Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey vs Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW

23specifications compared
8differ
15identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 150 entries more phonebook capacity than the Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW (200 entries vs 50 entries). The Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey has 48 more greyscale levels than the Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW (64 vs 16). Fax resolution modes: Fine, Photo on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey, Photo, Standard on the Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW. Product colour: Grey on the Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey, White on the Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW.

Modem speed
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:14.4 Kbit/s
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:9.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modes
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Fine, Photo
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:Photo, Standard
Product colour
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:White
Phonebook capacity
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:200 entries
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:50 entries
Greyscale levels
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:64
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:16
Handset type
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Wired & Wireless handset
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:Wired handset
Power consumption (standby)
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:2.5 W
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:1 W
ITU-supported standards
- Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey:T.30 standard/T.30 new
- FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW:T.30

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Comparison of PPF685E/CZB, PPF725/DEW
90 specifications	A Philips Magic 5 Eco PPF685E/CZB fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF685E/CZB View product	B Philips FaxPro Plain paper fax PPF725/DEW Model PPF725/DEW View product
Fax2 differ
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	14.4 Kbit/s	9.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Photo	Photo, Standard
Fax compatibilityKnown for one	ITU-T G3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax polling	Yes	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingKnown for one	5 locations	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 compatibleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IntercomKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Navigation keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phone features1 differ
Call recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)	Yes	Yes
On-hook dialling	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacityDiffers	200 entries	50 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 machineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording timeKnown for one	30 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of copies	15 copies	15 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers	64	16
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 capacityKnown for one	10 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Fax memory	50 pages	50 pages
Handset1 differ
Handset	Yes	Yes
Handset typeDiffers	Wired & Wireless handset	Wired handset
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum rangeKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standby timeKnown for one	120 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Talk timeKnown for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	2.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 kg
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	15 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2.5 W	1 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	3.1 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ITU-supported standardsDiffers	T.30 standard/T.30 new	T.30
Photo modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard package includesKnown for one	PFA 351, PFA 352	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
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)Known for one	7.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical resolution standardKnown for one	3.85	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Quick searchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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