Product comparison · 2 telephones

Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE vs Philips MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver

27specifications compared
12differ
15identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Recording time
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:30 min
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:45 min
Product colour
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:Black
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:Silver
Phonebook capacity
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:100 entries
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:1200 entries
Message counter on base
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:Yes
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:No
Display
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:FSTN
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:TFT
Display diagonal
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:5.08 cm (2")
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:4.57 cm (1.8")
Backlight colour
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:Amber
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:White
Wireless connection
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE:Yes
- MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:No

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Comparison of CD2951B/DE, S8A/38
96 specifications	A Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2951B/DE Model CD2951B/DE View product	B Philips MobileLink S8A/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver Model S8A/38 View product
Performance1 differ
Type	DECT telephone	DECT telephone
Answering machine	Yes	Yes
Recording timeDiffers	30 min	45 min
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for one	50 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum outdoor rangeKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ringer typeKnown for one	Polyphonic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of melodies	10	10
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Silent modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MySound
Design1 differ
Mounting type	Desk	Desk
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Integrated antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phone features2 differ
SpeakerphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phonebook capacityDiffers	100 entries	1200 entries
DialingKnown for one	Tone/Pulse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Message counter on baseDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone muteKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi base capability	1	1
Multi handset capabilityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paging functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo featureKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Polyphonic ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wallpapers & colour schemesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Babyphone functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Call managementidentical
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
RedialingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Redial list capacity	20	20
Call list capacity phonebookKnown for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call log entriesKnown for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call screeningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call waitingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Caller ID on call waitingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call blockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Management featuresidentical
Alarm clock	Yes	Yes
Customizable wallpaperKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image galleryKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Navigation keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of programmable buttonsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice diallingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock with calendarKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Battery capacity indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery full indicationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery low indicationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery charge indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display3 differ
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
DisplayDiffers	FSTN	TFT
Display diagonalDiffers	5.08 cm (2")	4.57 cm (1.8")
Backlight colourDiffers	Amber	White
Touchscreen	No	No
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65536 colours
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 x 160 pixels
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 pixels
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionDiffers	Yes	No
Power2 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time	8 h	8 h
Talk timeDiffers	17 h	20 h
Standby time	250 h	250 h
Power consumption (typical)Differs	0.65 W	0.75 W
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC 100-240V@50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	396 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable length	1.8 m	1.8 m
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47.3 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	161 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	185 mm	18.5 mm
Package depth	90 mm	90 mm
Package heightDiffers	136 mm	13.5 mm
Package weightKnown for one	590 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of handsets includedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog line cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Base stationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ChargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacity	600 mAh	600 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	GAP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handset keysKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
BacklightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.465 kg
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Signal strength indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.365 kg
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.100 kg

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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