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Brother IntelliFax 2480C vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 4identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 135 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB (140 locations vs 5 locations). The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 84 copies more maximum copies than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB (99 copies vs 15 copies). The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 50 sheets more standard input capacity than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB (100 sheets vs 50 sheets). Only the Brother IntelliFax 2480C has colour faxing. Print technology: Inkjet on the Brother IntelliFax 2480C, Thermal on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB.

  • Print technology
    • IntelliFax 2480C:Inkjet
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:Thermal
  • Colour faxing
    • IntelliFax 2480C:Yes
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:No
  • Fax broadcasting
    • IntelliFax 2480C:140 locations
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:5 locations
  • Maximum number of copies
    • IntelliFax 2480C:99 copies
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:15 copies
  • Standard input capacity
    • IntelliFax 2480C:100 sheets
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:50 sheets
  • Fax memory
    • IntelliFax 2480C:300 pages
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:50 pages
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • IntelliFax 2480C:20 - 80%
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:15 - 85%
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • IntelliFax 2480C:29 W
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:15 W

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Comparison of IntelliFax 2480C, PPF685E/NLB
88 specifications
Fax3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal
Colour faxingDiffersYesNo
Modem speed14.4 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFine, Photo
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingDiffers140 locations5 locations
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax resolutionKnown for one203 x 392 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one6 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
GAP compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IntercomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigation keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
ResizingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one50 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
Call recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Caller IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of melodiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
On-hook diallingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Phonebook capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 entries
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying1 differ
Copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Greyscale levels6464
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one18 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one16 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers100 sheets50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity10 sheets10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD TFT
Display number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Display number of linesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lines
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers300 pages50 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Handset typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless handset
Backlight displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Standby timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 h
Talk timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source377 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one460 x 371 x 180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs29 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs6 W2.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source197 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source129 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ITU-supported standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT.30 standard / T.30 new
InterfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one1200 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC, 120 V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one556.3 x 254 x 452.1 mm (21.9 x 10 x 17.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one11 kg (24.2 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one8.21 kg (18.1 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Technical detailsidentical
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.7 lines / mm
Vertical resolution standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 lines / mm
Printingidentical
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one600 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Scan speedKnown for one4.7 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source

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