Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4 vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

28specifications compared
4differ
24identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4 has 2 h more talk time than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (12 h vs 10 h). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 1.1 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4 (2.5 W vs 1.4 W). The Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4 has 64 x 197 x 129 mm more package dimensions (WxDxH) than the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey (377 x 197 x 129 mm vs 313 x 197 x 129 mm). Print technology: Inkjet on the Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4, Thermal on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Print technology
- PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4:Inkjet
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Thermal
Talk time
- PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4:12 h
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:10 h
Power consumption (standby)
- PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4:1.4 W
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:2.5 W
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4:377 x 197 x 129 mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:313 x 197 x 129 mm

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Comparison of PPF683E/DEB, PPF685E/CZB
87 specifications	A Philips PPF683E/DEB fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Model PPF683E/DEB 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 technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Thermal
Colour faxingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speed	14.4 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 sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 broadcasting	5 locations	5 locations
Auto reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
Tel/Fax switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
GAP compatible	Yes	Yes
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
ResizingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
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 capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 entries
Redial list capacity	10	10
Number of melodiesKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording time	30 min	30 min
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copyingidentical
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Greyscale levels	64	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
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Memoryidentical
Fax memory	50 pages	50 pages
Handset1 differ
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired & Wireless handset
Backlight display	Yes	Yes
Maximum range	300 m	300 m
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Standby time	120 h	120 h
Talk timeDiffers	12 h	10 h
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)	377 x 247 x 200 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
WeightKnown for one	2.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	2.7 g	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 197 x 129 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package widthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	255 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Other featuresidentical
ITU-supported standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7
Vertical resolution standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.85

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