Product comparison · 2 fax machines

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

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB has 150 entries more phonebook capacity than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB (200 entries vs 50 entries). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB has 48 more greyscale levels than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB (64 vs 16). Only the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB has answering machine. Fax resolution modes: Fine, Photo, Standard on the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB, Fine, Photo on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB.

  • Modem speed
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:9.6 Kbit/s
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Fax resolution modes
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:Fine, Photo, Standard
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:Fine, Photo
  • Product colour
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:Black
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:Black, Silver
  • Phonebook capacity
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:50 entries
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:200 entries
  • Answering machine
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:No
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:Yes
  • Greyscale levels
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:16
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:64
  • Fax memory
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:15 pages
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:50 pages
  • Handset type
    • Fax with telephone and copier PPF631E/TRB:Wired handset
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/GBB:Wireless handset

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Comparison of PPF631E/TRB, PPF685E/GBB
66 specifications
Fax2 differ
Print technologyThermalThermal
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers9.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffersFine, Photo, StandardFine, Photo
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3ITU-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
Features1 differ
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 colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
ResizingYesYes
Phone features1 differ
Call recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Caller IDYesYes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)YesYes
Number of melodies1010
On-hook diallingYesYes
Phonebook capacityDiffers50 entries200 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffersNoYes
Recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying1 differ
Copy functionYesYes
Maximum number of copies15 copies15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Greyscale levelsDiffers1664
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeA4A4
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
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
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
Operational conditionsidentical
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
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)313 x 197 x 129 mm313 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 weightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Technical details1 differ
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Differs7.77.7 lines / mm
Vertical resolution standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 lines / mm
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Monthly fax volumeKnown for one1 - 15Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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