The product descriptions don't say, but according to a Samsung representative, the difference. The other new Samsung model on Amazon is the 218GN. Highly rated by customers for: Use with macs, Ease of use, For cds. User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 9339 reviews. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini with a single USB cable that's built into the SuperDrive. 2 GB RAM (1 GB for some uses) USB 2.0/3.0 Fuller version: This is one of the new Samsung slim DVD burners intended to replace the very popular Samsung models that have long been top sellers at Amazon. Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver. You'll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive.
Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road, and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you're working The front camera also supports stabilized 4K video recording up to 60fps. It's perfect when you want to watch a DVD, install software, create backup discs and more. Both models also have a 12 MP TrueDepth front camera with a /2.2 aperture. Whether you're at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive.