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 Sculpture CL750A GO Cordless Phone for VoIP & Landline
2 year guarantee includedOur Verdict
Stylish and sophisticated - simply superb!
Product Features
- Gigaset GO technology for landline & VoIP
- Brilliant sound quality with Gigaset High Sound PerformanceTM (HSP)
- Three integrated answering machines with up to 55 minutes of recording time
- Unique sculptural shape with flawless lines and surfaces
- Flexible stand-alone base station
You need to see the Siemens Gigaset Sculpture CL750A GO first-hand to truly appreciate the strikingly elegant design. The unique sculptural shape, ergonomic lines and flawless surfaces make this our top choice for anyone looking for a designer cordless phone. As one of Gigaset’s top-range models it boasts a flexible standalone base, which means that it can be plugged into your phone line and hidden away out of site. The CL750A is expandable up to 6 handsets for larger homes, is VoIP compatible, and delivers exceptional HD sound quality on calls.What We Think
Product Features
- Gigaset GO technology for landline & VoIP
- Brilliant sound quality with Gigaset High Sound PerformanceTM (HSP)
- Three integrated answering machines with up to 55 minutes of recording time
- Unique sculptural shape with flawless lines and surfaces
- Flexible stand-alone base station
RRP: £119.99£79.9933% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
2. 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£114.9923% Off - Save a total of £35.00 -
3. Panasonic KX-PRS120EW Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Answer Machine
Product Features
- Up to 12 hours talktime/150 hours standby
- 300 name and number memories
- Noise Reduction
- One Touch Eco Mode
Modern elegance paired with a budget-friendly design – does that even exist? It does in the shape of the Panasonic KX-PRS 120, the sophisticated cordless phone with one-touch ECO mode and all sorts of excellent features. This designer phone boasts with a large, high-contrast display, an icon-based navigation system, and impressive battery time of up to 12 hours talk-time. An integrated call-blocking feature rounds off the impressive abilities of this top designer phone, and makes it a great buy. Whether you're style- or eco-conscious (or both), the Panasonic KX-PRS120 is an excellent choice, which customers praised for its style and sound quality.What We Think
Product Features
- Up to 12 hours talktime/150 hours standby
- 300 name and number memories
- Noise Reduction
- One Touch Eco Mode
RRP: £99.99£59.9940% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
4. Panasonic KX-PRW 120 Premium Cordless Phone, Single Handset with Answer Machine
Product Features
- Smartphone Connect to make and answer landline calls from your smartphone
- Beautiful 2.2-inch LCD colour display
- Talking Caller ID
- Featuring noise reduction and baby monitoring
- One Touch Eco Mode
This award-winning phone (iF Product Design Awards) is a brilliant choice for those who want a subtly modern cordless phone. Features include a magnetic adapter, 2.2" TFT colour LCD screen, talking caller ID, noise cancelling, and baby monitoring. The phone's physical elegance is perfectly complemented by its stylish user interface, which is also easy and comfortable to use, making this an excellent buy. A particularly clever design choice is the magnetic adapter, which safely holds the handset in the charging cradle. With a genuine metal frame and subtle colour scheme, the Panasonic PRW 120 is a prestigious choice with lots of useful features, and cordless DECT technology. Effective call barring and award-winning design make this cordless designer phone a winner.What We Think
Product Features
- Smartphone Connect to make and answer landline calls from your smartphone
- Beautiful 2.2-inch LCD colour display
- Talking Caller ID
- Featuring noise reduction and baby monitoring
- One Touch Eco Mode
RRP: £119.99£79.9933% Off - Save a total of £40.00 -
5. Siemens Gigaset SL400A
2 year guarantee includedProduct Features
- 1.8” high-resolution TFT colour display
- High-quality genuine metal frame and keypad
- Answering machine with up to 45 minutes recording time
- Data synchronisation
We are big fans of the SL400A, which is one of Gigaset’s top of the range DECT phones. Everything about the SL400A exudes class, from the genuine metal frame to its large 1.8” colour display. The stylishly neat handset is one of the smallest available yet also one of the most feature rich. And with Bluetooth, data synchronisation, and Picture Caller ID (not to mention anything of its exceptional sound quality and range) it is no surprise that it was voted “Phone of the Year” in Germany. This is the home phone of choice for those with expensive tastes, and the SL400A is well worth it!What We Think
Product Features
- 1.8” high-resolution TFT colour display
- High-quality genuine metal frame and keypad
- Answering machine with up to 45 minutes recording time
- Data synchronisation
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6. Philips M8 Design Cordless Phone with Answering Machine
Product Features
- Sophisticated design with genuine metal highlights
- Calibrated, seamlessly integrated keys for precise dialling
- Up to 60 min. message on your answering machine
- Low radiation (ECO and ECO+ modes) and power consumption
The sophisticated design of the Philips M8 would already put this cordless phone on this list; however, thanks to a wide array of features it is more than just a designer phone that is available at an excellent price. The handset itself sports a large 2" TFT colour display, and boasts with low radiation (ECO and ECO+ modes), making it a safe and efficient choice for both home and office use. Genuine metal highlights make the Philips M8 a high-quality, luxury choice, while the price of the phone keeps it affordable. With its premium answering machine (up to 60mins of message recording space!), excellent battery life (up to 18 hours of talk time), and convenient speakerphone features, the Philips M8 is a fantastic choice for any modern home.What We Think
Product Features
- Sophisticated design with genuine metal highlights
- Calibrated, seamlessly integrated keys for precise dialling
- Up to 60 min. message on your answering machine
- Low radiation (ECO and ECO+ modes) and power consumption
RRP: £119.99£99.9917% Off - Save a total of £20.00 -
7. Siemens Gigaset SL450A GO Single Cordless Phone
2 year guarantee includedProduct Features
- Made with the finest materials: handset with aluminium frame
- German build quality
- Bluetooth enabled
- Gigaset GO to connect with your Smartphone
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 a "wow" factor with its 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, meaning that 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
- German build quality
- Bluetooth enabled
- Gigaset GO to connect with your Smartphone
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8. Swissvoice ePure (Black)
Product Features
- 1.4" backlit dot matrix display
- Multi handset low radiation mode
- Talk Time up to 10hr
Available in red, black, and white, the Swissvoice ePure looks almost like an artistic drawing of a telephone, but don't let that fool you: With a 1.4" backlit dot matrix display, low radiation modes, and a talk time of up to 10 hours, the Swissvoice ePure is a valued competitor amongst its designer peers. Up to five handsets and four base stations can be added to the Swissvoice ePure system, making it one of the most expandable cordless phones around. There are ten ringer melodies to choose from, and the handset also provides a nifty key lock feature to prevent you from accidentally dialling numbers while you carry it around with you. Another award-winning designer phone in this line-up, the Swissvoice ePure is a modern choice with lots of cool features, and a superb glossy design. Thanks to an additional blue-backlit keypad for maximum ease of use, and a phonebook that allows you to save up to 100 contacts, this one is an excellent buy.What We Think
Product Features
- 1.4" backlit dot matrix display
- Multi handset low radiation mode
- Talk Time up to 10hr
RRP: £89.99£74.9917% Off - Save a total of £15.00 -
9. Jacob Jensen Telephone 1 Designer Telephone
Product Features
- 12 speed-dial numbers
- 12 memory locations
- Redial function
Designed by Jacob Jensen, an industrial designer best known for his work with Bang & Olufsen, this sleek and contemporary corded phone is ideal for executives with an eye for quality. Benefits include 12 number speed dial memory and wall mountable option. It is suitable for connecting to any public network, is compatible with most PBX systems.What We Think
Product Features
- 12 speed-dial numbers
- 12 memory locations
- Redial function
RRP: £99.99£64.9935% Off - Save a total of £35.00 -
10. Siemens Gigaset Dune CL540A
2 year guarantee includedProduct Features
- Large TFT colour display
- Brilliant handsfree HSP sound quality
- Answering Machine
- Baby monitor with intercom function
The Gigaset Dune CL540A is a more traditional-looking cordless phone, but nevertheless an impressive designer choice that will fit in well with any contemporary home décor style. Features such as easy data synchronisation, and HSP (High Sound Performance) technology make this a truly easy-to-use cordless phone. Calls on the CL540A are interference and feedback free, allowing you to enjoy crystal clear sound. With an efficient missed call management system (details on the last 50 missed calls can be stored on the handset, and you can save up to 45 minutes worth of messages!) and a wealth of other high-quality features, the Siemens Gigaset CL540A is the choice for those wanting a modern phone, with laid-back style. Customers particularly praised the easy to read screen and exceptional build quality of the phone.What We Think
Product Features
- Large TFT colour display
- Brilliant handsfree HSP sound quality
- Answering Machine
- Baby monitor with intercom function
RRP: £99.99£39.9960% Off - Save a total of £60.00
If you are looking for a designer phone to suit your individual style, you’ll obviously be swamped with choices. We hope the above list made your buying choice a little easier, or at least offered you some inspiration for your next designer electronics purchase.
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