Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 5identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:Thermal
  • Modem speed
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Fax broadcasting
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:5 locations
  • Product colour
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:Black, Silver
  • Answering machine
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:Yes
  • Copy function
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:Yes
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:99 copies
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:15 copies
  • Greyscale levels
    • FAX-2950 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:64

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Comparison of FAX-2950, PPF685E/TRB
100 specifications
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffersLaserThermal
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers33.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffersFine, Photo, Standard, Super fineFine, Photo
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3ITU-T G3
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers272 locations5 locations
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingYesYes
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Out-of-paper receptionKnown for one400 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Silver
GAP compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IntercomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigation keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ResizingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffersNoYes
Recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying3 differ
Copy functionDiffersNoYes
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one1200 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one24 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one8.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies15 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers25664
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeA4A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for onePlain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported media weight(s)Known for one60 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers250 sheets50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers20 sheets10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDLCD TFT
Display number of characters1616
Display number of linesDiffers2 lines1 lines
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneARM9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers400 pages50 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one24 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one600 x 2400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for oneADF scannerUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers368 mm377 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers311 mm200 mm
WeightDiffers7.9 kg3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 32.5 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs445 W15 W
Power consumption (copying)Known for one420 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers476 mm313 mm
Package depthDiffers458 mm197 mm
Package heightDiffers436 mm129 mm
Package weightDiffers12.3 kg2.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313 x 197 x 129 mm
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneHi-Speed USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one7 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ITU-supported standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT.30 standard / T.30 new
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
Call recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Caller IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of melodiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
On-hook diallingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Phonebook capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 entries
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Handset typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless handset
Backlight displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Standby timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 h
Talk timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.7 lines / mm
Vertical resolution standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 lines / mm

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