VTech VT5831

111 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews of VTech VT5831. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Cordless Phones for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cordless Phones the VTech VT5831 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for VTech VT5831

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of VTech VT5831 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cordless Phones on Amazon.com.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rebecca Viksnins (cnet.com)

VTech VT5831 review: VTech VT5831

VTech VT5831

Operates in the 5.8GHz frequency; built-in speakerphone on the base and handset; accepts up to six handsets; solid battery life.

Experienced some interference on the 2.4GHz band in our tests; small phone book; no answering machine; headset sold separately.

The 5831 falls a tad behind other 5.8GHz phones but not by much.

Jun, 2003

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Expert review by : Rebecca Viksnins (cnet.com.au)

VTech VT5831 review: VTech VT5831

VTech VT5831

Operates in the 5.8GHz frequency; built-in speakerphone on the base and handset; accepts up to six handsets; solid battery life.

Experienced some interference on the 2.4GHz band in our tests; small phone book; no answering machine; headset sold separately.

The 5831 falls a tad behind other 5.8GHz phones but not by much.

Jun, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sooner or Later...We all have to cut the cord

Power outages at certain times of the year are regular occurrences when living in Florida, and most of us know that it wise to keep a corded phone on hand. I never needed a cordless phone while living in the city, but ...

Quality, reliability, features, ease of use and price.

Lack of privacy

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sooner or Later...We all have to cut the cord

Quality, reliability, features, ease of use and price.

Lack of privacy

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Don't bother

No built in answering machine, not needed, good battery life

Everything else, construction, call quality.

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Just about there

Full Features, fully expandable, Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature

Headset connection sound, phone conversation sound, buttons sound not consistent

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Just about there

Overall the VT5831 is a very nice system that offers pretty much everything that you could wish for ... we are talking here full expansion, handsfree on but the base and the handset, nice clear display, features galore with an impressive set of...

Full Features, fully expandable, Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature

Headset connection sound, phone conversation sound, buttons sound not consistent

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good Features, But A Little Pricey.

Reduced background noise. Handset styling.

Base unit is in 2 pieces. No 1 touch speed dial buttons.

Nov, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good Features, But A Little Pricey.

The VTech 5831 is a 2 piece digital cordless telephone. It is one of the first telephones to utilize the 5.8 GHz frequency and can expand to add up to 5 optional handsets to bring the number of usable handsets to 6. This will allow you to put a handset...

Reduced background noise. Handset styling.

Base unit is in 2 pieces. No 1 touch speed dial buttons.

Nov, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

This is not your cheap, entry level phone anymore!

My first experience with this phone was when Bellsouth sent one with their logo on it. When I received my first bill for it, it promptly was returned as they had told me the phone was just $30 not 6 (yes, 6) installments of $30!! Installments?!! On ...

Decent range, an impressive array of features, ease of use and oh yeh, cool styling!

Vtech had an almost perfect phone, but ruined it with a lousy battery.

Aug, 2004

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