The 8 Best Office Phones (2024)

Best Overall: Panasonic KX-TG7875S Bluetooth Cordless Phone

Panasonic is one of the better-known names in electronics, and it doesn’t disappoint with this phone, particularly if your business regularly keeps you or your employees out of the office and on the road. Its Link2Cell technology links up to two smartphones, so you never really have to be away from your landline. And it works both ways—your cellphone texts will be sent to your Panasonic phone, too.

You can take calls just about anywhere thanks to this phone’s enhanced noise reduction. Plus, the power backup feature will keep it up and running even if the electricity goes out.

Maximum Phone Lines: 1 | Cordless: Yes

Best for Home Offices: Panasonic KX-TGF352N Corded/Cordless Phone

Panasonic has you covered if you're a parent who works from home, too. The KX-TGF352N phone system comes equipped with a built-in baby monitor, so you can keep an eye out on your little one while you’re in your office area. And Panasonic's noise reduction feature dampens background noise on the caller's end, so even if they're calling from a busy street, you can hear them.

Just because you work from home doesn’t mean you don’t need top-notch business capabilities as well. This phone system includes a corded phone and up to three cordless handsets, all of which feature caller ID. The base unit has a battery backup that provides up to 7 hours of use and three one-touch dial pads. There’s a call block button so you can ban those pesky telemarketers while you’re trying to take care of business. It also has an optional detector device so you can find your keys in a hurry or in an emergency. This one is perfect for both home and office use.

Maximum Phone Lines: 1 | Cordless: Yes

Best for Large Offices: AT&T CL2940 Corded Phone

If you work in a somewhat cavernous space—maybe the offices themselves are situated beside a warehouse or manufacturing area—this AT&T phone could be a great option. You’ll be able to see the CL2940’s display from a good distance away thanks to its extra-large screen. It also features caller ID, so you can decide whether you want to pick up the phone or if that particular caller can leave a message. The caller ID feature includes a 65 name-and-number memory.

The buttons are extra-large, too, and the ringer is designed to be exceptionally loud, although you can tone it down with volume control. This model also offers call waiting and audio-assist speakerphone capabilities with volume control.

Maximum Phone Lines: 1 | Cordless: No

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Best for Small Offices: Xblue X16 Small Business Phone System

Xblue's X16 is perfect for offices with a handful of people, as itcomes with four telephones. Each phone features a digital speakerphone, which is a nice touch. And if your office is a bit larger, you can buy additional phones for an all-encompassing system. This office phone system is expandable to up to six lines and 16 telephones.

The X16 also offers an “auto-attendant” for those inevitable times when no one is free to pick up the phone, and it will also create a “phone book” from your outgoing call log.

Maximum Phone Lines: 6 | Cordless: No

Best With Headset: VTech DS6771-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone

Take business calls wherever you are in the office with the VTech DS6771-3 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone. It includes a cordless headset for hands-free calls and is expandable to up to five devices. The office phone system doesn't skimp on other features, either, with its caller ID share function that adds contacts from your landline system to your mobile phone, as well as its digital answering system voice guide. Plus, it can store up to 50 calls and 1,000 names and numbers in the phonebook directory. For versatility, the phone system allows conference calls with an outside line and up to two cordless handsets.

Maximum Phone Lines: 1 | Cordless: Yes

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Best Value: AT&T ML17929 2-Line Corded Telephone

This two-line operation AT&T corded telephone is a no-frills, easy-to-use, yet quality office phone. The speakerphone features an 18-number speed dial, a 100-name and -number phonebook directory (with optional ringtones for each line), and a 99 name and number caller ID history log. You can dial and receive phone calls on two different lines for convenience, while the three-party conferencing function allows for efficient meetings. Even more, you'll know who's calling thanks to the telephone's caller ID/call waiting feature.

Maximum Phone Lines: 2 | Cordless: No

Best Budget: Snom IP 710 Phone

The 710 phone comes with a comfortable price tag.Even with the affordable cost, you won’t give up any important features. The Snom 710 is loaded with helpful options, including an ergonomic handset and five programmable keys.

The display is backlit and the phone accommodates up to 12 lines so it can handle the needs of most offices.

Maximum Phone Lines: 12 | Cordless: No

Best for Memory Storage: Grandstream GXP1400 Phone

Grandstream’s GXP1400 is an HD IP telephone that offers 3-way conference calling and a whole lot of memory. It will store the numbers of up to 500 contacts for you and retain a history of your last 200 calls. Its personalization features include everything from local weather forecasts to the ability to choose your own ringtones, making it a useful desk accessory for many purposes.

The GXP1400accommodates two phone lines, operates on a Linux-based system, and is SIP-enabled.

Maximum Phone Lines: 2 | Cordless: No

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