Product comparison · 2 fax machines

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

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

Key differences

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

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Comparison of PPF685E/CZB, PPF685E/TRB
95 specifications	A Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB Model PPF685E/TRB 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcasting	5 locations	5 locations
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
GAP compatible	Yes	Yes
Intercom	Yes	Yes
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Silver
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of melodiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
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	297 x 210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets	10 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	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
Memoryidentical
Fax memory	50 pages	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wired & Wireless handset	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	377 x 247 x 200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	377 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	313 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	197 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) included	Yes	Yes
Standard package includesKnown for one	PFA 351, PFA 352	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Chain diallingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Corded handsetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cordless phone managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DECT handsetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Direct message accessKnown for one	first 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Draft printing of SMSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group broadcastingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HIFI tonesKnown for one	14	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Message forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Monthly fax volumeKnown for one	1 - 15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outgoing call log printKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page headerKnown for one	automatic redial	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pre-recorded OGMKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Predefined fax formsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print and save SMSKnown for one	30	Unknown — not stated by the source
SMS forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SMS notificationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Send and receive SMS over the landlineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sending reportKnown for one	with reduced copy first page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Short dial keysKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sudoku printing with solutionsKnown for one	easy - medium - tough - devil	Unknown — not stated by the source
VIP codeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Differs	7.7	7.7 lines / mm
Vertical resolution standardDiffers	3.85	3.85 lines / mm
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%

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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