Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB

29specifications compared
14differ
15identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Fax broadcasting
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:112 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:5 locations
Product colour
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:White
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:Black, Silver
Phonebook capacity
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:112 entries
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:200 entries
Answering machine
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:No
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:Yes
Maximum number of copies
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:99 copies
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:15 copies
Standard input capacity
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:200 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:20 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:10 sheets
Fax memory
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:0.5 MB
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB:50 pages

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Comparison of IntelliFax-1270e, PPF685E/ESB
84 specifications	A Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s Model IntelliFax-1270e View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/ESB Model PPF685E/ESB 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 compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	112 locations	5 locations
Auto-redialing	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 pollingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	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
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	Black, Silver
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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 capacityDiffers	112 entries	200 entries
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 handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one	215.9 x 355.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Plain paper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	200 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one	50 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	0.5 MB	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wired handset	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
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	377 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
WeightDiffers	5.99 kg	3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	375.8 x 386.1 x 215.9 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%
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 data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	454.7 x 475 x 284.5 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	7.3 kg	2.7 kg
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

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