Top 10 Best BT Cordless Phones of 2019

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.

An easy to use home phone with big buttons, extra loud volume, and an inductive coupler, the BT4600 provides added convenience for older users. As with the first entry in our Top 10, the BT 4600 also includes one-touch call blocking and an array of call-blocking features that provide a simple solution to eliminating unwanted and intrusive nuisance calls. Call Guardian can be used effectively to block up to 100% of unwanted calls and the integrated answering machine has a call screening function for added security. This is one of the most dependable phones , and is remarkably easy to use, too. That makes it our top choice for elderly customers looking for a new home phone.

True to its name, the BT Advanced cordless phone comes packed with the latest DECT technology and a whole host of useful features. For one thing, its call blocking features are second to none. As well as award-winning trueCall technology, it also allows you to block up to 1000 individual numbers. That way, you can stop up to 100% of nuisance calls from getting through- leaving you free to enjoy some peace and quiet. It also comes with an answering machine with up to 30 minutes of storage, and a spacious phonebook. This makes the BT Advanced cordless phone a solid choice that undoubtedly earns its place on our Top 10 list.

While the BT Essential might not have such comprehensive call blocking as the BT Advanced, it nevertheless offers plenty of protection from nuisance calls. With just a few presses of a button, you can easily block common types of nuisance calls, such as withheld or international numbers. You also have the option of blocking certain numbers or prefixes, too, to give you an extra layer of protection. The phone itself is also very easy to use, with a 1.8" backlit screen and a streamlined menu setup.

The second big button cordless phone from BT to make it onto our top 10 is the BT4000. An easy to use home phone without answering machine that has proven a favourite with our customers. The orange backlit display is easy to read, and shouldn’t pose issues even for those with slight visual impairments, and the handset has extra loud volume and hearing aid compatible features making this a brilliant choice for older users. The BT 4000 Big Button phone boasts with a dependable 13 hours talk-time battery life, and an impressive 160 hours of standby when it is fully charged. If you are looking for a cordless phone with big buttons, nuisance call blocking features (a great feature of many BT telephones!), and functions specifically geared at elderly customers, the BT 4500 is the perfect solution for you.

Bringing a touch of style to the BT range, the BT Premium cordless phone is one of the best-looking models out there. But it's more than just a pretty face- it also comes with a number of great features that add some extra functionality. As with all of BT cordless phones, the BT Premium includes advanced call-blocking technology and reliable range of up to 50m indoors and 300m outdoors. But it also includes link-to-mobile functionality that lets you quickly copy over your address book from one phone to the other, and even make and receive landline calls from your smartphone. While the sound quality isn't quite up there with competing brands like Gigaset, the BT Premium is still a solid choice for those in search of an advanced home phone.

As an entry-level model, the BT 2700 is a great choice- especially since it comes with a built-in answering machine. With up to 20 minutes of recording time, it isn't the largest one around, but it's rare to find one at all on a handset at this price. The battery life is also worth mentioning, with up to 12 hours of talk time and up to 120 hours on standby- making it ideal if you frequently forget to put the handset back on to charge. Plus, it comes with the same basic call blocking features that you'll find on many more expensive BT cordless phones, making it excellent value for money.

Quick to set up and easy to use, the BT Everyday cordless phone includes all the features you'll need. From an answering machine with up to 15 minutes of storage space, to a phonebook with space for 50 entries, casual users should find the BT Everyday fit for purpose. On-screen prompts will help you get your new phone up and running in just a couple of minutes. It also includes a basic version of BT's call-blocking software, with the ability to block up to 20 individual numbers as well as a handy Do Not Disturb mode.

In essence, the BT 2200 cordless phone is very similar to an earlier entry on our Top 10, the BT 2700. The main difference between the two models is that the BT 2200 doesn't come with a built-in answering machine. However, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Many people prefer to use the answering machine provided by their call provider. If you are one of those people, then the BT 2200 will let you save a fair bit of money while still getting the same great features on the handset itself. As one of our best value cordless phones, this model is a solid choice for the budget-conscious.

And just making it into our list of the Top 10 Best Cordless Phones by BT is the practical and easy to use BT2000. This basic home phone might not come with as many bells and whistles as some of the higher entries in our list but that’s partly what we love about this phone. It does what it is supposed to (namely provide good call quality for your landline) very well and is really easy to use. The BT 2000 phone also offers a useful “do not disturb” mode, which you can easily turn on or off during night time or dinner – or any other time when you just don’t want to be called. The range of the BT 2000 is impressive at up to 300 metres outdoors and 50 indoors. Further benefits of this little gem include dependable battery life, and a phonebook memory for up to 50 contacts making the BT 2000 a great, reliable choice, for those wanting a basic cordless phone without answering machine.