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Philips Combo phone DCTG1821B/93 vs Philips SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver has 60 entries more phonebook capacity than the Philips Combo phone DCTG1821B/93 (100 entries vs 40 entries). The Philips SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver has 1 more multi handset capability than the Philips Combo phone DCTG1821B/93 (4 vs 3). The Philips SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver has 10 more redial list capacity than the Philips Combo phone DCTG1821B/93 (20 vs 10). Only the Philips Combo phone DCTG1821B/93 has built-in display. Only the Philips SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver has wireless connection.

  • Product colour
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:Black
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:Silver
  • Phonebook capacity
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:40 entries
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:100 entries
  • Multi handset capability
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:3
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:4
  • Redial list capacity
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:10
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:20
  • User memory phonebook
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:50
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:102
  • Built-in display
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:Yes
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:No
  • Display
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:TN
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:FSTN
  • Wireless connection
    • Combo phone DCTG1821B/93:No
    • SoClear XL3901S/38 telephone DECT telephone Caller ID Silver:Yes

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Comparison of DCTG1821B/93, XL3901S/38
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Combo phone DCTG1821B/93

Model DCTG1821B/93

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Performanceidentical
TypeDECT telephoneDECT telephone
Answering machineNoNo
IntercomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 m
Maximum outdoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Ringer typePolyphonicPolyphonic
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneHD soundUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Phone features2 differ
SpeakerphoneYesYes
Phonebook capacityDiffers40 entries100 entries
Microphone muteYesYes
Multi handset capabilityDiffers34
DialingKnown for oneTone/PulseUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi base capabilityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Polyphonic ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Call management1 differ
Caller IDYesYes
RedialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Redial list capacityDiffers1020
Call list capacity phonebookKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50
Call log entriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50
Call waitingYesYes
Conference callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Explicit call transferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Alarm clockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clock with calendarYesYes
Volume controlDigitalDigital
Memory1 differ
User memory phonebookDiffers50102
Indicationidentical
Battery capacity indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery full indicationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery low indicationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display2 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayDiffersTNFSTN
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.83 cm (1.9")
Backlight colourAmberAmber
Display contacts list statusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display number of linesKnown for one2 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wireless connectionDiffersNoYes
Power2 differ
Battery typeAAAAAA
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Talk timeDiffers6 h17 h
Standby timeDiffers140 h300 h
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 W
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery capacityDiffers550 mAh650 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityNoNo
Base station keysPaging keyPaging key
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5

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