just one.
• Manual or Automatic - With manual models, you have to physically remove discs after copying and insert new blanks, which might seem a bit of work. Automatic duplicators, on the other hand, come with a disc hopper that allows the machine to insert a new disc ever time copying is completed

When it comes to the design, it’s really about the size of the machine. You will find that duplicators with more drives tend to be taller than those with fewer drives. If you need a bigger duplicator, ensure that you have ample space for it. The stand-alone models will come with a power port, while its computer-operated cousins will feature a USB cable to connect to the PC.

Most models also come with an LCD screen that displays information about the burning speed, time expected, as well as other controls. They also have buttons on the front side that allow you to pause and play to continue with duplication.

Just as mentioned above, you can either get a stand-alone DVD duplicator or a computer-operated one for that matter. The stand-alone model is easier to use as it doesn’t require any software. The computer operated one is dependent on a PC and can only work when operated via the computer. There are also automatic models that just require you to add your discs, configure the settings, push a button and voila! The entire job is done without your supervision.

When looking at different models, there are some questions you will want to ask. How flexible is the DVD duplicator? Does it allow you to make changes such as tweaking edits or adjusting the burning speed or the disc menu at the last minute? Can you pause the duplication and continue later? Some models will allow you to make quick simple changes, either through the computer or the control system on the machine. Better yet, there are some models that come with a password protection feature, helping you protect the machine from unauthorized usage.

Yes, it’s true that DVD duplicators can cut the duplication time significantly, allowing you to finish the job within an hour or less. But you will find that some models are faster than others. This is mainly determined by the drives and their burning speed. CDs will burn faster than DVDs and blu ray discs slower.