Best Cordless Phones in the UK

Unfortunately, one thing that still plagues many people with home phones is the fact that unwanted calls often still come through. With this cordless phone kit, though, you have some powerful tools for blocking unwanted calls and helping to keep your home phone from becoming a nuisance. The phone works in accordance with the multi-award-winning trueCall blocking technology, which allows you to block up to 1000 unwanted contacts with the simple press of a button. In addition to blocking specific numbers, the phone also lets you choose to block calls based on type, such as those coming from an unlisted number. By using this phone set, you can cut down on the number of unwanted calls by a huge amount.

This phone set has much more to offer along with the above features. The phones themselves have a comfortable shape to them that makes them easy to hold without causing hand fatigue, and the buttons on each phone are large and clearly labelled to help prevent accidentally hitting the wrong number. The base unit includes a built-in answering machine that can record up to 60 minutes of messages, and there is even a built-in directory that lets you store up to 200 contacts for easy dialling. All told, this cordless phone system provides you with a highly capable home communications system that leaves virtually nothing out from its set of features.

The capabilities of this phone set are not just limited to power consumption. This phone set, featuring two handsets and base stations, is highly capable and has many of the same features that other cordless phone systems have. The handsets have ergonomically positioned buttons that are easy to dial correctly, so you won't have problems with misdialling a number. The sound quality with each handset is crisp and clear thanks to the built-in 'Clear Sound' Technology, which ensures that all conversations won't have to suffer through poor sound quality. The phone stands are also quite versatile in where you can place them, allowing you to either put them on a desk or stand, or mount them on the wall.

A few other features are included here that enhance the overall experience of using this phone system. You have full built-in support for Caller ID to help you identify each call, as well as an internal phone book that lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for quick dialling. The system also includes an answering machine that can record up to 18 minutes of messages, so you don't have to worry about a call coming in while you're not at home and missing out on important information. The speakerphone function even lets you use a handset hands-free if necessary. In the end, this phone system provides you with powerful home communications tools without using a ton of energy.

We did say that the phone is basic earlier but it doesn't mean that it doesn't have its moments. One thing we really like about it is the redialling feature that saves 20 last calls, so you will be able to easily redial any one of them without having to scroll through your contact list or trying to find the right number any other way.

Of course, it has its flaws too. For example, the model trails behind when it comes to battery life. It will give you about 10 hours of talk time and around 150 hours of standby time. Which isn't really that bad but there are plenty of other phones in this price range that boast a bit more than that.

But, for the most part, there isn't much to complain about here. The sound quality here is definitely up to par. It rivals some of the more expensive landlines and easily beats any mobile phone. Each of the headsets will allow you to adjust volume.

The backlit screen may not seem like much in particular but it displays when you have messages or when you have a second call waiting, which is really convenient.

The range of the phone does not disappoint either. You'll be able to walk away 50 metres from the charger and the signal will remain strong and stable.

To rephrase our earlier point, the BT 90662 is a reasonably priced cordless telephone that isn't bloated with a variety of questionable functions. It's a basic model that gives you everything you need - a dependable signal with great sound quality, a great addition to the often unreliable smartphone.

The 25 minutes of message recording time mentioned earlier isn't the only thing that the answering machine function offers. As you'll notice by looking at the main base, there really aren't any controls on it for playing back your messages. That's because you don't need them. You can completely control message playback with a handset, so you don't have to be near the base unit in order to listen to the saved messages. In addition, the answering machine also lets you customise the greeting, so you can specify whatever you like and frequently change the message if you so desire.

Another feature that people will like about this model is that just like another device we reviewed earlier, this set features an Eco mode that significantly reduces the power that the phone system requires to operate. With that, you can get up to 18 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours of standby time on a full charge with each handset, so you won't have to always keep the phone on the base. Each handset is a pleasure to use, with large pressure-sensitive buttons that make dialling any number a breeze, and a speakerphone function that requires only the press of a single button. If you're in the market for a highly capable wireless phone system with three included handsets, then this model is the one to buy.

Where this unit really shines above many of its competitors, though, is in the ability that it gives you to expand your home phone system should you find the need to do so. If you find that you need more than a single handset, all you need to do is purchase another identical unit. You can connect up to 6 individual handsets together to provide coverage over your entire home, letting you put a phone in every room if you so desire. Furthermore, the process of adding additional units is quite easy, so there won't be any kind of a complex setup procedure to expand your phone system.

The handset itself is actually among the nicer units that you'll find. The casing of the unit is a sleek, glossy back that looks modern, although the finish does tend to attract fingerprints. The handset will fit nicely in anyone's hand and is a joy to use, featuring large easy to press buttons as well as a backlit LCD screen that you can use for checking the caller ID or navigating the phone book. The phone provides clear sound quality, and the speakerphone feature can be activated with the simple press of a button. If you need a phone system that you can easily expand later on, then this cordless phone from Panasonic is just what you need.