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Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16X UltraLife Gold Archival Grade - Branded Surface and Hard Coat - 5pk Jewel Case

Name: Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16X UltraLife Gold Archival Grade - Branded Surface and Hard Coat - 5pk Jewel Case
Brand: Verbatim
SKU: B000WTO352
Price: 20.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-22

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Bottom line: The Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16X UltraLife Gold Archival Grade - Branded Surface and Hard Coat - 5pk Jewel Case is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $20.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 4.7GB/120 minute storage capacity - up to 16X write speed
✓ Backed by Verbatim's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Look to Verbatim UltraLife Gold Archival Grade DVD-R media to preserve your family photos and home movies as well as critical corporate data. Each disc is manufactured using proprietary unique dual reflective layers to maximize both compatibility and longevity. To further extend media lifetime, Verbatim UltraLife DVDs contain a hard coating on the recording side to protect the discs from scratches. The combination of MKM’s patented Metal AZO DVD recording dye, revolutionary Dual Reflective Layer technology and proprietary hard coating enables Verbatim UltraLife archival-grade DVD-R discs to…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16X UltraLife Gold Archival Grade - Branded… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Verbatim's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

5 UltraLife Gold Archival discs featuring proprietary dual reflective layers; these discs are designed to last up to 100 years when properly stored
Gold layer maximizes disc lifetime, protecting data from corrosion while silver layer provides high reflectivity and broad read/write compatibility
4.7GB/120 minute storage capacity - up to 16X write speed
Advanced AZO recording dye optimizes read/write performance and Hard Coat protects discs from scratches extending media lifetime
Verbatim has been a leader in data storage technology since 1969, and guarantees this product with a limited lifetime warranty and technical support

Full Specifications

Brand	Verbatim
Color	gold
Format	DVD-ROM
Unit Count	5 Count
Media Speed	8x
Write Speed	8x
Model Number	96320
Built-In Media	Verbatim DVD-R optical disc(5)
Mfr Part Number	96320
Recording Capacity	120 minutes
Warranty Description	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Memory Storage Capacity	4.7 GB
Global Trade Identification Number	00023942963202

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Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16X UltraLife Gold Archival Grade - Branded Surface and Hard Coat - 5pk Jewel Case is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-28. Price and availability subject to change.