Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:Laser
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:Thermal
  • Modem speed
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:33.6 Kbit/s
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Fax resolution modes
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:Photo, Standard
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:Fine, Photo
  • Fax broadcasting
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:140 locations
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:5 locations
  • Product colour
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:White
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:Black, Silver
  • Maximum number of copies
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:99 copies
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:15 copies
  • Greyscale levels
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:256
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:64
  • Standard input capacity
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:150 sheets
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/FRB:50 sheets

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Comparison of FAX-L170, PPF685E/FRB
92 specifications
Fax4 differ
Print technologyDiffersLaserThermal
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers33.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolutionKnown for one200 x 400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution modesDiffersPhoto, StandardFine, Photo
Fax transmission speedKnown for one3.4 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneMH, MMR, MRUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Fax dual accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers140 locations5 locations
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingYesYes
Group dialKnown for one129Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one30Unknown — not stated by the source
Tel/Fax switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one8000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Silver
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
ResizingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineYesYes
Recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying2 differ
Copy functionYesYes
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one11.8 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one22.3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies15 copies
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Copier resizeKnown for one50 - 200%Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers25664
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeA4A4
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers150 sheets50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers30 sheets10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDLCD TFT
Display number of linesDiffers5 lines1 lines
Display number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers512 pages50 pages
Handset1 differ
HandsetYesYes
Handset typeDiffersWired handsetWireless 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
Printingidentical
Print resolutionKnown for one600 x 400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard printer languagesKnown for oneUFRII-LTUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one7.8 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Scanner typeKnown for oneADF scannerUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one372 x 303 x 303 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers8.8 kg3.4 kg
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
Weight (without accessories)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 LionUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs400 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W2.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one200-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ITU-supported standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT.30 standard / T.30 new
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
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)

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