Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB vs Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey

44specifications compared
6differ
38identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour: Black, Silver on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB, Grey on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey. Display: LCD TFT on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB, LCD on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey. Handset type: Wireless handset on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB, Wired & Wireless handset on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey. ITU-supported standards: T.30 standard / T.30 new on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB, T.30 standard/T.30 new on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey. Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm): 7.7 lines / mm on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB, 7.7 on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Product colour
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:Black, Silver
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
Display
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:LCD TFT
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:LCD
Handset type
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:Wireless handset
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Wired & Wireless handset
ITU-supported standards
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:T.30 standard / T.30 new
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:T.30 standard/T.30 new
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:7.7 lines / mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:7.7
Vertical resolution standard
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB:3.85 lines / mm
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:3.85

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Comparison of PPF685E/CHB, PPF685E/CZB
95 specifications	A Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/CHB Model PPF685E/CHB View product	B Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product
Faxidentical
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modes	Fine, Photo	Fine, Photo
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
GAP compatible	Yes	Yes
Intercom	Yes	Yes
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Grey
ResizingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
Call recording	Yes	Yes
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)	Yes	Yes
On-hook dialling	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacity	200 entries	200 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Copyingidentical
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of copies	15 copies	15 copies
Zoom capability	Yes	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
Standard input capacityKnown for one	50 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD TFT	LCD
Display number of charactersKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one	1 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Fax memory	50 pages	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wireless handset	Wired & Wireless handset
Backlight display	Yes	Yes
Maximum range	300 m	300 m
Number of batteries supported	3	3
Standby time	120 h	120 h
Talk time	10 h	10 h
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	377 x 247 x 200 mm
WidthKnown for one	377 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	247 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	3.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	3.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	15 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)	2.5 W	2.5 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	313 x 197 x 129 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
Package widthKnown for one	313 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	197 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	129 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Other features1 differ
ITU-supported standardsDiffers	T.30 standard / T.30 new	T.30 standard/T.30 new
Photo modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 details2 differ
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 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)Differs	7.7 lines / mm	7.7
Vertical resolution standardDiffers	3.85 lines / mm	3.85
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-25 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	15 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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