Product comparison · 2 telephones

Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22 vs Philips SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22

45specifications compared
7differ
38identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Answering machine
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:Yes
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:No
Product colour
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:White
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:Silver
Display diagonal
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:5.08 cm (2")
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:4.83 cm (1.9")
Standby time
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:250 h
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:300 h
Power consumption (typical)
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:0.65 W
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:0.6 W
Number of handsets included
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:3
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:1
Battery capacity
- BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22:600 mAh
- SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22:650 mAh

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Comparison of CD2953W/22, XL3901S/22
57 specifications	A Philips BeNear Cordless phone with answering machine CD2953W/22 Model CD2953W/22 View product	B Philips SoClear Cordless phone XL3901S/22 Model XL3901S/22 View product
Performance1 differ
Type	DECT telephone	DECT telephone
Answering machineDiffers	Yes	No
Intercom	Yes	Yes
Maximum indoor range	50 m	50 m
Maximum outdoor range	300 m	300 m
Ringer type	Polyphonic	Polyphonic
Number of melodies	10	10
Recording timeKnown for one	30 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Mounting type	Desk	Desk
Product colourDiffers	White	Silver
Backlight buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phone featuresidentical
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacity	100 entries	100 entries
Microphone mute	Yes	Yes
Multi base capability	1	1
Multi handset capability	4	4
Paging functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Polyphonic ring	Yes	Yes
Call managementidentical
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Redialing	Yes	Yes
Redial list capacity	20	20
Call log entries	50	50
Call waiting	Yes	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clock with calendarKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
PersonalizationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Menu
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Indicationidentical
Battery capacity indicator	Yes	Yes
Battery full indication	Yes	Yes
Battery low indication	Yes	Yes
Display1 differ
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	5.08 cm (2")	4.83 cm (1.9")
Backlight colour	Amber	Amber
Display number of colours	Monochrome	Monochrome
Touchscreen	No	No
DisplayKnown for one	FSTN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
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)Differs	0.65 W	0.6 W
Power requirements	100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz	100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
USB powered	No	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Cable length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Base weightKnown for one	148.8 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handset weightKnown for one	113.6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handsets includedDiffers	3	1
Base station	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery capacityDiffers	600 mAh	650 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibility	No	No
Handset keys	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	2	2
Base station keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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