Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

31specifications compared
15differ
16identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s has 107 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (112 locations vs 5 locations). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 88 entries more phonebook capacity than the Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s (200 entries vs 112 entries). The Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s 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 fax dual access. Only the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has answering machine.

Fax dual access
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:No
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Yes
Fax broadcasting
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:112 locations
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:5 locations
Product colour
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:White
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
Phonebook capacity
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:112 entries
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:200 entries
Answering machine
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:No
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Yes
Maximum number of copies
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:99 copies
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:15 copies
Maximum media size (WxH)
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:215.9 x 355.6 mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:297 x 210 mm
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:20 sheets
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:10 sheets

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Comparison of IntelliFax-1270e, PPF685E/CZB
101 specifications	A Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s Model IntelliFax-1270e View product	B Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product
Fax2 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 compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax polling	Yes	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual accessDiffers	No	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	112 locations	5 locations
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
Fax resolutionKnown for one	203 x 392 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	9 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	MH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	12	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 key	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
Phone features1 differ
Call recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller ID	Yes	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 capacityDiffers	112 entries	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
Copying1 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 levels	64	64
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	400 x 400 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one	50 - 150%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sorting functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
Maximum media size (WxH)Differs	215.9 x 355.6 mm	297 x 210 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Plain paper	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	200 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacityKnown for one	50 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	1 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	0.5 MB	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wired handset	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	375.8 x 386.1 x 215.9 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
WeightKnown for one	5.99 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	170 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	2.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	120 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	454.7 x 475 x 284.5 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package weightKnown for one	7.3 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
Colour copy capabilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour scanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for one	Black	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

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