Is the SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige) worth buying?

SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige) averages, so buyer feedback is well-established. Read recent reviews on Amazon to see how it holds up for use cases similar to yours.

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Who makes the SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige)?

SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige) is manufactured by Lite-On. See all Lite-On products on SpecPicks via the brand page.

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SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige)

Name: SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige)
Brand: Lite-On
SKU: B0012Q7O9G
Price: 99.12 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

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Bottom line: The SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $99.12. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Write Speed: CD-R: 52x ReWrite: 32x Read Speed: CD: 52x DVD: 16x Supported CD Media:
✓ Backed by Lite-On'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

Make it a combo! This Lite-On SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD combo IDE drive can free up a drive bay! Key features include 52x CD-R write speed and 32x rewrite speed! Listen in private via its headphone in jack! Order today!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive (Beige) using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Lite-On'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

Lite-On SOHC-5232K 52x CDRW/16x DVD Combo IDE Drive General Features: Beige bezel IDE interface
Write Speed: CD-R: 52x ReWrite: 32x Read Speed: CD: 52x DVD: 16x Supported CD Media:
CD-R CD-RW discs/DVD single/dual layer DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW Recording Modes: Orange-Book part 2,3
Volume 2 : High Speed MMC2 commands Disk at once Track at once Multi Session
Support Fixed and Variable packet

Full Specifications

Brand	Lite-On
Color	Beige
Volume 2	High Speed MMC2 commands Disk at once Track at once Multi Session
Model Name	SOHC-5232K
Read Speed	52 x
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Internal 3.5" (Desktop)
Media Speed	CD-R: 7800 KB/s, DVD-R: 19200 KB/s
Write Speed	CD-R: 52x ReWrite: 32x Read Speed: CD: 52x DVD: 16x Supported CD Media:
Model Number	SOHC-5232K
Mfr Part Number	SOHC-5232K
Special Feature	Headphone Jack for Private Listening
Hardware Platform	Headphone
Compatible Devices	Computers with IDE interface and Windows operating system
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Hardware Interface	IDE
Additional Features	Headphone Jack for Private Listening
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Customer Package Type	Box
Connectivity Technology	IDE

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