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Hitachi-LG GTC2N 6x DVD-RW Internal OEM Slimline Optical Drive (12.7mm)

Name: Hitachi-LG GTC2N 6x DVD-RW Internal OEM Slimline Optical Drive (12.7mm)
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B096T6RC5S
Price: 29.31 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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Bottom line: The Hitachi-LG GTC2N 6x DVD-RW Internal OEM Slimline Optical Drive (12.7mm) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the drives & media category, priced around $29.31. Compare close alternatives before committing.

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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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 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

Full Specifications

Brand	LG
Model Name	GTC2N
Read Speed	1200 kilobytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Slim
Media Speed	7.2 MB/s
Model Number	GTC2N
Built-In Media	Optical Drive Only
Mfr Part Number	GTC2N
Number of Packs	1
Special Feature	Leises Spielen, M-DISC-Unterstützung
Hardware Platform	PC
Compatible Devices	PC, Laptop
Enclosure Material	Kunststoff
Hardware Interface	CD-R, Compact Disc, DVD-R
Additional Features	Leises Spielen, M-DISC-Unterstützung
Customer Package Type	Box
Connectivity Technology	Serial ATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H	0.5"L x 0.5"W x 0.5"H
Specific Uses For Product	Computer data storage and playback

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-20. Price and availability subject to change.