Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 12identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has 48 more greyscale levels than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB (64 vs 16). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has 35 pages more fax memory than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB (50 pages vs 15 pages). Only the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB has answering machine. Product colour: Black on the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB, Black, Silver on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB.

  • Modem speed
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:9.6 Kbit/s
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:Black
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Black, Silver
  • Answering machine
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:No
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Yes
  • Greyscale levels
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:16
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:64
  • Fax memory
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:15 pages
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:50 pages
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:377 x 247 x 200 mm
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:313 x 197 x 129 mm
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:1.4 W
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:2.5 W
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/DEB:313 x 197 x 129 mm
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:377 x 247 x 200 mm

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Comparison of PPF631E/DEB, PPF685E/DEB
62 specifications
Fax1 differ
Print technologyThermalThermal
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers9.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesFine, PhotoFine, Photo
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 locations
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax pollingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
IntercomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigation keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Phone featuresidentical
Number of melodies1010
On-hook diallingYesYes
Phonebook capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 entries
Redial list capacity1010
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffersNoYes
Recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
Copying1 differ
Copy functionYesYes
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Greyscale levelsDiffers1664
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesKnown for onePlain paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Standard input capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity10 sheets10 sheets
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 memoryDiffers15 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 & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs377 x 247 x 200 mm313 x 197 x 129 mm
Weight (without accessories)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)15 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.4 W2.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47-63 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195-264 V
Power consumption (telephone conversation)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (transmission)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs313 x 197 x 129 mm377 x 247 x 200 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Performanceidentical
Integrated timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Chain diallingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Name dial entriesKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Outgoing call log printKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Short dial keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one7.7Unknown — not stated by the source

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