1. Material: Transparent vinyl records are made of a plastic material called PC (polycarbonate). Vinyl records, on the other hand, are made of compressed vinyl, which is also used to make plastic records.

2. Music storage mode: transparent vinyl records save music by engraving grooves on plastic discs, and these grooves will produce sound with the movement of the stylus. Vinyl records, on the other hand, are covered with a metal layer on the vinyl surface, and the information in the metal layer can be read by a stylus.

3. Capacity: The capacity of transparent vinyl records is usually larger than that of vinyl records. Transparent vinyl records are generally 12 inches, while vinyl records are 1 inches or 7 inches.

4. Sound quality: The sound quality of transparent vinyl records is generally considered to be clearer and brighter than vinyl records. However, vinyl records have a unique warm and deep tone to many people, which makes them particularly popular in some music types (such as jazz and classical music).

5. Appearance: The color of transparent vinyl records is usually transparent, while vinyl records are black. Transparent vinyl records usually only have labels on the edges, while vinyl records usually have patterns or designs on the disk surface.

Generally speaking, transparent vinyl records and vinyl records have their own unique characteristics and advantages, and the choice of which record depends on personal preferences and the needs of music playing occasions.