Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

26specifications compared
16differ
10identical
87known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 19.2 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 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 Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (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 Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (99 copies vs 15 copies). Only the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has answering machine. Print technology: Laser on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Thermal on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:5 locations
Product colour
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
Answering machine
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Yes
Maximum number of copies
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:99 copies
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:64
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:A4, A5, A6
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:A4

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Comparison of FAX-2840, PPF685E/CZB
113 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine	Fine, Photo
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual access	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	272 locations	5 locations
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
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 speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	200	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
GAP compatibleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Grey
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
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
On-hook diallingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffers	No	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 number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Greyscale levelsDiffers	256	64
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
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
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 x 210 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5, A6	A4
Supported media weight(s)Known for one	60 - 105 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one	250 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD TFT	LCD
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
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	400 pages	50 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired & 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	368 x 360 x 311 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
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 data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 458 x 436 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package weightKnown for one	11 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Standard package includesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PFA 351, PFA 352
Technical detailsidentical
Chain diallingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Corded handsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cordless phone managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DECT handsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Direct message accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	first 9
Draft printing of SMSKnown 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
Message forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Monthly fax volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 15
Outgoing call log printKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Page headerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	automatic redial
Pre-recorded OGMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Predefined fax formsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print and save SMSKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30
SMS forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SMS notificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Send and receive SMS over the landlineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sending reportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	with reduced copy first page
Short dial keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Sudoku printing with solutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	easy - medium - tough - devil
VIP codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7
Vertical resolution standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.85
Pallet typeKnown for one	1200 x 1000 mm	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
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

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