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/FRB

23specifications compared
11differ
12identical
49known 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/FRB (104 locations vs 5 locations). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB 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/FRB 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/FRB 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/FRB.

Fax broadcasting
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:104 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB: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/FRB: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/FRB: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/FRB: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/FRB:50 pages
Width
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:370 mm
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:377 mm
Depth
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:190 mm
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:247 mm
Height
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:270 mm
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:200 mm

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Comparison of FAX-T106, PPF685E/FRB
72 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/FRB Model PPF685E/FRB 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
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, Blue, Grey	Black, Silver
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording timeDiffers	15 min	30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	370 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	190 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	200 mm
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	302 x 267 x 340 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	380 x 271 x 191 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	313 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	197 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.23 kg	2.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Photo modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ITU-supported standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T.30 standard / T.30 new
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)

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