Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver

18specifications compared
12differ
6identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 24 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (33.6 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 267 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (272 locations vs 5 locations). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 84 copies more maximum copies than the Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (99 copies vs 15 copies). Print technology: Laser on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Thermal on the Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver. Fax resolution modes: Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Fine, Photo on the Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:9.6 Kbit/s
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:5 locations
Product colour
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:Black, Silver
Maximum number of copies
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:99 copies
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:16
Standard input capacity
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:250 sheets
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:20 sheets
- PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:10 sheets

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Comparison of FAX-2840, PPF650E/ROB
87 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Philips PPF650E/ROB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver Model PPF650E/ROB View product
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 Kbit/s	9.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine	Fine, Photo
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	2.5 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	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers	272 locations	5 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one	30 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black, Silver
GAP compatibleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Answering machineidentical
Answering machine	No	No
Copying2 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	300 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	20 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
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	16
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4, A5, A6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported media weight(s)Known for one	60 - 105 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD TFT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one	2 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for one	ARM9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	400 pages	15 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	368 x 360 x 311 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	8.85 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	365 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	55 W	2.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	476 x 458 x 436 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	11 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	16 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	18.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	196.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	16 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one	1200 x 1000 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chain diallingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Group broadcastingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HIFI tonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
SMS forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SMS notificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
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
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)

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