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Updated: Mar 18, 2024 17:44
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#1
alaScore 99

Jacob Jensen T-80 Designer DECT - Silver

I just received this item and I have used it only once. The sound is very good and the phone has a great look and feel to it. However, I am disappointed that there is no place to plug in an earpiece. Yes, I know the point about this phone is it...

1 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

#2
alaScore 98

BT Xenon 1500 Quad

The BT Xenon 1500 is a basic, no-frills cordless home phone with built-in answering machine. It lacks some of the advanced features of other phones, but do the sound quality and ease of use make this one work a look? Read on to find out how it fared in...

5 expert reviews | 423 user reviews

#3
alaScore 97

Motorola MA 361

This phone wouldn't hold a charge very long after I got it. Maybe a bad a battery or something but I was disappointed.

1 expert reviews | 180 user reviews

#4
alaScore 96

Panasonic KX-TG7875

The Panasonic KX-TG7875S is a more expensive handset aimed at business users that want premium features and smartphone integration.

1 expert reviews | 1071 user reviews

#5
alaScore 96

AT&T crl32102

The AT&T CRL32102 features support for up to 12 handsets, making it quite unique. With clear and easy to read buttons, high-contrast screen and smart audio enhancements this is ideal for all users including the vision and audio impaired.

1 expert reviews | 51 user reviews

#6
alaScore 95

BT BT8500

We review the BT8500 Advanced Call Blocker landline phone, which provides a helpful barrier between yourself and those PPI pests.You've just poured yourself and your loved one a tall glass of Blue Nun…

5 expert reviews | 1987 user reviews

#7
alaScore 95

Uniden® DECT 6.0 Accessory Handset (Grey)

YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT THIS CORDLESS PHONE, IT DOES IT ALL. DON'T LOOK ANY MORE THIS IS THE PHONE TO BUY. REMEMBER THE 1080 DECT ITS THE ONE.

1 expert reviews | 66 user reviews

#8
alaScore 95

Gigaset CL540A DUNE

The Gigaset Dune CL540A is a cordless home phone and answering machine. While most home phones are either black or silver, this one has a pearl-white finish that helps it stand out from the crowd. Though available online, this phone isn't that common...

5 expert reviews | 22 user reviews

#9
alaScore 94

Gigaset E630

We've seen tough mobile phones before but the Gigaset E630A is the first rugged cordless home phone that we've come across. It's resistant to shocks and water splashes, which means it could be ideal for families with small children, and has a handy...

6 expert reviews | 44 user reviews

#10
alaScore 94

Panasonic KX TG7400

Panasonic's excellent KX-TG7400 series of DECT 6.0 cordless phones one-ups the company's highly rated 6400 series with the notable addition of a larger 2.1-inch screen and "Choice Mail" (a form of visual voice mail) to its impressive feature set.

2 expert reviews

#11
alaScore 94

Panasonic KX-TG6400

Panasonic's KX-TG6400 cordless phone series isn't the slickest-looking DECT 6.0 system available, but the phones are solid performers with attractive feature sets--particularly the higher-end models.

2 expert reviews

#12
alaScore 93

Gigaset C430 / C430A

The Gigaset C430 is a well-equipped cordless home phone. Gigaset traditionally does well in our home phone tests and many of its models have been Best Buys. Would the C430 continue the tradition? Read on to find out.

4 expert reviews | 999 user reviews

#13
alaScore 93

Jabra Freeway

Expensive, and its form factor limits its utility to in-car use.

14 expert reviews | 2890 user reviews

#14
alaScore 93

Gigaset C620 / C620A

The Gigaset C620A is a top-of-the-range home phone that's packed with features. Gigaset phones have often done pretty well in our lab tests and we were certainly impressed by the call quality of its predecessor C620. But that's not to say we haven't...

6 expert reviews | 837 user reviews

#15
alaScore 93

Swissvoice Epure / Epure Duo / Epure TAM Cordless Phone

What the base doesn’t do, though, is interact with the handset in anyway. Pick up the handset when your phone’s ringing and it doesn’t connect the call. Put it down and it doesn’t end the call either. Both were features we missed having.

11 expert reviews | 1147 user reviews

#16
alaScore 93

Binatone The Brick

It's not just a joke. The Binatone Brick may look like a retro gag, something you'd buy on ThinkGeek to make your techie friends laugh. But stick with me here: this $69 unlocked handset would make a fine home or car phone. The Brick works as a...

9 expert reviews | 498 user reviews

#17
alaScore 93

Siemens Gigaset SL910 / SL910A / SL910H

The Gigaset SL910 is a fancy piece of home kit, but it might just end up being more of a showpiece than a practical phone. While it has some very pleasing design aesthetics and notable features, it just felt too much like a smartphone wannabe to really...

20 expert reviews | 1584 user reviews

#18
alaScore 92

Gigaset S850A GO

As well as functioning like a typical landline phone, the Gigaset S850A Go can make free voice calls over the internet. It's also Bluetooth-enabled and it has a micro USB port, so you can connect this phone to a headset and also copy contacts over from...

5 expert reviews | 27 user reviews

#19
alaScore 92

Siemens Gigaset S685

A multi-talented and stylish cordless Voice over IP phone

5 expert reviews | 129 user reviews

#20
alaScore 92

Panasonic KX-TGH220

The Panasonic KX-TGH220 is a top-of-the range cordless home phone. The device has a built-in answering machine plus a number of advanced features, including call-blocking technology. But how well can it do the basics, such as making calls and recording...

5 expert reviews | 99 user reviews

#21
alaScore 92

Archos 35 Smart HOME Phone

but the Archos 35 falls short. Ultimately, this is a product we can’t recommend.

8 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

#22
alaScore 91

AVM Fritz!fon C4

Microphone is not working properly - people can't hear me clearly

3 expert reviews | 336 user reviews

#23
alaScore 91

Panasonic KX-TG6521

Due for release in 2010, the Panasonic KX-TG6521, KX-TG6522, KX-TG6523 and KX-TG6524, are replacements for the popular KX-TG6421, KX-TG6422, KX-TG6423 and KX-TG6424.

3 expert reviews | 668 user reviews

#24
alaScore 91

Gigaset SL930H

The Gigaset SL930A is an advanced cordless home phone and answering machine that comes with many of the features normally associated with a smartphone. But is this premium touchscreen phone as good as it looks? And crucially, what's the sound quality...

11 expert reviews | 157 user reviews

#25
alaScore 90

Panasonic KX-TG8061

With a sleek, glossy black design the Panasonic KX-TG8061 is a premium digital cordless phone packed with advanced features including an answering machine, a generous phone book, call barring and caller ID. How does this premium Panasonic cordless...

4 expert reviews | 262 user reviews

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    Buying Guide

    Buying Guide - Cordless Phones

    Cell phones have become indispensable for many of us, but most consumers still prefer to have a land line at home and for the office. The decision to go cordless is an easy one: cordless phones offer the greatest convenience in mobility, and voice quality is equal to that of corded models in almost all cases. The low cost of cordless phones is an additional incentive.

    The first choice you should consider is whether you want a cordless phone that uses digital or analog technology. Digital is the more common type: digital models are more secure and perform better in cluttered electronic environments, where interference is a concern. Analog phones offer clearer voice quality and are generally less expensive, but are less secure: they may broadcast over nearby RF devices (scanners, baby monitors, etc.), or interfere with other wireless devices.

    For everyone, it is recommended that you keep one corded phone available in case of emergency or an extended power outage.



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    What to Look for in a Cordless Phone

    There are a number of different considerations to take into account. Make sure you have a clear idea of what your needs are before making a decision.

    Multiple Handsets – In recent years, many consumers have begun to opt for cordless systems that offer multiple extensions. Most of these systems use a single phone line and let you space handsets throughout your home or office for easier access. It is very convenient, particularly for large buildings. This type of setup can also do double duty as an intercom/paging system.

    Multiple Lines – More advanced machines will support two or more different phone numbers. This is very convenient if you have a home office; most will allow you to program in a different ring tone based upon the number being called.

    Answering Machine – Purchasing a cordless system with a built-in digital answering machine has a lot of advantages. Many models can record memos, others can store more than one custom greeting and maintain multiple mailboxes. The added price is generally negligible, so in many cases this is an easy decision.

    Battery Life – As a cordless handset, power is always important. Li-ion batteries provide the best performance because they drain at a slow rate, and then power suddenly drops off near the end. This method ensures that you get full performance until you no longer have a charge. Most cordless phones can be operated for between 4 and 8 hours on a single battery charge, in standby mode, for anything up to 48, or 72, hours away from a base station. If you think you will require more than this, find a model that features extended battery life, or one that provides an additional battery pack.

    Additional Features – There are a number of added features to consider. A built in speakerphone allows hands-free operation. A large LCD display, on the handset and/or the base, allows you to receive more information about each call. An additional keypad on the base is a necessary convenience for some.

    Popular Cordless Phone Brands

    AT&T/VTech has become a market leader by offering a very wide range of cordless phones: they have models at all performance levels and price points, for home or office, with and without answering machines, and many more options. Panasonic has established itself as the go-to brand for mid-market and high-end models, and most of its models have numerous extra features and add-ons. Uniden has focused its efforts on entry-level and mid-market phones that are affordable and offer solid performance. GE also has a wide number of workmanlike models, but has also created a number of cordless phones for users with special needs, including large keypads for the elderly and special models for the hearing impaired.

    Popular Cordless Phone products

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