Product comparison · 2 telephones

Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05 vs Philips SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05

43specifications compared
6differ
37identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:Black
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:Silver
Buttons quantity
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:20
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:23
Display diagonal
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:5.08 cm (2")
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:4.83 cm (1.9")
Standby time
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:250 h
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:300 h
Number of handsets included
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:1
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:2
Battery capacity
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05:600 mAh
- SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05:650 mAh

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Comparison of CD2951B/05, XL3952S/05
72 specifications	A Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/05 Model CD2951B/05 View product	B Philips SoClear Cordless phone with answering machine XL3952S/05 Model XL3952S/05 View product
Performanceidentical
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording time	30 min	30 min
Intercom	Yes	Yes
Maximum indoor range	50 m	50 m
Maximum outdoor range	300 m	300 m
Ringer type	Polyphonic	Polyphonic
GAP compatible	Yes	Yes
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DECT telephone
Number of melodiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Silent modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Mounting type	Desk	Desk
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Buttons quantityDiffers	20	23
Backlight buttonsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacity	100 entries	100 entries
Message counter on base	Yes	Yes
Microphone mute	Yes	Yes
Multi base capability	1	1
Multi handset capability	4	4
Paging function	Yes	Yes
Call managementidentical
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Redial list capacity	20	20
Call log entries	50	50
Call waiting	Yes	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Alarm clock	Yes	Yes
Clock with calendarKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable hot keys	Yes	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Indicationidentical
Battery charge indicator	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
LED on baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	FSTN	FSTN
Display diagonalDiffers	5.08 cm (2")	4.83 cm (1.9")
Backlight colour	Amber	Amber
Backlight display	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Wireless connection	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Battery recharge time	8 h	8 h
Talk time	17 h	17 h
Standby timeDiffers	250 h	300 h
Power consumption (typical)	0.65 W	0.65 W
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handsets includedDiffers	1	2
Base stationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery capacityDiffers	600 mAh	650 mAh
Other featuresidentical
BacklightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock/Date display	Yes	Yes
Signal strength indicationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR) value (EU)	0.1 W/kg	0.1 W/kg
Auto RegistrationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto hang upKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HQ-SoundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MySoundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off key toneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phonebook store in the baseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pre-recorded OGMKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmission encryptionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume control on handsetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	746 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	197 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	119 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	157 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	897 g

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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