Telephones for offices
It is critical to make a knowledgeable choice when purchasing new business phones. Your new phone must be perfectly fit for purpose as a vital line of communication between your company and its customers. To assist you in making the right decision, we’ve compiled the following list of our top business phone picks.
The sound quality is by far the most important factor to consider when purchasing a business phone. First impressions are everything, so make sure you’re coming across loud and clear on those important phone calls. These brands are well-known for their high-quality sound and are thus well-represented below.
You should also consider how you intend to use your new phones. Many businesses are now switching to VoIP because it is often much cheaper if you make a large volume of calls.
10. Snom D785
The D785 desk phone from Snom’s D7XX Series should fit comfortably on any desk in your home, and it includes two integrated displays: a high-resolution color screen and a second screen for dynamic contact management. With 24 self-labeling one-touch keys that can be personalized to make your home office working day easier, these interfaces make it incredibly easy to independently manage applications, group calls, speed dialing, and more.
These phones also have HD audio quality, integrated Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and all of the standard call features.
Features
- Brand Snom
- Telephone Type Corded
- Number of Batteries 2 Product Specific batteries required.
- Dialer Type Single Keypad
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 7.28 x 3.54 x 8.66 inches
- Answering System Type Digital
- Item Weight 1.8 Pounds
- Conference Call Capability 3-way
- Caller Identification Yes
9. Alcatel-Lucent 8078s BT
Although the name is a mouthful, the Alcatel-Lucent 8078s BT is not difficult to use. At $416 per unit, it certainly has a high price point, but that’s justified by a slew of premium features that you won’t find on cheaper office phones.
This office phone, for example, has an ergonomic display touchscreen that you can adjust to suit your posture – ideal for those long calls from your office chair. Meanwhile, the phone has 72 programmable soft keys and an attached alphabetical keyboard with call-by-name functions to help you personalize your everyday calling experience.
Features
- VoIP compatible
- HD audio
- Color screen
- Number of phone lines
8. Avaya 9641GS
This phone has a simple-to-use touchscreen that offers quick access to your company’s web applications, calendars, as well as other productivity tools, in addition to its high-quality sound. This makes it very simple for office cubicle workers to access shared corporation documents and information from their own desk.
This model aims to make the lives of cubicle workers much easier by utilizing low energy consumption, advanced functionality, and high bandwidth (meaning the phone system can support a large number of crystal-clear calls).
Features
- Brand Avaya
- Dialer Type Single Keypad
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 15 x 12 x 6 inches
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
- Caller Identification No
7. RCA Unison U1000
This user-friendly and high-quality RCA office phone features incredible sound quality and a full-duplex speakerphone. This means that any phone calls you make or receive from your office, whether to customers, partners, investors, or anyone else, will always sound crystal clear, projecting a professional image and ensuring no information is lost.
Even better, the RCA Unison U1000 combines high sound quality with ease of use. It’s easy to set up, and you can connect up to ten cordless handsets to the RCA’s base station to give your team maximum mobility. It’s also the second-most affordable office phone on this list.
Features
- Brand RCA
- Telephone Type Cordless
- Number of Batteries AAA batteries required.
- Material Plastic
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 7 x 8.9 x 7 inches
- Answering System Type Digital
- Item Weight 2.59 Pounds
- Compatible Devices U1100, U1200
- Conference Call Capability 6-way
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
6. Samsung SMT-I3105
In true Samsung fashion, the SMT-I3105 is extremely simple to use while also providing a variety of useful features such as call logging, text messages, and video calling. With such a well-known brand, you can also expect smooth audio quality, which is ideal for video calls via Skype or Google Hangouts. With many businesses moving toward hybrid working, having the ability to video chat with your team across multiple locations is critical.
This phone also includes 100 programmable soft keys (virtual buttons on your display) for quick access to features like speed dialing and call forwarding.
Features
- VoIP compatible
- HD audio
- Color screen
- Number of phone lines: 4
5. Poly SoundStation IP 5000
The SoundStation IP 5000 is designed for office meeting rooms with up to six participants and includes the patented Poly Acoustic Clarity technology, which makes conference calls feel like face-to-face conversations.
This office conference phone also includes a 360-degree microphone with voice detection, which automatically adjusts the microphone’s sensitivity to ensure that anyone in the room can talk normally and be heard from up to two meters away. The intelligent technology in this conference phone makes it a dependable choice for the majority of office meeting rooms.
Features
- Brand Polycom
- Color Black Gray, Black
- Material Plastic
- Dialer Type Single Keypad
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 18 x 4 x 12 inches
- Answering System Type Digital
- Item Weight 1.14 Pounds
- Phone Talk Time 8 Hours
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
- Caller Identification No
4. Grandstream GXP1630
The Grandstream GXP1630 is a small and inexpensive option, and it is the cheapest office phone in our top ten. Because of its low price, it can only support three lines, making it best suited for small to medium offices.
However, in terms of technical features, the GXP1630 delivers a lot for the money. It provides HD audio, a high-quality speakerphone, and a customizable screen for less than $90. By our high standards, that’s excellent value for money.
Features
- Brand Grandstream
- Color Black
- Number of Batteries 1 CR123A batteries required.
- Power Source Corded Electric
- Dialer Type Single Keypad
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 7.8 x 6.9 x 3.4 inches
- Answering System Type Digital
- Item Weight 1.7 Pounds
- Conference Call Capability 4-way
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
3. Cisco SPA514G
Beware, frill seekers: this office phone checks all the essential boxes but nothing more. That is why we have designated it as the best phone for small businesses and startups on today’s list; it provides the call management features that small, office-based teams require without overwhelming them with functions and features that they do not require.
Of course, this model, like all Cisco phones, provides excellent voice quality and connectivity, so your calls with customers should be crystal clear and not drop. After all, for a small business trying to gain traction, making a good first impression over the phone is critical.
Features
- Brand CISCO DESIGNED
- Telephone Type Corded
- Answering System Type Digital
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
2. Poly VVX 301/311
The Poly (formerly Polycom) VVX 300 pushes plug-and-play readiness to a new level by being ready to dial right out of the box. Therefore, rapidly expanding call centers won’t have to waste time on laborious installations.
This six-line handset offers some great features, including HD voice quality, POE (power over ethernet) capability, and an intuitive user interface. It is suitable for handling a low to moderate number of calls. In the hectic environment of a call center, the value of usability cannot be overstated.
Features
- Brand Polycom
- Color Black
- Telephone Type Corded
- Dialer Type Single Keypad
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 4.53 x 1.5 x 3.07 inches
- Item Weight 2 Pounds
- Caller Identification No
1. Cisco 7841
The Cisco 7841 checks all the boxes for a business phone and is an affordable, dependable deskmate ideal for companies with a variety of requirements.
You can easily switch between speakerphone, the directory, messaging, and other functions thanks to its wideband audio (high-definition sound), high-resolution displays, built-in speakerphone, and dedicated short cut fixed keys.
Because it combines quality and cost-effectiveness in equal measure and offers all the features your team should require for a very affordable price, this phone is our top pick for offices.
Features
- Brand Cisco
- Color Black
- Telephone Type Corded
- Number of Batteries 1 A batteries required.
- Material Plastic
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 11 x 3 x 12 inches
- Answering System Type Digital
- Item Weight 0.87 Kilograms
- Multiline Operation Multi-Line Operation
- Caller Identification Yes
Conclusion
So there you have it—ten of the best names from the office phone book. You should now have the knowledge necessary to begin looking for your next office phone with this list of contacts.
Additionally, you should look for a phone system provider who makes it simple and affordable for you to add phones.