When we tested the C575A for ourselves, we found that it performed better than the average cordless phone. When choosing a phone, it’s also worth thinking about whether you might want a second or third handset. You can even personalise your answering machine by recording your own outgoing message and setting the maximum recording length.

Instead, I’d recommend looking at the battery life of the handsets, whether they can read SMS messages, and the range of how far the device can be from its base station. It’s a bit more expensive than other phones, but if you need the range and rugged build it’s an excellent choice.It boasts best-in-class sound quality on both types of lines and even features a full-duplex loudspeaker so is equally clear on handsfree mode. Also, unlike most of the other phones on this list, the blacklist is extensive, allowing you to block hundreds of numbers, rather than the poxy 20 or 30 on most of these phones.

If you're looking for a digital-switchover ready cordless phone or need a premium model for your home of office the C570A VOIP offers exceptional value for money and is expandable up to 6 handsets! Many people appreciate the advantages of landline phones: Reliable connections with no dead spots, outstanding voice quality and a high level of comfort thanks to a practical shape that often feels better against your ear than a mobile phone. jack for use with a headset, micro-USB charging, vibrating alert mode, and some of the best sound we've experienced from a cordless phone.Comparing the quality of these cordless phones with my desk phone which has a cord, I didn’t notice any real difference. Like all Gigaset Cordless Telephones, the A270A is equipped with environmentally friendly ECO DECT Technology. This guarantees you outstanding legibility, thanks to the lighting even in difficult lighting conditions. Luckily, more of the same is probably what everybody wanted; with its big, clearly-labelled buttons and straightforward menus, this is still an easy-to-use and very practical handset.