Data can be recorded and played back at double speed (maximum 72 Mbps). High-speed data processing that is approximately 6 times faster than DVDs allows large quantities of data to be handled without difficulty during operations such as recording images and backing up hard disks. Maximum transfer speed for DVDs (normal speed) is 11.08Mbps.

Advanced spin coating process technology forms the cover layer with extremely uniform thickness to ensure stable data recording.

Panasonic's unique hard coating technology has been utilized to create an extremely hard protective layer. The discs can be handled safely even without cartridges.