Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB

32specifications compared
20differ
12identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Inkjet
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:Thermal
Colour faxing
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Yes
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:No
Fax resolution modes
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Fine, Standard, Super fine
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:Fine, Photo
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:136 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:5 locations
Product colour
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Black, White
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:Black, Silver
Maximum number of copies
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:99 copies
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:256
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:64
Standard input capacity
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:100 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:50 sheets

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Comparison of FAX-2440C, PPF685E/ESB
84 specifications	A Brother FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s Model FAX-2440C View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB Model PPF685E/ESB View product
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Thermal
Colour faxingDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolutionKnown for one	600 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Standard, Super fine	Fine, Photo
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	6 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	JPEG, MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers	136 locations	5 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Group dialKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tel/Fax switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
Noise levelKnown for one	48 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Silver
GAP compatibleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Answering machineidentical
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copying2 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	600 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	17 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	11 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Copier resizeKnown for one	25 - 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one	2, 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers	256	64
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
Input & output capacity1 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets	10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one	25 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of lines	1 lines	1 lines
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wired handset	Wireless handset
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Standby timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 h
Talk timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 h
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 6000 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	20 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	600 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	ADF scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	438 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	347 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	166 mm	200 mm
WeightDiffers	6.1 kg	3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8.5 W	2.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	552 mm	313 mm
Package depthDiffers	225 mm	197 mm
Package heightDiffers	450 mm	129 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.2 kg	2.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Phone featuresidentical
Call recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of melodiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
On-hook diallingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 entries
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Other featuresidentical
ITU-supported standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T.30 standard / T.30 new

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