Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

18specifications compared
10differ
8identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s has 19.2 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s has 155 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (160 locations vs 5 locations). The Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 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 Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s has colour faxing. Print technology: Inkjet on the Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s, Thermal on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Print technology
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:Inkjet
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Thermal
Colour faxing
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:Yes
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:No
Modem speed
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:33.6 Kbit/s
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax broadcasting
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:160 locations
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:5 locations
Maximum number of copies
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:99 copies
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:15 copies
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:20 sheets
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:10 sheets
Fax memory
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:300 pages
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:50 pages
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s:422 x 483 x 325 mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:377 x 247 x 200 mm

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Comparison of IntelliFAX-1960C, PPF685E/CZB
100 specifications	A Brother IntelliFAX-1960C fax machine Inkjet 33.6 Kbit/s Model IntelliFAX-1960C View product	B Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Thermal
Colour faxingDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 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 pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual access	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	160 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	3 sec/page	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	110	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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 colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	2500 pages per month	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	50 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Copying1 differ
Copy functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Greyscale levels	64	64
Copier resizeKnown for one	25 - 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one	18 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one	16 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 x 210 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4
Input & output capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacityKnown for one	50 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	300 pages	50 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	422 x 483 x 325 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	30 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	2.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	313 x 197 x 129 mm
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
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC, 120 V, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	487.7 x 264.2 x 375.9 mm (19.2 x 10.4 x 14.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	7.71 kg (17 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	5.99 kg (13.2 lbs)	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
Printingidentical
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	25 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Scan speedKnown for one	3.7 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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