Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB

20specifications compared
8differ
12identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey has 99 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB (104 locations vs 5 locations). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has 15 min more recording time than the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey (30 min vs 15 min). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has 25 pages more fax memory than the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey (50 pages vs 25 pages). Only the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has copy function. Product colour: Black, Blue, Grey on the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey, Black, Silver on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB.

Fax broadcasting
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:104 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:5 locations
Product colour
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:Black, Blue, Grey
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Black, Silver
Recording time
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:15 min
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:30 min
Copy function
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:No
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Yes
Fax memory
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:25 pages
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:50 pages
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:302 x 267 x 340 mm
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:380 x 271 x 191 mm
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:377 x 247 x 200 mm
Package weight
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:3.23 kg
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:3.4 kg

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Comparison of FAX-T106, PPF685E/DEB
65 specifications	A Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey Model FAX-T106 View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB Model PPF685E/DEB View product
Fax1 differ
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fine, Photo
Fax compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	104 locations	5 locations
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tel/Fax switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue, Grey	Black, Silver
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
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording timeDiffers	15 min	30 min
Copying1 differ
Copy functionDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
Input & output capacityidentical
Standard input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets	10 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	30 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display	LCD TFT	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of lines	1 lines	1 lines
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	25 pages	50 pages
Handsetidentical
Handset	Yes	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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	302 x 267 x 340 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
WidthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	190 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2.85 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47-63 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195-264 V
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	380 x 271 x 191 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.23 kg	3.4 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Other featuresidentical
Printing coloursKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for one	30	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Malaysia	Unknown — not stated by the source

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