Panasonic KX-TG6512

*Est. $60

Reviewed

October 2010

Basic cordless phone

Pros

Expandable up to 6 handsets
Clear voice quality
Long range
Easy to use
Power-saving mode

Cons

No answering machine
No one-touch dial

Where to Buy

for $48.93

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The top-rated Panasonic KX-TG6512 earns its place with features such as an extra-long range, very good voice quality and the ability to support up to six handsets. All the usual extras are included here, such as call waiting and caller ID, plus caller ID blocking for unwanted calls and a special "eco mode" that senses when the handset is being used close to the base and automatically reduces power consumption. The phone's DECT technology prevents interference from everyday appliances and home Wi-Fi networks. The KX-TG6512 garners overwhelmingly positive reports from consumers on sites like Amazon.com and Walmart.com, with only a handful reporting that the ringer is not loud enough for their taste.

ConsumerReports.org provides the best guidance on the Panasonic KX-TG6512 with its exhaustive expert tests. Owner reviews can be found at Amazon.com and Walmart.com.

Where To Buy

Panasonic KX-TG6512B DECT 6.0 PLUS Expandable Digital Cordless Phone System, Black, 2 Handsets

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Experts here test the Panasonic KX-TG6512 and rate its ease of use, range, voice quality and more in a recent comparison test of 46 cordless-phone models. Results are displayed in a handy chart, making it easy to see which ones are the best. However, the information is only available to paid subscribers.

Review: Cordless Phone Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2010

2. Amazon.com

There are about two dozen user reviews here, and they are overwhelmingly positive, as are the dozen or so consumer reviews written for the three-handset model, the KX-TG6513. Besides the low-ringer issue, the few complaints cluster around an advertising error, rather than any shortcomings of the product.

Review: Panasonic KX-TG6512B DECT 6.0 PLUS Expandable Digital Cordless Phone System, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Walmart.com

The handful of customer reviews on this site praise the Panasonic KX-TG6512 for its long range and excellent sound quality. All but one reviewer considers the phone a great value for the money.

Review: Panasonic KX-TG6512B DECT 6.0 Plus Expandable Cordless Phone, Contributors to Walmart.com

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