Top 10 - Best Cordless Phones of 2019
Looking for the best cordless phone? Discover our top 10 recommendations of the year.
Last updated by Craig McInally 3 days ago
With more than 15 years of experience testing cordless phones we know how to separate the best home phones from the worst.
Our rigorous review and testing process includes over 50 different checks and measurements as we dig beneath the manufacturer’s hype to discover the truth about the latest cordless phones. We go further in our cordless phones tests than anyone else - thoroughly assessing how far the range will reach, how easy they are to use, making calls to and from a reference phone while our expert panel measures the sound quality at both ends of the line with specialist equipment. Throughout the year we also conduct an extensive reliability survey speaking to thousands of home phone owners to discover more about long term usage from the people who know the phones best. This huge undertaking enables us to identify the top cordless phone brands that you can rely on, and report on those whose standards have raised or are slipping allowing you to make a more informed choice before parting with your hard-earned cash.
Whenever a new cordless phone hits the market, our experts are quick to test out how it performs. We can then give you an honest opinion on whether these new cordless phones are worth your consideration, or if they aren’t quite up to our high standards. Our Top 10 Best Cordless Phones list is the culmination of this review process and is updated several times a year so that you can be sure all of the models on the list are the most current and up to date.
There are a number of things to consider when looking for a new cordless phone for your landline. From the must-have features you couldn’t live without, to the number of handsets needed, or range required for the size of your home. Some cordless phones, such as the Gigaset SL450A GO, also offer VoIP functionality. This can be great if you have friends or family living abroad and would like to take advantage of cheaper international call rates using your broadband connection. Most cordless phones nowadays offer some form of Nuisance Call Blocking but some are more robust than others. Getting the best price is simple as we monitor our prices daily to make sure you get the best value. We also offer a Price Match Promise so if you do find it cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it.
So, read on to discover our top picks!
What we look for in a cordless phone:
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Sound Quality
Every phone on our Top 10 has undergone extensive checks for excellent call quality.
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Range
We know that this is an important feature for many of our customers so if a phone drops out a few metres from the base it won't make the cut.
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Usability
We have a panel of experts and focus groups who test every phone to find out how easy they are to use.
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Build & Reliability
Our extensive consumer survey conducted throughout the year helps us to determine which phones and brands are the most reliable.
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1. Siemens Gigaset Premium C570A Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Answer Machine
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Simply the best cordless phone that money can buy.
Product Features
- Best-in-class full duplex loudspeaker with HD sound
- Large 2.2” TFT colour display with modern user interface
- Extra-large phonebook: up to 200 contacts with 3 numbers per entry
- Block nuisance callers by adding specific numbers to a blacklist
- Flexible stand-alone base with integrated answering machine
Our Best Cordless Phone for 2019. Need a new cordless phone and want to know that your money is being well spent? You could spend hours agonising over various choices, reading countless customer reviews and expert opinions. Or you could just opt for the No.1 on our list – the Siemens Gigaset Premium C570A. It will instantly impress with its slim and sleek design, and blow you away with exceptional sound quality on calls and an excellent full-duplex loudspeaker. It is the latest phone to be released by Gigaset and has been hugely popular since its release, garnering high praise from many of our customers. It boasts a beautifully large 2.2” full colour display, flexible standalone base with answering machine and an array of premium DECT features making it the most desirable home phone of the year!What We Think
Product Features
- Best-in-class full duplex loudspeaker with HD sound
- Large 2.2” TFT colour display with modern user interface
- Extra-large phonebook: up to 200 contacts with 3 numbers per entry
- Block nuisance callers by adding specific numbers to a blacklist
- Flexible stand-alone base with integrated answering machine
RRP: £99.99£59.9940% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
2. Siemens Gigaset Premium S850A Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Answer Machine
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Feature packed premium home phone with crystal clear sound
Product Features
- Extra-large phone book- up to 500 entries with 3 numbers.
- Bluetooth® and micro USB for data synchronisation with PC
- Excellent acoustics with quickly adjustable audio profiles
- Block nuisance callers by adding specific numbers to a blacklist.
- Answering machine with up to 55 minutes recording and remote access
This was last years number 1 choice, and is still a top pick! The S850A is a smooth and stylish phone with exceptional sound quality. It also comes is packed with features you’d find in top-range models, including Bluetooth connectivity. Benefits include an integrated answering machine for up to 55 minutes of messages, fantastic high-quality colour screen, and a phonebook memory for up to 500 contacts. It is also expandable up to 6 handsets and repeater compatible, so is worthy of any sized home or office. The S850A GO gets everything right and is another impressive achievement by Gigaset. What's more, it can also serve as an VoIP phone as well as the standard landline phone. And a small treat - you can see who called your home while you're on the go, straight from your smartphone. Now that's clever!What We Think
Product Features
- Extra-large phone book- up to 500 entries with 3 numbers.
- Bluetooth® and micro USB for data synchronisation with PC
- Excellent acoustics with quickly adjustable audio profiles
- Block nuisance callers by adding specific numbers to a blacklist.
- Answering machine with up to 55 minutes recording and remote access
RRP: £119.99£74.9938% Off - Save a total of £45.00 -
3. Siemens Gigaset C530A Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Answer Machine
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
A top-class budget-friendly home phone
Product Features
- Independent Best Buy
- Brilliant HSP™ sound quality
- Long talk and standby time of up to 14 and 300 hours
- Large 1.8” TFT colour display with choice of colour schemes
- Selectable day/night switch to mute the handset's ringer
The Siemens Gigaset C530A is a customer favourite that is top-rated for sound quality, ease-of-use and is a Which? Best Buy Cordless Phone to boot. Well-equipped with a practical feature set that includes an integrated answering machine, colour display, and large phonebook memory that can be shared across multiple handsets, the C530A is an ideal home phone. It is also available in a long range version with a repeater included so you can enjoy up to double the range!What We Think
Product Features
- Independent Best Buy
- Brilliant HSP™ sound quality
- Long talk and standby time of up to 14 and 300 hours
- Large 1.8” TFT colour display with choice of colour schemes
- Selectable day/night switch to mute the handset's ringer
RRP: £69.99£39.9943% Off - Save a total of £30.00 -
4. Siemens Gigaset SL450A GO Cordless Phone - Black Edition, Single Handset
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Sheer class - if money is no object then this is our top choice!
Product Features
- Made with the finest materials: handset with aluminium frame
- Address book for up to 500 entries with up to 3 telephone numbers each
- Bluetooth® 2.0 and micro USB for data synchronisation with the PC
- Excellent HD Sound Quality
- Future-proof with full VoIP compatibility
With a whole host of professional features, the SL450A GO is a high-spec premium cordless phone ideally suited for both home and office environments alike with a designer touch. It certainly has the "wow" factor with its black aluminium frame, surprisingly large display and it's packed with almost any feature you could think of. It serves a standard landline as well as up to 6 VoIP telephony connections, and comes with the Gigaset GO technology. That means you can see on your smartphone who called your home from anywhere in the world where you have Internet. As you could expect from the highest spec phone, it comes with Bluetooth built-in, micro USB, vibrations, speakerphone and exceptionally good sound. We may agree, it's not the cheapest phone on the market but it's worth every penny spent.What We Think
Product Features
- Made with the finest materials: handset with aluminium frame
- Address book for up to 500 entries with up to 3 telephone numbers each
- Bluetooth® 2.0 and micro USB for data synchronisation with the PC
- Excellent HD Sound Quality
- Future-proof with full VoIP compatibility
RRP: £149.99£109.9927% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
5. Panasonic KX-TGH260 Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Link2Mobile
Our Verdict
Panasonic's Link2Mobile technology make this an attractive choice.
Product Features
- Link2Mobile technology to connect your smartphone
- Nuisance Call Blocking
- Phonebook memory for 3,000 entries*
- Which? Best Buy Cordless Phone
- Digital answer machine with up to 40 minutes recording time
Do you get terrible signal on your mobile when you’re at home? Then the Panasonic KX-TGH260 is a real must-buy. That’s because it boasts a special Link2Mobile feature, which allows you to connect your mobile phone with your landline to make and receive calls. Not only is this a fantastic feature for those unfortunate enough to live in signal blackspots, but it also makes phone conversations a lot more comfortable. You can leave your mobile on to charge and still take calls wherever you want. Thanks to the built-in noise cancellation and error-connection software, the sound stays crystal-clear, even on speaker mode. Panasonic are superb when it comes to sound quality, and the KX-TGH260 really is the cream of the crop if you’re looking for a phone that always performs perfectly. When hooked up to your mobile, it even allows you to take and make calls without a landline connection- it really is everything you could ask for in a modern cordless phone.What We Think
Product Features
- Link2Mobile technology to connect your smartphone
- Nuisance Call Blocking
- Phonebook memory for 3,000 entries*
- Which? Best Buy Cordless Phone
- Digital answer machine with up to 40 minutes recording time
RRP: £59.99£44.9925% Off - Save a total of £15.00 -
6. Siemens Gigaset E630A Robust DECT Cordless Phone, Single Handset
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Built to last, this model is ideal for heavy use.
Product Features
- Resistant to shocks, water splashes and dust (IP65)
- Vibrating and flashing caller alert
- Phonebook for up to 150 entries
- Large, illuminated 1.8” TFT colour display
- Up to 60 minutes answer machine messages
This robust DECT phone from Gigaset is perfect for use in demanding business environments such as restaurants, warehouses, garages, and workshops. The E630A is IP67 certified, which means the handset is resistant to shocks, splashes, and dust so can handle the rigours of every day use in more demanding environments. It benefits from a separate base station (so that the main handset doesn’t need to be located next to the telephone point), is expandable up to 6 handsets, and is fully repeater compatible!What We Think
Product Features
- Resistant to shocks, water splashes and dust (IP65)
- Vibrating and flashing caller alert
- Phonebook for up to 150 entries
- Large, illuminated 1.8” TFT colour display
- Up to 60 minutes answer machine messages
RRP: £129.99£79.9938% Off - Save a total of £50.00 -
7. Siemens Gigaset SL910A Premium Touchscreen Cordless Phone, Single Handset
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Top class sound & beautifully large touchscreen display.
Product Features
- Large, user-friendly, 3.2” capacitive touchscreen
- High-quality, genuine metal handset frame and charger
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Answering machine with up to 55 minutes of recording time
- Take advantage of calls in exceptional clarity
The next entry on our list is another premium home phone from Gigaset, the stylish SL910A . Boasting a 3.2” touch screen and genuine high-quality metal frame and charger, the Siemens Gigaset SL910A is the most sophisticated phone on the market, which offers a user experience more akin to a smartphone. As you would expect for a phone of its price, there are a wealth of advanced feature to take advantage of, including: phonebook memory for up to 500 contacts (with space for 8 numbers and a photograph, per entry), a generous record time of up to 55 minutes on the answering machine, synchronisation of data (such as your Outlook contacts) via Bluetooth or mini-USB, and HSP for brilliant Voice Clarity. The SL910A is undoubtedly one of the best phones available. It does come with a premium price attached but those willing to indulge are not left disappointed.What We Think
Product Features
- Large, user-friendly, 3.2” capacitive touchscreen
- High-quality, genuine metal handset frame and charger
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Answering machine with up to 55 minutes of recording time
- Take advantage of calls in exceptional clarity
RRP: £149.99£119.9920% Off - Save a total of £30.00 -
8. Gigaset E560A Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Big Buttons
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Extra loud volume & big buttons make this an ideal choice for the elderly.
Product Features
- Integrated digital answering machine with up to 25 minutes of recording
- "Extra loud" key for doubling the handset volume
- Emergency call key for 4 SOS numbers
- Additional visual call indication by LED flashes
- Handsfree mode on the base station
Without a doubt, the Gigaset E560A is the best easy-to-use home phone for older users. Featuring the same crystal clear sound you would get from a premium Gigaset phone but with amplified volume, simple feature set, the large font size on a clear monochrome display, and oversized buttons - everything about the E560A has been designed with the user in mind. Further benefits include a user-friendly answer machine, emergency call function, and speed dials. The handsets are also compatible with most hearing aids!What We Think
Product Features
- Integrated digital answering machine with up to 25 minutes of recording
- "Extra loud" key for doubling the handset volume
- Emergency call key for 4 SOS numbers
- Additional visual call indication by LED flashes
- Handsfree mode on the base station
RRP: £99.99£59.9940% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
9. Panasonic KX-TG 6822 Cordless Phone, Twin Handset with Answer Machine
Our Verdict
Affordable and easy to use - brilliant value for money.
Product Features
- Large TFT LCD 1.8 inch screen
- 120 Name and number phonebook
- Night mode & call barring
- Answering machine with up to 30 minutes of recording time
- Reduce background noise by up to 75% with the touch of a button.
The Panasonic KX-TG6822 is an entry-level cordless phone, which offers basic functionality and value for money. The sound quality and range are reliable, and there is also an integrated answering machine on the base for up to 30 minutes of messages. If you’re looking for ease of use and affordability then the 6822 is a dependable choice.What We Think
Product Features
- Large TFT LCD 1.8 inch screen
- 120 Name and number phonebook
- Night mode & call barring
- Answering machine with up to 30 minutes of recording time
- Reduce background noise by up to 75% with the touch of a button.
RRP: £69.99£49.9929% Off - Save a total of £20.00 -
10. BT Elements 1K Long Range Cordless Telephone
Our Verdict
With extra-long range and an extremely tough casing, this model is ideal for outdoor use.
Product Features
- Up to 1km Outdoor Range
- 50 Number Calls List
- Splash and Dust Proof (IP67 rated)
- Nuisance Call Blocking technology installed
If range is an issue or you like to use your cordless phone outside in all types of weather then the BT Elements 1K Weatherproof Cordless Phone is definitely the top choice. This easy to use long range phone offers so many features, but the one that really sets it apart from the rest on this list is its impressive splash and dust proofing. Rated IP67, it can put up with vrtually anything that life might throw at it. The BT Elements 1K is also GAP compatible, meaning you can register any matching handsets to its base station. You can connect up to five handsets this way, making it a great choice for those with larger properties and lots of rooms. Up to 10 hours of talk time and 250 hours charge on standby make this cordless telephone a great choice for casual users, too. If a reliable cordless telephone is what you need, the BT Elements 1K offers that and so much more. With a backlit screen to make for easy reading, and the possibility to save up to 30 numbers on redial, the BT Elements 1K is the perfect telephone for any busy household.What We Think
Product Features
- Up to 1km Outdoor Range
- 50 Number Calls List
- Splash and Dust Proof (IP67 rated)
- Nuisance Call Blocking technology installed
RRP: £89.99£69.9922% Off - Save a total of £20.00
Our list of Top 10 Best Cordless Phones is updated several times throughout the year to help you make an informed choice. We strive to ensure our product reviews offer unbiased advice, and are compiled through a combination of in-house testing, expert opinion, and customer feedback. If you have any questions about any of the products included please contact us.
