Hello, I'm listening! Top 5 cordless phones

Philips D1251

We recommend this phone to those who want to get a good DECT at the lowest price. This is one of the most affordable deals on the market. Nevertheless, this is the most "long-playing" model — in standby mode, the phone can last up to 180 hours without charging at the base station. In talk mode, Philips D1251 performance is more modest — 10 hours, which is not very much by modern standards. At the same time, the “range” of the phone is up to 300 and up to 50 m from the base station in open and closed areas (like all the models we are considering).

The set of phone functions includes the most common and popular functions: answering machine (up to 25 minutes), support for Intercom mode (intercom) with the ability to connect up to 4 handsets, conference calls, caller ID and Caller ID standards and, of course, an alarm clock. But the display is low-cost — monochrome, that is, black and white, with backlight.

According to Philips, all of their new DECT phones use improved tuning of the private range of the transmitted sound, which improves voice perception interlocutor and practically eliminates distortion. The developer took care of the user's comfort by equipping this model with an automatic volume control.

If desired, the sound in the handset can be slightly changed using the equalizer (just like in a smartphone and player when listening to music). For those who need to constantly stay in touch, that is, carry the phone with them, there is a convenient keypad lock feature.

Panasonic KX-TG6461

Another representative of the Japanese manufacturer. According to the developers, the handset battery should be enough for 170 hours of standby time or 18 hours of talk time. The second indicator is especially good — according to this criterion, Panasonic is second only to the Gigaset SL930A among the TOP-5 participants. With this model, you will never find yourself in an uncomfortable situation when you need to make a call, but you cannot, because the handset is dead or cannot be found — complete with a radiotelephone is a regular wired telephone. It works even when there is a power outage (only without speakerphone). Naturally, this affects the price of the set, but, in our opinion, this is an perfect solution for those who cannot afford to be left without communication for a minute.

Handset model KX-TGA641, and they are in Intercom mode up to six can be connected at the same time, equipped with a four-line monochrome display with blue backlight. The backlighting of the keys is the same colour. The corded phone has a larger three-line display. Both phones have built-in speakerphones for hands-free calling, which is great for conference calls.

Otherwise, the KX-TG6461 is similar to other DECT phones. Its set of functions includes caller ID and Caller ID, a digital answering machine for 20 minutes, a handset search, a telephone directory for 100 cells. The incoming call melody can be selected from twenty 16-tone polyphonic variations.

Gigaset SL930A

The Gigaset SL930A has the most features of any of our reviewers. The phone is equipped with a 3.2-inch touch capacitive display, a full-fledged operating system and looks no different from a modern smartphone, except perhaps that it accesses the Internet via Wi-Fi, and not a mobile network. Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) was chosen as the platform with full support for downloading applications from the Google Play store.

An interesting feature is that IP and SIP services fully work on the device. telephony, for example, Skype, which greatly expands communication capabilities. The phone is also great for communicating through social networks and other services, including, of course, email. The user's imagination is practically unlimited here. For example, by installing a special application from the Google Play store, the handset can be turned into a remote control for a presentation or, during your absence from the office, into a miniature observation post with acoustic room control. Other features include support for proprietary HDSP voice quality technology and the ability to connect standard headphones, which makes it possible to listen to music with good sound.

With such rich features, the Gigaset also supports all the traditional functions of a cordless telephone. For example, the device has an answering machine application that can record up to 55 minutes of incoming voice messages. Up to 6 handsets are supported, there is a phone book for 2000 contacts, a calendar and an alarm clock, a large set of ringtones, etc.

The manufacturer also reports on the "environmental" functions of the device. So, the kit comes with an energy-saving power supply, which allows you to save precious electricity these days. In addition, this cordless phone, like many other modern Gigaset models, automatically adjusts the signal strength of its transmitter depending on the distance to the base station. In the special operating mode ECO Mode, the radiation parameter can generally be reduced by 80%. And for those who are worried about the dangers of radiation, there is also the ECO Mode Plus mode, in which, according to the manufacturer, the phone does not emit anything at all in standby mode.

It would seem that such a large functionality should have a negative impact on the duration of work. But this is not so — evidence of this is the manufacturer's 140 hours of standby time and as much as 20 hours of standby time. The second indicator is the best among the models in our selection. But the Gigaset's price was reflected in ample features. This model is significantly more expensive than regular models like Philips and Panasonic in our TOP 5.

Cisco Mobility Enhanced Cordless Solution

This model, like the previous one, is equipped with a 2-inch colour display and is distinguished by high functionality (especially telephony capabilities). But there are also many differences between them. After all, this device does not work on the Android platform, and the screen itself is not touch-sensitive. And most importantly — it is designed for corporate clients, and not for demanding home users. Actually, Cisco specializes in the release of technology for the B2B segment (Business to business).

Cisco's feature set is rich in call control: multiline phone line, call forwarding, wired headset connection, conferencing, hold, speakerphone, voicemail, Intercom, one-touch dialing from call history, and more. Only a small number of entries in the contact list (100 fields) and the number of ringtones (5 options) can be criticized. The phone is suitable for bosses. After all, one more of its advantages over other similar solutions is the data encryption mechanism. By the way, the design of the handset also indicates a corporate purpose: it is simple but solid. Note that there is the possibility of locking the buttons and backlighting the keys.

The Cisco SPA302D handset is equipped with a high-resolution colour display, which adds more convenience to the process of working with the phone. The screen can display information about the status of a call, details about a contact selected from a public or personal address book, or a settings menu. In standby mode, the phone can operate without recharging up to 120 hours, in talk mode — up to 10. And the base station supports simultaneous connection of up to five handsets.

The kit includes a Cisco SPA302D Multi-Line DECT Handset and a dock -station Cisco SPA232D Multi-Line DECT ATA, which together form a complete solution for VoIP (voice communication over the Internet). Both the SPA302D and SPA232D are compatible with a variety of softswitches, SIP servers, and other equipment and software required for VoIP. It is convenient that it is possible to make calls via VoIP to regular telephone networks and receive incoming calls in the opposite direction. These are unique features for DECT phones. If you were looking for such a solution, then here it is.