The latest corded and cordless phones are staying relevant by working better with smartphones and enabling family and friends who feel more comfortable talking on a landline phone keep in touch. 

We test and compare each model for:

• ease of use
• sound quality
• battery life.

While answering machine performance is scored, it doesn’t contribute to the CHOICE Expert Rating. This allows direct comparisons to be made between landline phones with and without an answering machine. All models are tested with an extra handset.

Our Recommended list helps you see the best performers at a glance.

Shopping links on the CHOICE website

CHOICE is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping consumers. Clicking a link will take you to a retailer’s website to shop. While we make money if you buy through some retailer links, this doesn’t influence any of our rankings. 100% of the money we make goes straight back into our nonprofit mission. We’re currently testing this service and will consider providing more shopping links in the future. Tell us what you think.