Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
57known 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 Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB (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 Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB (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 Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB (99 copies vs 15 copies). Only the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB 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 Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:5 locations
Product colour
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Black, Silver
Answering machine
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Yes
Maximum number of copies
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:99 copies
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:64
Standard input capacity
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:250 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:50 sheets

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Comparison of FAX-2840, PPF685E/DEB
84 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB Model PPF685E/DEB 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 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 sending	Yes	Yes
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
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
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffers	No	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
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	64
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
Display1 differ
Display	LCD TFT	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of linesDiffers	2 lines	1 lines
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	50 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	368 x 360 x 311 mm	313 x 197 x 129 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
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Power4 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 frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	47-63 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	195-264 V
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 458 x 436 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
Package weightDiffers	11 kg	3.4 kg
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
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
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
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
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)

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