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HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray
Next Generation High Definition DVD

HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are two of the latest, most innovative media formats to be introduced to the HDTV market. While both offer high-density storage capacity and outstanding picture quality, there are some noteworthy differences between these two technologies. To help you decide which format is right for your application, please take a moment to review the convenient HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray comparison chart below.
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| Features |
HD-DVD |
Blu-Ray |
| Maximum Native Resolutions |
720p, 1080i |
720p, 1080i, 1080p |
| Maximum Image Constrained Resolutions |
960 x 540 |
960 x 540 |
| Disc Capacity |
15GB (single layer)
30GB (dual layer) |
25GB (single layer)
50GB (dual layer) |
| Compatible Video Game Consoles |
Xbox 360 |
PlayStation 3 |
| Film Studio Support |
Warner Bros. New Line Cinema, Paramount/Dreamworks, Canal, Universal, HBO, Warner Bros, the Weinstein Company |
Buena Vista, Fox, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal, Disney, WB |
| Laser Wavelength |
405nm |
405nm |
| Data Tranfer Rate |
36.5Mbps (1x) |
36Mbps (1x)
72Mbps (2x)
54Mbps (video BD-ROM) |
| Video Compression |
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
VC-1
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MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
VC-1
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For more information on the differences and similarities between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you in any way we can.
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