Review on 📀 100 Pack DVD-R 4.7gb 16x Silver Printable Inkjet Blank Record Disc, Smart Buy -100 Disc 100pk by Mike Flyers

I burn thousands of DVDs at home every year. I use a regular 7 to 1 DVD copier and a Primera Bravo II printer. I've been using Philips for about three years now. It's a solid product, but at nearly $35 for $100, the current $20 for the Smartbuy brand represents a significant saving. Downside for such a significant price difference. I rated them on three different parameters; Writability, inkjet results and readability.WritabilityPerfect. 100 out of 100. No noticeable difference between the two brands. I usually get 3-5 rejections from Philips, but I've also had a lot of stacks that have turned out to be perfect. Again, I use a generic 7-to-1 DVD copier. Inkjet Results There was a slight difference here. The surface is a bit shinier than Philips. I print Philips with 40% ink saturation, but for Smartbuys I had to increase it to 50%. For me, this means a 25% increase in ink usage. This wasn't a problem for me as the lower price of the discs more than makes up for the amount of extra ink that is required. Readability I try 15 discs out of 100 with no noticeable difference between the two brands. The reading times were comparable. Overall I prefer the matte finish from Philips and the Smartbuys have a tiny, almost invisible factory 'BI' mark on the front, but it's barely noticeable. None of these factors reduced Smartbuys enough to allow me to continue using Philips. I cross. If I come across anything out of the ordinary later, I'll share it here as well.