Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB

34specifications compared
11differ
23identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB has 150 entries more phonebook capacity than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW (200 entries vs 50 entries). The Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB has 48 more greyscale levels than the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW (64 vs 16). Fax resolution modes: Fine, Photo, Standard on the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW, Fine, Photo on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB. Product colour: White on the Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW, Black, Silver on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB.

Modem speed
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:9.6 Kbit/s
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modes
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:Fine, Photo, Standard
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:Fine, Photo
Product colour
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:White
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:Black, Silver
Phonebook capacity
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:50 entries
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:200 entries
Greyscale levels
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:16
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:64
Fax memory
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:15 pages
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:50 pages
Weight
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:3 kg
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)
- Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW:3 kg
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB:3.4 kg

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Comparison of PPF632E/PLW, PPF685E/NLB
70 specifications	A Philips Fax with telephone and copier PPF632E/PLW Model PPF632E/PLW View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/NLB Model PPF685E/NLB View product
Fax2 differ
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Colour faxingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speedDiffers	9.6 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Photo, Standard	Fine, Photo
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 locations
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
GAP compatibleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Silver
Resizing	Yes	Yes
Phone features1 differ
Call recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)	Yes	Yes
Number of melodies	10	10
On-hook dialling	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacityDiffers	50 entries	200 entries
Redial list capacityKnown 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	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Standard input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets	10 sheets
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD TFT
Display number of charactersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Display number of linesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lines
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	15 pages	50 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 & dimensions2 differ
Width	377 mm	377 mm
Depth	247 mm	247 mm
Height	200 mm	200 mm
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Differs	3 kg	3.4 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	15 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.4 W	2.5 W
Power consumption (reception)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (telephone conversation)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (transmission)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	313 x 197 x 129 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package width	313 mm	313 mm
Package depth	197 mm	197 mm
Package height	129 mm	129 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Photo mode	Yes	Yes
ITU-supported standardsDiffers	T.30 standard/T.30 new	T.30 standard / T.30 new
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Technical detailsidentical
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 lines / mm
Vertical resolution standard	3.85 lines / mm	3.85 lines / mm
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one	8 pixels / mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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