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Our Top Choice
Panasonic Expandable Cordless Answering Machine
Panasonic was launched in 1918 and creates things of value, which are innovative and built to last. Its cordless phones are particularly popular.
Caller ID lets you know who calls you. Call block memory with which you can block up to 60 numbers of unwanted callers.
It doesn’t have a headphones jack, but you can use it on speaker.
Includes 1 cordless handset
Backlit
17 minutes
Ringer ID, call block and more
English and Spanish
Best Value
VTech Cordless Answering System
VTech was established back in 1976 and manufactures and sells high-quality consumer electronics that are also cost-effective.
Crystal clear conversations with it as it’s interference free; stores up to 50 calls. The menu is well-organized and easy to navigate.
It doesn’t feature caller announcer.
Includes 2 cordless handsets
Backlit
14 minutes
Caller ID, call waiting and more
English, Spanish, French
Amplicom Amplified Answering Machine
Amplicom was founded in 2010 and manufactures corded phones, answering machines, and cordless phones which provide loud and clear experiences.
Volume is adjustable and can be set up in 6 languages. Features one-touch play back with pause setting. Easy to use by just about anyone.
It’s not compatible with hearing aids.
Just the answering machine
Standard
24 minutes
Playback, pause, skip and more
English, Spanish and 4 others
Bellsouth Tapeless Answering Machine
Bellsouth was founded in 1983, and it’s an American telecommunications company that provides telecommunication-related products.
Instant message retrieval, ring selector, and toll saver. Call screening so you can hear who the caller is before answering.
It’s available only in one color.
Just the answering machine
Standard
20 minutes
Skip, call break through and more
English, Spanish, French
AT&T Digital Answering System
AT&T is company with over 100 years’ experience on the market, which designs telephone products made of quality materials, and which are reliable and affordable.
Reliable performance and rapid access to messages. Works in 3 languages and permits remote access with toll saver.
It cannot be wall mounted but fits nicely on a desk.
Just the answering machine
Standard
60 minutes
Voice prompts, memos and more
English, Spanish, French