If you're looking for the best landline phone, you've come to the right place. In a world obsessed with smart phones, it's easy to assume that landlines are a thing of the past. But that's far from the case. In fact, cordless phones are still of major importance to the older generation – and anyone not organically attached to their mobiles.
Plus, the majority of broadband deals come with line rental, so it can actually work out cheaper if you're not someone who uses a mobile phone regularly. And if you’re a business owner or if you live in an area that has next to no signal, investing in a landline phone will make sure you're always reachable.
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The best landline phones 2020
1. Panasonic Premium Design Series KX-PRS120
Best landline phone: a sleek take on the cordless landline phone, which ticks all the boxes
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This landline phone comes complete with all the features you need in your next home phone; making it our top pick currently available. Here's everything you need to know:
What are its features?
Easy to use and a great all-rounder, it comes complete with speakerphone, talking caller ID, an answering machine and a choice of 40 different ringtones.
What else?
On top of all this, there's the option to block nuisance callers, meaning you'll no longer have to endure the frequent sales calls that frustrate so many.
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Design-wise, a slim and stylish shape ensures it will suit many modern spaces.
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2. Panasonic KX-TGK222EW
Best landline phone for style: a stylish model that will blend seamlessly into your scheme
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A landline phone we certainly wouldn't mind having on display in our house, this cordless phone has all the features you might expect, plus it looks pretty good.
What are its features?
Complete with a handy 'do not disturb' mode, designed to prevent unwanted disturbances, as well as the option to block calls, 18 hours of talk time and an incredible 200 hours of standby time, this model covers more than the basic requirements.
What else?
Our only complaint? The interface isn't as friendly as it could be. However, if you're after a phone to simply make and receive a few calls a week, then is the best cordless phone for you.
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Slim, neat and not dissimilar looking to sought after designer cordless phones, this model will blend in seamlessly with your home's interiors.
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3. Gigaset SL450A GO
Best digital landline phone: a high-quality DECT home phone
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With a large, digital screen display, the option to save up to 500 contacts and range of 300m, it's easier than ever to roam around the house while taking a call, thanks to this landline phone.
What are its features?
The battery life and connection quality are said to be excellent, with clear and crisp sound from both ends of the line.
While the ring isn’t as loud as we would hope, which could make it hard to hear if you’re far away from the phone, there are a wide choice of ringtones available, so you can pick one you are most likely to recognise.
What else?
For those who need a house phone for business, this one can be quite handy as it has a Bluetooth function that allows you to connect it to a headset or computer device.
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It's like a retro mobile phone. We don't dislike that but it won't win prizes for looks.
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4. Gigaset SL910A
Best landline phone for multi-tasking: mobile looks with home-phone capabilities
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This cordless phone is possibly the closest you'll get to a mobile phone while shopping for one of the next best cordless phones.
What features does it have?
Its large touchscreen, intuitive interface and a decent range make it very much... well, mobile for a home phone.
What else?
It's easy to operate and to see, and its lucid, high-quality screen offers a much more comfortable experience than faded numerals on an orange or blue backlit screen for short-sighted users.
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Commended its high-quality design, the phone itself feels considerable and well-built, a far cry from some of the more flimsy-feeling plastic handsets.
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5. Panasonic KX-PRS120
Best landline phone for connecting to your smartphone: a smart house phone that makes a great second handset for your mobile
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If you want to make it easier to take calls at home, this cordless phone acts as a second handset for your mobile or another smart device.
What features does it have?
You can connect via Wi-Fi which makes it great for business as you can transfer calls between devices and set up conference calls. This phone is also designed to help reduce any background noise or static when on calls, which users have found make the line much clearer from both ends.
What else?
Those who have used it say it's very easy to set up and works extremely well, but for those who have iPhones, it was said to drain their battery quite quickly.
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It's a little angular for our taste but won't look out of place in any contemporary home office.
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6. BT 8600
Best budget landline phone: twin handsets which are great for chatty households
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Perfect for households plagued by cold callers, those who have invested in this landline phone are impressed by its handy call-blocking function.
What features does it have?
The handset itself is slim and easy to use, with an impressive 21 hours of talk time. Plus the digital answer machine can record up to 60 minutes of messages. Plus, this cordless phone provides access to a 200 name and number directory and it has a hands-free speaker, too.
What else?
While a few people have experienced issues with the line being crackly in some areas of the home, this is more dependent on location than the handset itself. Plus, this issue can be eased by investing in more than one handset for your home.
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Classic BT looks, the 1.8in screen makes it look functional and capable.
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How to buy the best cordless landline phone
Where to buy the best landline phone
Gone are the days of corded, rotary dial phones (unless you’re looking to go retro). Instead, modern house phones are sleek, smart, and can be packed full of modern features.
Here's what we looked out for in our cordless phone reviews, and what you should consider when purchasing a cordless landline phone:
Answering machine
Some of the best cordless landline phones can even sync up to your mobile so you’ll never miss a call when you’re out, but if you’d rather not be bothered when not at home, then pretty much all house phones come with an integrated answering machine for important messages.
Touch screen?
Many modern house phones come with a large touch screen, although simple keypads are available too.
Added features
If you use your home phone a lot, you might want to look out for handsets that offer speed dial and contact storage – some phones even allow you to set a different ringtone for different people to avoid the element of surprise.
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