10 Best Cordless Phones UK 2024 | BT, Gigaset and More

Taking our top spot is this cordless phone with an answering machine from BT. An accessible phone for all users, it has large buttons and a clear display as well as hearing aid support. 

The 4600 thwarts pesky cold callers with the trueCall technology to screen numbers before you pick up. You can even PIN protect certain numbers such as premium-rate lines or mobile phones, to deter curious youngsters and avoid a costly surprise on your phone bill at the end of the month!  

If you're unfortunate enough to be constantly plagued by unwanted calls, then this phone has got you covered. Not only can it block up to 1000 numbers, but uses trueCall technology, which requires callers to identify themselves before forwarding the call. 

That way you can decide whether to answer, block or send them to the answering machine, so you never have to take a sales call again! Best of all, this phone can sync with your mobile or smart home assistant to access your contacts and answer calls across devices.

Looking more like a millennial re-design of an old-school Nokia, this phone from Panasonic surprisingly has some of the best features money can buy. It has plenty of space on the answering machine and a 500 contact phonebook, which we imagine most standard households would struggle to fill!

On top of this, it features mobile phone syncing, so you can answer incoming calls from either device. A pretty convenient addition for both work and personal use. 

Easily up there with the best money can buy, Gigaset's cordless phone boasts excellent clarity and high quality sound. It has a large, crisp full-colour LCD display as well as a speakerphone function for convenient hands-free calling. 

A nifty little feature we particularly like is the option to assign each number in your phonebook its own specific ringtone. That way you can instantly know whether it's the kids or a work colleague calling, just as you've sat down with your dinner. 

Another rough and ready option, Gigaset's Robust cordless phone is perfect for garages, workshops and kitchens. Capable of withstanding more than a few knocks and bumps, users will appreciate the mammoth 55-minute answering machine and large, easy-to-read LCD screen. 

This phone has a loud ring tone and visual call indicators, so even if you're using noisy power tools or running the dishwasher you'll never miss a call!

With its bold science fiction-esque design, this cordless phone wouldn't look out of place in any office or home. More than just a stylish handset, the BT Diverse has a few high-tech features to help you stay in touch, such as built in digital answering and playback functions.

It has a very respectable 27-minute answering machine memory and speakerphone capability. With the option of storing and sharing up to 200 contacts between 5 additional handsets.

If you're looking for a product that's cheap, cheerful and does the job, then this Panasonic cordless phone is the one for you. It has up to 18 minutes of answering machine memory, as well as a 50 person phonebook and speakerphone function. 

Additionally, you'll be able to block calls from up to 50 numbers including the option to screen numbers that start with a particular set of digits. No more pestering PPI-calls from 0845 or 0345 ever again!  

These weatherproof phones from BT have an IPX6 rating, which means they can withstand high-pressure water sprays from any angle. Perfect for the Great British weather!

They have a robust design that's spot-on for those looking to link up their home phone to their garage or workshop. You'll get plenty of high-quality talk time with up to 50 m indoors and a massive 1000 m range outdoors.  

One you'll certainly want to use 'Everyday', this cordless phone is as simple as it gets, yet still manages to pack in some excellent features. It has a decent 50 m range indoors and is comfortable to hold when talking for prolonged periods of time. 

Disappointingly, there's no loudspeaker and the default ringing volume will likely be a lot quieter than you're used to. Luckily, this can be easily changed through the phone's settings. 

This premium set from Panasonic has base unit that comes with an answering machine capable of recording up to 40 minutes of messages, ample time for your Dad to fill you in on what's been going on at home when you don't have time to take the call. 

Furthermore, it has a vibrant full-colour LCD screen, even if it's a little on the smaller side. Unfortunately, the sound quality and microphone are a little below average, so it may be best using that answering machine after all.