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Top 10 - best cordless phones on the market

Whether you are looking to buy a new phone or perhaps you need some gift ideas, here is our much coveted top 10 best cordless phones of 2013 to help you make the right choice.

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Siemens Gigaset SL785 Siemens Gigaset SL785 DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset CS3 Siemens Gigaset CS3 DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset S795 Siemens Gigaset S795 DETAILS
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Panasonic KX TG 8521 Telephone Panasonic KX TG 8521 Telephone DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset SL400A Siemens Gigaset SL400A DETAILS
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Panasonic KX TG 6521 Phone Panasonic KX TG 6521 Phone DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset E495 Siemens Gigaset E495 DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset SL910A Siemens Gigaset SL910A DETAILS
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Panasonic KX TG 6461 Telephone Panasonic KX TG 6461 Telephone DETAILS
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Siemens Gigaset C595 Siemens Gigaset C595 DETAILS
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Top 10 Cordless Phones currently on the market

We tested all phones released based on:
  • Sound quality
  • Usability
  • Features
  • Build quality
  • General performance (range, battery life, answering machine etc)
  • All reviews are conducted strictly on phones released in the last 12 months

Siemens features heavily in our list of best home phones and it's no surprise. Their outstanding build and sound quality combined with intuitive features, sets them apart from the rest. So here we go…

cordless phone no 1
Guide Price
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Twin handset:
£99.99
£169.99
editors rating

95/100

final score

100/100


Siemens Gigaset SL785 GET FREE DELIVERY
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: Words can’t describe just how good this phone is. Firstly lets start with its beautiful metal exterior and its gorgeous TFT QVGA display. It really is stunning and is by far the closest thing we’ve seen in a home phone that resembles a top quality mobile. Packed with an array of useful features, this stunning phone is now the no1 seller in Europe. If you have the cash, this is the best home phone ever made - we can’t emphasise this enough. Great sound/build quality, fabulous looks, a host of features and the best speakerphone we’ve come across in a cordless phone. If you’re looking for the best, then look no further - you’ll be the envy of all your friends.

You can see some snaps of the stunning Gigaset SL785 here

Over 100 Customer Reviews on the SL785 here
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cordless phone no 2
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£39.99
£69.99
editors rating

92/100

final score

98/100


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9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
9
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: Yet another Siemens phone in the top we hear you cry. Its been a terrific year for Siemens who seem to have got it spot on and now have a great range of phones - arguably the best. The CS3 surprised us in many ways (all good). An absolute bargain at only £69.99 for the twin, we weren’t expecting much but not only did it deliver with excellent sound and an easy to use system, but it was also quite an attractive phone. Our bestseller and a best buy with Which? to boast. If you’re on a budget but still want a great cordless phone, then look no further. Who said the recession was bad!
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cordless phone no 3
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£59.99
£99.99
editors rating

95/100

final score

96/100


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Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
9
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: This phone has exceeded all our expectations. It has all the features you could possibly want, looks stylish and look set to be a bestseller for the next couple of years. This Eco friendly phone boasts all the latest features with a great sound and a fantastic colour screen. If you want a business like premium phone with the best sound in the market at a very competitive price, you need look no further. Our only trouble was where to place this phone. It’s not quite as feature rich as the Siemens SL785 (which rocks by the way) but it’s also not as value for money as the Siemens CS3 (which rolls) - stuck between a rock and hard place we hear you cry. If your budget doesn’t stretch to the SL785 but you still want a super sexy new cordless, then the Gigaset S795 come with all the trimmings (except bluetooth).
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cordless phone no 4
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£39.99
£59.99
editors rating

90/100

final score

92/100


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Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
9
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: The best phone from Panasonic by a country mile. Known for making some of the best cordless phones, it was no surprise again that this year saw them produce another contender for the top honour. Shame it doesn’t have a SIM card reader, otherwise it would have scored a tad higher. It did, however, boast one of the clearest speakerphones in our tests and the first real bargain at only £70 for a quality twin (or £125 for 4 handsets)
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cordless phone no 5
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£89.99
£159.99
editors rating

85/100

final score

89/100


Siemens Gigaset SL400A GET FREE DELIVERY
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
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AverageCustomer
Review5/5

What we think: The all singing, feature packed, top of the range SL400. If you want a sexy home phone that has bluetooth and a host of other features, then the the sleek and stylish SL400A is the one for you. With great performance to match, it’s a sure fire winner. Voted in Germany as “Phone of the Year" we are sure it will quickly become a favourite in the UK as well. The best looking phone currently on the market.
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cordless phone no 6
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£29.99
£39.99
editors rating

82/100

final score

88/100


Panasonic KX TG 6521 Phone GET FREE DELIVERY
Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
9
9
Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
8
9
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: You simply can’t go wrong with Panasonic (or Siemens for that matter). This is their 2010 upgrade to the best selling 6422 (discontinued). It is a no frills phone with all the essential features such as call transfer, intercom, speakerphone, caller display etc. If you’re on a bit of a budget but still want a high quality phone, then this (along with the Siemens CS3) are the only to consider.
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cordless phone no 7
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£59.99
£89.99
editors rating

85/100

final score

87/100


Siemens Gigaset E495 GET FREE DELIVERY
Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
9
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: Here it is - one of the best cordless home phones released ever. All round, the top family phone on the market. One of only two ruggedised phones, Siemens have produced a phone worthy of the top spot. For the price, it doesn’t come much better than this. You can read an extended review here.

Read the full review here >
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cordless phone no 8
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£129.99
£229.99
editors rating

84/100

final score

86/100


Siemens Gigaset SL910A GET FREE DELIVERY
Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
10
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AverageCustomer
Review5/5

What we think: The first home phone which looks and feels like a Smartphone. The Siemens Gigaset SL910A has the look normally seen with Apple or Samsung products, a bright full colour 3.2″ touch screen (320 x 480 pixels) which stores up to 500 contacts (each with up eight numbers and a photograph) and an integrated answering machine which stores a generous 55 minutes of messages, room monitoring (so a pair can double as a baby monitor) as well as support for Bluetooth and mini USB. Offering impressive Voice Quality it's the phone everyone would want, wouldn't it be for the price. Starting from £129.99 for the White Version and £139 for the Black, you get what you pay for.
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cordless phone no 9
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£79.99
£99.99
editors rating

81/100

final score

83/100


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Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
9
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: Bit of a late entry this one which was only released in September. The only high quality corded and cordless phone combination currently on the market. Great for small businesses or at home. Big buttons and speed dial make this phone very attractive. If you ever lose the handset, you can simply make calls from the base. A nice feature which is also suited to business users.
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cordless phone no 10
Guide Price
Single handset:
Twin handset:
£39.99
£69.99
editors rating

80/100

final score

82/100


Siemens Gigaset C595 GET FREE DELIVERY
Handset featuresStyle/DesignValue for money
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Sound qualityEase of set up/useBattery life
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AverageCustomer
Review4.5/5

What we think: A terrific phone which we are sure will be a best seller in months to come. The Gigaset C595 is cram packed with useful features including a silent ringer if the caller has withheld their number. Sound quality is clear and the display is a vast improvment on other models. The Siemens C595 should really be a more expensive product - a steal at around £70 for the twin version.
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We would love to hear from you, if you agree with our top 10 best cordless phones and if there is any phone you would like us to review. We will be updating this article ever 3-6 months to keep it always up to date.

  comments
28 October 2008 | 19:11
Gamingforever
said

Hey u hv infact got a nice collection of phones…

14 January 2009 | 01:57
angela neil
said

husband has a garage business over a large area eg. spares, bodyshop , and mechanical, so he walks between them all day . he also is a hands on person so the phone needs to be very duarable ie. dropped,left outside ,and generally abused . i have a bt elements phone at home and it seems ok ,ive just ordered a twin set from yourselves ,am i making the right decision

8 May 2009 | 10:43
jayna
said

I have a binatone speak easy combo 3610, it is not very good with range, i have a 5 bed room house, the main phone is downstairs at the main door, one in the kitchen( 10 meters away ) shows low range, another upstairs also shows low range and keeps on giving the warning through out the night, so annoying. Yet the specs say 50 m indoor range. Not true

9 June 2009 | 14:36
Nick Gilbert
said

I work in the motor trade as a sole trader.Are the cordless phones easy to divert to a mobile ? Any feedback please.

28 July 2009 | 18:34
KEN JAMES
said

I am looking for a tripel cordless phone with answering machine that will work in Spain

30 July 2010 | 18:09
John Davis
said

A grand collection of phones.

1 October 2010 | 12:46
Ian Goldie
said

Interesting article. But I would be interested to read whether an answerphone has a flashing signal to let you know if a new message has come in. Friends without a flash are often slow to reply, while friends with one get back very fast.

18 November 2010 | 01:04
frank
said

Hi,

I would like to know what is the difference between sl780 and sl785.

3 March 2011 | 17:39
Ruby
said

Im a big blog enthusiast and with all of the blogs out there now, not very many stand out like yours does. Your blog caught my eye and I thought that I would post to let you know.

27 March 2011 | 22:59
sam
said

The SL785 has an answering machine but the SL780 doesnt. Hope that helps.

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