Product comparison · 2 telephones

Philips VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone vs Philips Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79

42specifications compared
10differ
32identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:White
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:Black, Grey
Phonebook capacity
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:50 entries
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:100 entries
Call log entries
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:15
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:20
Number of batteries supported
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:2
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:4
Power supply
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:2 W
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:3 W
Number of handsets included
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:1
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:2
Minimum storage drive space
- VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone:30 MB
- Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79:50 MB

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Comparison of VOIP3211S/90, VOIP4332B/79
65 specifications	A Philips VOIP3211S Internet/ DECT phone Model VOIP3211S/90 View product	B Philips Messenger Phone VOIP4332B/79 Model VOIP4332B/79 View product
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for one	DECT telephone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machine	No	No
Handset type	Wireless handset	Wireless handset
IntercomKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ringer type	Polyphonic	Polyphonic
Number of melodies	10	10
Design1 differ
Mounting type	Desk	Desk
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Grey
Elderly phone	No	No
Keypad illuminationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone features1 differ
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Phonebook capacityDiffers	50 entries	100 entries
DialingKnown for one	Tone/Pulse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paging function	Yes	Yes
Call management2 differ
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
RedialingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Redial list capacityKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Call hold	Yes	Yes
Call log entriesDiffers	15	20
Call waiting	Yes	Yes
Explicit call transfer	Yes	Yes
Call managementDiffers	Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call on Hold, Message Waiting, Call Transfer	Call on Hold, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Message Waiting
Management featuresidentical
Edit user status on the phone	Yes	Yes
Volume control	Digital	Digital
PersonalizationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wallpaper
Indicationidentical
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
LED on baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED on handsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Amber	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display contacts list status	Yes	Yes
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 colours
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 x 67 pixels
Power2 differ
AC input voltage	230 V	230 V
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	2	4
Talk time	10 h	10 h
Standby time	100 h	100 h
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Base station input voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	2 W	3 W
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handsets includedDiffers	1	2
Analog line cable	Yes	Yes
Base station	Yes	Yes
Charger	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C	-25 - 70 °C
Temperature measurement rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 mAh
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000	Microsoft Windows XP, IE 6.0 SP1 or above
Handset keysDiffers	Line, Dialling keypad, Phonebook, Call log, Redial, Skype, Loudspeaker	Call log, Dialling keypad, Line, Hangup, 2 softkeys, 4-way navigation key, Messenger, Volume
Internet connection required	Yes	Yes
Minimum RAM	128 MB	128 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers	30 MB	50 MB
Optical drive required	Yes	Yes
PC connectionKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM	Yes	Yes
Fully Integrated with SkypeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB speedKnown for one	12 Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 x 67 pixels
Ports & interfacesidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EN 301489-1, EN 301489-17 EN 60950 TBR6 & EN 301 406 V1.5.1 (radio)

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