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Phone Philips B385

Discover the Philips B385, a modern and functional desk phone designed to optimize your space while providing optimal communication performance. With an indoor range of 50 m and an outdoor range of 300 m, this model allows you to stay connected in various environments.

The Philips B385 is equipped with a built-in answering machine with a recording capacity of 25 minutes, allowing you to manage your incoming calls efficiently. Its polyphonic ringtone and silent mode offer a customizable and discreet sound experience.

This phone features a built-in screen of 1.8 inches with amber backlighting, ensuring optimal visibility even in low-light conditions. Additionally, the 20 programmable buttons and the paging function make daily use easier.

With a 15-hour talk time and 160 hours standby time, the Philips B385 ensures longevity of use. Its rechargeable AAA battery and power consumption of only 0.75 W make it an energy-efficient choice.

Finally, the Philips B385 is designed to provide enhanced security with features such as keypad lock and transmission encryption. With a lightweight design and compact dimensions, this phone is ideal for all your communication needs.

8 10

Editorial note

The Philips B385 is a phone that combines a modern and elegant design with practical features. Its black color allows it to easily blend into various indoor environments, providing an appreciable aesthetic touch. The 1.8-inch backlit screen enhances visibility, although its size may make reading information difficult for some people, especially in low-light conditions. In terms of performance, this model stands out with a maximum range of 300 meters outdoors and 50 meters indoors, allowing for flexible use in large spaces. Additionally, its battery life is impressive, with up to 15 hours of talk time and 160 hours on standby, reducing the need for frequent recharges. However, the Philips B385 has some limitations. It does not have intercom functionality, which could restrict communication within the home. Furthermore, although it offers interesting customization options like a built-in answering machine and 20 programmable buttons, it is not specifically designed for elderly people, which could make its use more complex for that age group. Finally, the 8-hour charging time may seem long for those looking for a quick recharge. Overall, the Philips B385 is a solid choice for those seeking a practical and aesthetic phone, although its limitations in terms of accessibility and communication options should be considered.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is overall positive thanks to a modern and elegant design that easily integrates into various interior environments.

Performance

The product offers a maximum range of 300 meters outdoors and 50 meters indoors, allowing for flexible use in large spaces.

Battery life

The battery life is impressive with up to 15 hours of talk time and 160 hours on standby, reducing the need for frequent recharges.

Design

The design is modern and elegant, with a black color that adds an aesthetic touch to any interior.

Features

The product offers interesting features like a built-in answering machine and 20 programmable buttons, but lacks an intercom function and is not specifically designed for elderly people.

Usability

Although the screen is backlit, its 1.8" size may make it difficult for some people to read information, particularly in low light conditions.


Advantages

Modern and elegant design in black

Built-in answering machine, 25 minutes of recording

Range of 300 meters outdoors

1.8-inch backlit screen

20 programmable buttons, 10 ringtones

15 hours of talk time

Disadvantages

No built-in intercom function

Only one handset available

Not suitable for elderly people

8-hour charging time

1.8 screen difficult to read

Technical Specifications B385

General Information

Representation / realization

  • Type
    DECT Phone
  • Silent mode
    Yes
  • Recording time
    25 min
  • Silent mode
    Yes
  • Maximum indoor range
    50 m
  • Maximum outdoor range
    300 m
  • Ringtone type
    Polyphonic
  • Silent mode
    Yes
  • Number of rings
    10

Design

  • Elderly people's phone
    -
  • Product color
    Black
  • Mounting type
    Office
  • Quantity of programmable buttons
    20
  • Non-slip handle
    Yes
  • Non-slip handle
    Yes

Phone features

  • Night mode
    Yes
  • Compatible with multiple databases
    1
  • Compatible with multiple handsets
    4
  • Night mode
    Yes
  • Directory capacity
    100 entries
  • Night mode
    Yes

Call management

  • Call on hold
    Yes
  • Call log
    50
  • Call on hold
    Yes
  • Recomposition list
    20

Management features

  • Programmable shortcut keys
    Yes
  • Programmable shortcut keys
    Yes

Indication

  • Battery capacity indicator
    Yes

Screen

  • Backlight screen
    Yes
  • Screen
    FSTN
  • Backlight screen
    Yes
  • Backlight Color
    Amber
  • Screen size
    1.8 "

Connectivity

  • Wireless connections
    Yes

Power

  • AC input voltage
    100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    50 - 60 Hz
  • Battery type
    AAA
  • Communication time
    15 h
  • Standby autonomy
    160 h
  • Battery capacity
    550 mAh
  • Typical electricity consumption
    0.75 W
  • Battery recharge time
    8 h
  • Battery technology
    Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)

Certificate

  • SAR value (EU)
    0.1 W/kg
  • SAR value (EU)
    0.1 W/kg

Weight and dimensions

  • Cable length
    1.8 m
  • Package width
    18.4 mm
  • Package depth
    5.9 mm
  • Package height
    13.5 mm

Packaging contents

  • Number of included bundles
    1

Other features

  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Net weight of the packaging
    0.332 kg
  • Empty weight of the packaging
    0.087 kg
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Package weight
    0.419 kg
  • Depth
    2.3 "
  • Gross weight
    0.924 kg
  • Height
    5.3 "
  • Tare
    0.192 kg
  • Width
    7.2 "
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Quantity
    1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the screen size of the Philips B385?
The screen of the Philips B385 measures 1.8 inches.
What is the charging time of the Philips B385 battery?
The battery of the Philips B385 takes 8 hours to fully charge.
Is the user manual for the Philips B385 available in French?
Yes, the user manual for the Philips B385 is available in French.

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Presentation of product B385 specifications from brand Philips

General Information

The Philips B385 is a phone from the renowned brand Philips, famous for its innovation in the field of household appliances. This model, referenced as B385 | B3851B/38, ensures reliable performance and an optimized user experience. The EAN code 6923410733082 allows for the identification of this product in the distribution system.

Representation / Realization

Designed in the form of an island, the Philips B385 combines functionality and aesthetics to harmoniously fit into various living spaces. It is equipped with a built-in answering machine capable of recording up to 25 minutes of messages, thus facilitating call management. The maximum range of this model is 50 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors, offering great flexibility of use. The sound is polyphonic, providing an enriching auditory experience, and a silent mode is also available for discreet use. Users can choose from 10 different ringtones to personalize their experience.

Design

The Philips B385 features a black finish, giving it a modern and elegant look. It is designed for desktop mounting, ensuring simple and quick installation. Although it is not specifically intended for elderly people, it offers 20 programmable buttons for advanced customization. The buttons are also backlit, ensuring better visibility in low-light environments. Additionally, it is equipped with a non-slip grip for secure handling.

Phone Features

This model is equipped with a quality speaker for an immersive listening experience. It allows for the connection of a handset, thus offering flexibility of use with different devices. The Paging function allows for easy location of the handset through a sound signal. With a capacity of 100 entries in the directory, it facilitates the storage and access to contacts. The Philips B385 also integrates a night mode for optimal use in the dark.

Call Management

The Philips B385 offers a caller ID feature, allowing users to know the identity of the person calling. Its call log can record up to 50 entries, facilitating the tracking of phone interactions. It is also equipped with a call waiting function to avoid missing important communications. The redial list allows for quick access to the last called numbers with 20 entries.

Management Features

The Philips B385 is equipped with a wake-up alarm with customizable settings to help you wake up at the desired time. It also has programmable shortcut keys for enhanced customization.

Indication

This model features a battery capacity indicator, providing information on the remaining charge level for better management of autonomy.

Screen

The phone is equipped with a built-in screen of type FSTN, offering appreciable image quality. The backlit amber screen improves visibility in low-light conditions, although it measures 1.8 inches, which may be a disadvantage for some users.

Connectivity

The Philips B385 supports wireless connections, allowing for convenient and clutter-free connectivity.

Power

This model operates with an AC input voltage of 100 - 240 V and a frequency of 50 - 60 Hz, ensuring compatibility with electrical systems. It uses AAA type batteries with a capacity of 550 mAh, offering a talk time of up to 15 hours and a standby time of 160 hours. The charging time is 8 hours, which may be considered long for some users.

Certificate

The head SAR of the Philips B385 is 0.1 W/kg, indicating a level of exposure to electromagnetic waves that complies with safety standards.

Weight and Dimensions

The cable length is 1.8 m, offering installation flexibility. The package dimensions are 18.4 mm width, 5.9 mm depth, and 13.5 mm height, ensuring efficient transport and storage.

Package Contents

The Philips B385 comes with 1 handset, ideal for meeting daily communication needs.

Other Features

The phone displays the date and time, allowing you to keep an eye on the time. It also integrates a keypad lock to prevent accidental operations. Signal strength indication is present, and the net weight of the packaging is 0.332 kg, while the empty weight is 0.087 kg. The model is also equipped with a tone on/off feature, automatic recording, and automatic hang-up to simplify use. Additionally, it supports Eco+ mode, demonstrating a commitment to the environment, as well as transmission encryption to ensure data security.