Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

28specifications compared
10differ
18identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 150 entries more phonebook capacity than the Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black (200 entries vs 50 entries). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 48 more greyscale levels than the Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black (64 vs 16). Product colour: Black on the Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey. Handset type: Wired handset on the Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Wired & Wireless handset on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Modem speed
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:9.6 Kbit/s
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:14.4 Kbit/s
Product colour
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:Black
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
Phonebook capacity
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:50 entries
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:200 entries
Greyscale levels
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:16
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:64
Fax memory
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:15 pages
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:50 pages
Handset type
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:Wired handset
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Wired & Wireless handset
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:313 x 129 x 197 mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:377 x 247 x 200 mm
Power consumption (standby)
- PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black:1.4 W
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:2.5 W

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Comparison of PPF631E/CZB, PPF685E/CZB
82 specifications	A Philips PPF631E/CZB fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black Model PPF631E/CZB View product	B Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product
Fax1 differ
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	9.6 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 polling	Yes	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax broadcastingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 locations
Auto reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
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 colourDiffers	Black	Grey
ResizingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone features1 differ
Call recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)	Yes	Yes
On-hook dialling	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacityDiffers	50 entries	200 entries
Redial list capacity	10	10
Number of melodiesKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copying1 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of copies	15 copies	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Greyscale levelsDiffers	16	64
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	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 capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets	10 sheets
Standard input 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	15 pages	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	313 x 129 x 197 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
WeightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	15 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.4 W	2.5 W
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	377 x 200 x 247 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package weightKnown for one	3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Other features1 differ
ITU-supported standardsDiffers	T.30	T.30 standard/T.30 new
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)	8	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 keys	10	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)	7.7	7.7
Vertical resolution standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.85

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