Against the background 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, the best sound is important if you have a noisy office or have a hearing impaired relative. In addition, the radiotelephone is more reliable in an emergency - its number is registered at the place of residence, which simplifies the call to the police.
How to choose a cordless phone for home
One of the main decisions that you have to make when choosing a phone is the presence of a base station with a display. Cordless phones with a display are generally larger and more expensive than a regular model without it. However, they have much more functionality:
- You can record messages;
- listen to messages sent in text format;
- pick up a trill of a call and a screensaver on the screen;
- turn on and off the answering machine;
- View message history.
One phone - one handset?
Single-handset phones are best suited for apartments or small summer cottages. But in large country houses, the best option is several handsets. Each of them is located on its own charging cradle, they do not need a personal telephone socket, which greatly simplifies the connection.
In addition, if the manual for the handset has the abbreviation GAP, this means that the handset can be connected to any base (of course, the same standard). It is very useful if you already have a base, but want to diversify the choice of handsets.
Useful additions
Some of the most popular features of cordless phones include:
- Handsfree
- Automatic number identification.
- The LCD screen on the handset / base, where you can see the contacts, the 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 around 10 to 15 km from the repeater, but you really want to talk).
Price of electricity
Most phones have a fully charged battery that can power the device for 8 or more hours of continuous conversation. However, sooner or later the life of even the most capacious battery ends. And replacing it, especially if the device is an expensive brand, can fly into a pretty penny. Some phones use cheaper batteries such as AA or AAA, which can be replaced with the same.
10. Panasonic KX-TGJ320
The average price is 5,295 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- 40-minute digital answering machine
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- tube color display
- polyphonic ringtones
The 2019 rating of home radiotelephones 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 a rich set of functions from the number of “radio colleagues”.
The owner's services include: an answering machine with a system for suppressing background noise, a “radio nanny” mode, the ability to remotely control an answering machine from another phone, voice caller ID, auto redial, and even compatibility with a key finder.
Another advantage of the phone is the large backlit buttons, which are convenient to press even for visually impaired pensioners.
pros: large selection of melodies, beautiful appearance, phone book with 250 numbers, color display.
Minuses: the menu is not too simple, an additional handset will be required for the radio nanny.
9. Motorola C5012
The average price is 3,300 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and two tubes
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- 60-minute digital answering machine
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- tube color display
- polyphonic ringtones
Alas, the time of Motorola in the Russian market of radiotelephones is inexorably moving towards the end. From all fronts, it is being replaced by Panasonic and Gigaset. But the brand still holds, which proves the presence in the ranking of Motorola C5012.
This simple, solid machine is ideal for an aged person. The model’s 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.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- polyphonic ringtones
teXet is a company registered in Russia, but in reality it resells Chinese products under its own brand. Therefore, the TX-D7505A is inexpensive even for a phone with this functionality.
He has a small set of features: there is a notebook for 20 numbers, speed dial for 10 numbers, caller ID, a lock that prevents accidental keystrokes and memory for 5 dialed numbers. But for such a price, such a set is quite good.
pros: low cost, large and easily pressed backlit buttons.
Minuses: The identified number does not always fit entirely on the screen.
7. Senao SN-258 Plus
The average price is 25,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- battery format: your own
And this phone is very different from inexpensive home cordless phones. SN-258 Plus is designed for the other - long-distance communications.
There is an important nuance: for the 15 km stated in the instructions, an antenna with an amplifier is required, but the communication quality will delight you. At the same time, for the sake of range, I had to sacrifice many functions so dear to the heart of customers like the volume of the phone book (the SN-258 Plus has only 10 numbers), a caller ID and a display. But there is such an interesting option as voice encryption.
pros: long distance for communication.
Minuses: no display, low battery life, high price.
6. Gigaset SL450
The average price is 7 590 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- battery format: your own
- tube color display
- 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, a stylish and interesting design catches your eye, thanks to which the phone looks like an original room decoration.
However, despite the sophisticated appearance, figuring out how to use it is extremely easy. The menu is simple, clear, in Russian. The handset is pleasant to hold in your hand, it does not slip, the buttons and the display are large.
Another useful feature of this model is the possibility of using it in the “radio nanny” mode. Of course, she is not a competitor to the best models of radio and video nannies with a large radius of action, but for a small apartment it will do. Only need an extra tube.
pros: appearance, large color display, phone book with 500 numbers.
Minuses: The ringtone is not too loud.
5. Alcatel Smile
The average price is 2,200 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- DECT standard
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- monochrome display on the handset
- polyphonic ringtones
Another owner of the original design, which is reflected in the title. Despite the non-standard form, using the phone is surprisingly easy and pleasant, even when you hold it with your shoulder while moving around the apartment. And the tube is very light.
Functionality Alcatel Smile - the standard for low-cost phones. There is a caller ID, a book for 50 numbers, the ability to connect multiple handsets (between them you can still establish a conference call).
pros: design, sound quality.
Minuses: there is no backlight, you can’t hang it on the wall.
4. Panasonic KX-TGB210
The average price is 1 900 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- DECT standard
- Caller ID
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on the handset
Almost all of the first places in our ranking 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 light weight and ergonomics of the handset, good sound, backlight, and handset search function.
In addition, Panasonic KX-TGB210 is distinguished by the corporate advantage of most other phones of the same brand - a long "life" and the ease of replacing batteries.
pros: price, appearance, long life.
Minuses: to access the phonebook you need to press a lot of buttons, there is no indication of battery power.
3. Gigaset A220
The average price is 1,700 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on the handset
- polyphonic ringtones
This is a simple and high-quality phone without any frills. The handset is small, so it will be convenient for women and children to use it. The backlighting of the keys is pleasant, orange, in the dark does not hit the eyes.
Another important advantage is that the coating on the tube is not glossy, but matte, which means that there will be no greasy stains from contact with human skin on it. The communication range of the Gigaset A220 is excellent, the phone stably keeps good communication even at a distance of several tens of meters and through several concrete walls.
pros: high-quality, reliable, pleasant to use.
Minuses: the instructions would be more detailed to him, otherwise you have to look for codes for functions on the Internet
2. Panasonic KX-TG6822
The average price is 5,200 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and two tubes
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- 30 minutes digital answering machine
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- polyphonic ringtones
This device costs about two times more than most representatives of the top 10 radiotelephones. This pays off with enhanced functionality: the phone has a “radio nanny” and a background noise reduction function.
The display is bright, crisp, large font, thanks to these features KX-TG6822 is great for visually impaired and elderly people. It works from replaceable batteries, which will not be difficult to change.
pros: quality, advanced functionality.
Minuses: Requires setting out of the box, because after a few beeps the phone switches to the answering machine. Not every elderly person has time to come up and pick up the phone.
1. Panasonic KX-TG2511
The average price is 2 100 rubles.
Specifications:
- set of base and tube
- support for DECT / GAP standards
- speakerphone (speakerphone)
- Caller ID (Caller ID)
- batteries: AAAx2
- monochrome display on the handset
- polyphonic ringtones
In the first place in the ranking of cordless phones in 2019 is the popular and inexpensive model from Panasonic.
For a small price you will receive:
- An excellent caller ID (no one can hide behind a non-standard format - KX-TG2511 recognizes everyone).
- Good volume and stable signal anywhere in the apartment.
- The menu, of course, is completely Russified.
- Long lifespan. And if the batteries do not work from old age, they are easy to replace with new ones.
pros: excellent price / quality ratio.
Minuses: maybe a small number of tunes.
