Against the backdrop of mobile phones, cordless phones may seem like greetings from the last century. However, even compared to the most powerful smartphones they have important advantages. For example, better sound is important if you have a noisy office or a relative who is hard of hearing. In addition, a radiotelephone is more reliable in an emergency - its number is registered at the place of residence, which makes it easier to call the police.
How to choose a cordless telephone for home
One of the main decisions you have to make when choosing a phone is having a base station with a display. Cordless phones with a display tend to be larger and more expensive than a regular display model. However, they have much more functionality:
- you can record messages;
- listen to messages sent in text format;
- choose a bell trill and a screen saver for yourself;
- turn on and off the answering machine;
- view message history.
One phone - one tube?
Single handset telephones are best suited for apartments or small summer cottages. But in large country houses, the best option is several pipes. Each of them is on its own charging cradle, they do not need a personal telephone socket, which greatly simplifies connection.
In addition, if the handset manual contains the abbreviation GAP, it means that the handset can be connected to any base (of the same standard, of course). It is very useful if you already have a base, but want to diversify the choice of pipes.
Useful add-ons
Some of the most popular features of cordless phones include:
- Hands-free communication.
- Automatic number identification.
- LCD screen on the handset / base, where you can see contacts, caller's number, battery charge and other useful information.
- Headset jack (with or without clip).
- Support for two numbers on one phone. Some phones even allow you to assign different calls to different numbers.
- Spare battery.
- Repeater (if you have to move within 10 to 15 km from the repeater, but you really want to talk).
Electricity price
Most phones have a fully charged battery capable of powering the device for 8 or more hours of continuous talk. However, sooner or later, the life of even the most capacious battery ends. And replacing it, especially if the device is of an expensive brand, can cost a pretty penny. Some phones use cheaper AA or AAA batteries that can be replaced with the same ones.
10. Panasonic KX-TGJ320
The average price is 5,295 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT / GAP standards support
- digital answering machine for 40 minutes
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- color display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
The 2019 rating of cordless phones for home opens the product of a Japanese company, whose products are known for their high quality and reasonable price. In addition to the original design, the device distinguishes itself from among its “radio colleagues” a rich set of functions.
At the disposal of the owner: an answering machine with a background noise suppression system, a "radio nanny" mode, the ability to remotely control an answering machine from another phone, voice caller ID, auto-dialing and even compatibility with a key fob-seeker.
Another advantage of the phone is its large backlit buttons, which are easy to press even for visually impaired pensioners.
pros: large selection of melodies, beautiful appearance, phone book for 250 numbers, color display.
Minuses: not a very simple menu, an extra handset is required for the baby monitor.
9. Motorola C5012
The average price is 3,300 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and two tubes
- DECT / GAP standards support
- digital answering machine for 60 minutes
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- color display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
Alas, Motorola's time on the Russian radiotelephone market is inexorably moving to an end. On all fronts, it is being ousted by Panasonic and Gigaset. But the brand is still holding on, as evidenced by the presence of Motorola C5012 in the rating.
This is a simple, solid device - ideal for an elderly person. The display is large, the font is clear, it rings loudly (8 volume modes).
pros: simple and reliable.
Minuses: there may be problems with technical support.
8.teXet TX-D7505A
The average price is 1,414 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT / GAP standards support
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- polyphonic ringtones
teXet is a company registered in Russia, but in fact it resells Chinese products under its own brand. Therefore, the TX-D7505A is inexpensive even for a phone with this functionality.
It has a small set of possibilities: there is a notebook for 20 numbers, speed dial for 10 numbers, caller ID, blocking preventing accidental pressing of the keyboard and memory for 5 dialed numbers. But for such a price, such a set is quite good.
pros: Low cost, large and easy to press backlit buttons.
Minuses: The designated number does not always fit entirely on the screen.
7. Senao SN-258 Plus
The average price is 25,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- battery format: your own
And this phone is strikingly different from inexpensive cordless phones for the home. The SN-258 Plus is designed for another thing - long distance communication.
There is an important nuance: for the 15 km stated in the instructions, you will need an antenna with an amplifier, but the quality of communication will pleasantly please you. At the same time, for the sake of range, I had to sacrifice many functions so dear to the heart of buyers, such as the volume of the phone book (the SN-258 Plus has only 10 numbers), caller ID and display. But there is such an interesting option as voice encryption.
pros: long communication distance.
Minuses: no display, low battery life, high price.
6. Gigaset SL450
The average price is 7,590 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT / GAP standards support
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- battery format: your own
- color display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
- Bluetooth
Another popular name and main competitor to Panasonic in Russia is a handset with a base from the German company Gigaset, a subsidiary of Siemens. First of all, the stylish and interesting design is striking, thanks to which the phone looks like an original decoration of the room.
However, despite its sophisticated appearance, figuring out how to use it is extremely easy. The menu is simple, understandable, in Russian. The handset is pleasant to hold in your hand, it does not slip, the buttons and display are large.
Another useful feature of this model is the ability to use it in the "baby sitter" mode. Sure, the best models of radio and video baby with a large radius of action, it is not a competitor, but for a small apartment it will do quite well. You just need an extra tube.
pros: appearance, large color display, phone book for 500 numbers.
Minuses: The ringtone is not too loud.
5. Alcatel Smile
The average price is 2,200 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT standard
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- monochrome display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
Another owner of the original design, which is reflected in the name. Despite the non-standard shape, using the phone is surprisingly easy and pleasant, even when you clamp it with your shoulder while moving around the apartment. And the tube is also very light.
Alcatel Smile functionality is the standard for low-cost phones. There is a caller ID, a book for 50 numbers, the ability to connect several handsets (you can still establish conference calls between them).
pros: design, sound quality.
Minuses: no backlight, you can't hang it on the wall.
4. Panasonic KX-TGB210
The average price is 1 900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT standard
- Caller ID
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on handset
Almost all the first places in our rating are occupied by Panasonic phones, since it is this company that dominates the Russian segment of radiotelephones.
The model of bright colors opens the list of "Panasonic" - there are both red and blue (in addition to the standard black and white). Users like the handset's light weight and ergonomics, good sound, backlighting, and handset search function.
In addition, Panasonic KX-TGB210 distinguishes the proprietary merit of most other phones of the same brand - a long "life" and easy battery replacement.
pros: price, appearance, long service life.
Minuses: to access the phone book you need to press many buttons, there is no indication of the battery charge.
3. Gigaset A220
The average price is 1,700 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT / GAP standards support
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
This is a simple and high-quality phone with no fancy. The tube is small, so it will be convenient for women and children. The backlighting of the keys is pleasant, orange in color, in the dark it does not hit the eyes.
Another important advantage is that the coating of the tube is not glossy, but matte, which means that there will be no greasy spots from contact with human skin. The communication range of the Gigaset A220 is excellent, the phone keeps good communication stably even at a distance of several tens of meters and through several concrete walls.
pros: high quality, reliable, pleasant to use.
Minuses: instructions for it would be more detailed, otherwise you have to look for codes for functions on the Internet
2. Panasonic KX-TG6822
The average price is 5,200 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and two tubes
- DECT / GAP standards support
- digital answering machine for 30 minutes
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- polyphonic ringtones
This device costs about twice as much as most of the top 10 cordless phones. It pays off with increased functionality: the phone has a "radio nanny" and the function of suppressing background noise.
The display is bright, clear, the font is large, thanks to these features, the KX-TG6822 is great for the visually impaired and the elderly. It works from replaceable batteries, which are easy to change.
pros: quality, advanced functionality.
Minuses: Requires out-of-box configuration as after a few rings the phone switches to answering machine. Not every elderly person will have time to come up and pick up the phone.
1. Panasonic KX-TG2511
The average price is 2,100 rubles.
Characteristics:
- set of base and tube
- DECT / GAP standards support
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on handset
- polyphonic ringtones
In the first place in the rating of radiotelephones in 2019 is the popular and inexpensive model from Panasonic.
For a small price, you will receive:
- Excellent caller ID (no one can hide behind a non-standard format - KX-TG2511 will recognize everyone).
- Good volume and stable signal anywhere in the apartment.
- The menu, of course, is completely Russified.
- Long lifespan. And if the batteries stopped working due to old age, they can be easily replaced with new ones.
pros: excellent value for money.
Minuses: maybe a small number of melodies.