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Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black vs Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black

48specifications compared
7differ
41identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black has 1 lines more display lines than the Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black (2 lines vs 1 lines). The Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black has 26 mm more package depth than the Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black (85 mm vs 59 mm). The Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black has 271 g more package weight than the Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black (616 g vs 345 g). Handset type: Wired handset on the Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black, Wireless handset on the Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black, Desk on the Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black.

Handset type
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:Wired handset
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:Wireless handset
Mounting type
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:Freestanding
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:Desk
Display number of lines
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:1 lines
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:2 lines
AC input voltage
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:100 - 240 V
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:100-240 V
Package depth
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:59 mm
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:85 mm
Package weight
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:345 g
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:616 g
Number of handsets included
- D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black:1
- D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black:2

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Comparison of D2501B, D255
63 specifications	A Philips D2501B DECT telephone Caller ID Black Model D2501B View product	B Philips D255 DECT telephone Caller ID Black Model D255 View product
Performance1 differ
Type	DECT telephone	DECT telephone
Handset typeDiffers	Wired handset	Wireless handset
Intercom	Yes	Yes
Maximum indoor range	50 m	50 m
Maximum outdoor range	300 m	300 m
Number of melodies	10	10
ECO mode	Yes	Yes
GAP compatible	Yes	Yes
Answering machineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 min
Ringer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Polyphonic
Design1 differ
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Desk
Product colour	Black	Black
Buttons quantity	20	20
Keypad lock	Yes	Yes
Anti-slip grip	Yes	Yes
Phone featuresidentical
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacity	50 entries	50 entries
Microphone mute	Yes	Yes
Multi handset capability	4	4
Paging functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call managementidentical
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Redialing	Yes	Yes
Redial list capacity	10	10
Call blocking	Yes	Yes
Call log entries	20	20
Call waiting	Yes	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Clock with calendar	Yes	Yes
Personalization	Ringtones	Ringtones
Programmable hot keys	Yes	Yes
Volume control	Buttons	Buttons
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Battery capacity indicator	Yes	Yes
Battery charge 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
LED indicators	Signal strength	Signal strength
Display1 differ
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal	4.57 cm (1.8")	4.57 cm (1.8")
Backlight colour	White	White
Backlight display	Yes	Yes
Display number of linesDiffers	1 lines	2 lines
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	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	16 h	16 h
Standby time	200 h	200 h
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	0.7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	521 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package width	184 mm	184 mm
Package depthDiffers	59 mm	85 mm
Package height	135 mm	135 mm
Package weightDiffers	345 g	616 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handsets includedDiffers	1	2
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Base stationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	500 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Specific absorption rate (SAR) value (EU)	0.1 W/kg	0.1 W/kg

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