Are you trying to find answering machines among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling answering machines on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 18 hours of research and did 40 answering machines tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best answering machines you can buy today
- Digital operation: Records outgoing announcements and incoming messages on a microchip. Tapeless operation ensures reliable performance, instant access to messages and the ability to selectively save and delete messages.
- 60 minutes of digital recording time: Records up to 60 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos.
- Message Guard memory: protects against the loss of messages in the event of a power failure, so you can listen to your messages after the power returns. No batteries required.
- Time and date stamp: Announces the time and day of each message before playback. Digital answering system features : Audible message alert, Voice prompts
- English/Spanish/French setup menu
- [DECT 6.0 enables Long Range & Clear Sound] - Trusted by families worldwide for decades, VTech' s cordless telephone transmits secure signals via DECT 6.0 channel ensures crystal clear sounds, interference-free, and stable operation range up to 1000 ft outdoor.
- [Get Messages on Answering Machine when not around] - Integrated digital answering device with lighted message counter is easily accessible from the base unit, cordless handset and remotely. Records up to 14 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos.
- [Backlit Display & Keypad for Better Visibility] - Blue-white backlit display and green backlit keypad for easier viewing and dialing in dim light. Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls.
- [Speak & Hear simultaneously with Full-Duplex Speakerphone] - Full-duplex handset speakerphone. Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life.
- [Easy access to essential features] - One-touch volume control and mute button. You can silence your phone for a single call .
- [Access phonebook & logs for quick calls] - 30 names and numbers phonebook directory. 20 names and numbers caller ID records. 5 last called number records.
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested & certified by Panasonic to look and work like-new. The product includes all original accessories, and is backed by a 90 Day Warranty.
- High Quality, New BLUETOOTH,2 TAD,2 ANS MAC
- Sleek Design
- Energy Star Certified
- Link2Cell Bluetooth Enabled
- Digital operation
- Excellent sound quality
- 40 minutes of digital recording time
- Call screening/intercept
- Remote access
- Simple, corded operation- Reliable, corded operation eliminates the search for a misplaced cordless handset, while sturdy construction ensures long-lasting performance.
- Digital answering system- Digitally record up to 25 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos. Also allows for instant playback, selective save or delete, and skipping or repeating messages from the handset and base.
- Caller ID/call waiting-- Allows you to view the name, number, time and date of incoming calls at a glance, even those on call waiting.
- Extra-large tilt display for easy viewing- Extra-large, easy-to-read LCD on the base tilts for best viewing angle. This feature provides a clear view of the incoming Caller ID or call history.
- Advanced Call Blocking: Automated Call Block pre-blocks robocalls; Telemarketing Call Block lets you to block announced callers; block 1,000 more with 1-touch Call Block Button on the handset
- One-Ring Scam Alert: Protects you from one-ring scams by displaying a confirmation screen when returning a one-ring call
- 2-Way Recording: Never miss important details again--record your telephone conversations to replay later. The announcement of “Start Recording” effectively deters suspicious callers
- Easy to Find and Use: Illuminated keypad with large characters is findable, even in the dark; speed dial gives you 1-touch access to your most-dialed numbers; wall-mountable design keeps phone reliably close
- Voice Commands and Bilingual Talking Caller ID: Caller ID displays and announces in English or Spanish so you can know who is calling, even when you’re across the room (add'l phone service); Voice Command lets you answer the phone hands-free
- [UNSURPASSED RANGE] Experience the best in long-range coverage and clarity, provided by a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology.
- [ANSWERING SYSTEM] This reliable cordless system includes a digital answering machine that can record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos, and a voice-guide for easier set up.
- [SMART CALL BLOCKER & CALLER ID ANNOUNCE] Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through - even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist any number you want with one touch on the delicated key on the handset. The call block directory can store up to 1,000 name and number entries. Plus, the handset announces the name of the caller, so you can decide on answer the call or block it - screening call is never easier.
- [LARGE 2-INCH SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD] High-contrast text on the extra-large 2 inch screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- [HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE, AUDIO ASSIST, INTERCOM] This cordless system has built-in a full-duplex speakerphone on handset allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with useful features like Audio Assit, handset intercom to help your daily communications enjoyable.
- Line power mode, Receiver volume control, Ringer volume control, Table- and wall-mountable
- Hearing aid compatible, English/Spanish/French setup menu, Clearspeak dial-in-base speakerphone
- Speakerphone volume control, Caller ID/call waiting, 50 name and number caller ID history
- Digital answering system, Message guardR memory for power failure, Call screen/intercept
- Time and date stamp, Remote access with toll saver, Audible message alert, Auto reset of answering system clock
- SMART CALL BLOCKER- This system lets you block nuisance callers on the spot with one touch. You can permanently blacklist up to 1,000 numbers. What's more, it can filter robocalls and unwanted call while allowing welcome calls to get through. For screen out robocalls, set it to ask the callers to press the pound key. For screen out unknown callers, set it to ask the callers to record their names and press the pound key. After your caller completes the request, the phone rings and announces the caller's name. You then can choose to block or answer the call, or forward the call to the answering system.
- BLUETOOTH CONNECT TO CELL- Make and receive calls from your cellular plan while enjoying the comforts of a home phone. Pair up to 2 cell phones and connect 2 cell phones, or one cell phone and one BLUETOOTH headset for use with landline calls. With a touch of a button, enjoy the high-tech benefits your smart phone offers. Even if your smart phone is in a different room, you can still access Siri or Google Now from the cordless handsets. Place a call, write or read a text and perform all the other actions these services offer.
- DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH VOICE GUIDE- This cordless system includes a digital answering machine that has a LED message counter, and records up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos. A built-in voice guide can help you to set up the system easily.
- LARGE 2-INCH SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD- High-contrast text on the extra-large 2 inch screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- SPEAKERPHONE and VISUAL RINGER- This cordless system has built-in a full-duplex speakerphone on handset allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with a lighted up visual ringer on top of the handset for noisier environments, or for those with weakened hearing.
- Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak—and be heard—at the same time for conversations that are more true to life.
- Easy-to-read LCD on the cordless handset. High-contrast black text on a white background provides for an easy-to-read screen to view incoming Caller ID or review call history. The lighted keypad also allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions.
- Enlarged font and extra-large, backlit keys make the keypad easy to use. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls.
- Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering Machine: Expandable home phone system with digital answering system that stores up to 17 minutes of messages; Quick-read Message Counter lets you check for messages easily
- Block Unwanted Callers, Store Important Numbers: Block up to 30 nuisance callers using Call Block; store up to 50 items in your phonebook so you’ll never forget a number
- Caller ID: lets you customize your caller ID to display in English or Spanish so you can hear who is calling, even when you’re across the room (note: caller ID requires additional service through your local phone company)
- Hands-Free Phone Functions: Full duplex speakerphone lets you use your handset hands-free and monitor different areas of the house.
- Low Battery Alert: Handset provides up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 6 days of standby time, and gives a visual heads-up when the battery is low
- Call Block, Intelligent Eco Mode, Handset Speakerphone
- Know who's calling with caller ID/call waiting. Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls.
- With the touch of a button, the handset speakerphones makes hands-free conversations easy.
- The entire keypad illuminates along with the LCD screen, allowing for easier viewing in dim light.
- Power-conserving technology manages consumption for optimal battery performance.
- Silence the ringer on the handset and base unit immediately, or for an extended period of time.
- Note: Refer the User Manual before use.
- Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering Machine: Expandable home phone system with digital answering system that stores up to 17 minutes of messages; Quick-read Message Counter lets you check for messages easily
- Block Unwanted Callers, Store Important Numbers: Block up to 150 nuisance callers using one-touch Call Block; store up to 100 items in your phonebook so you’ll never forget a number
- Hear More Clearly: Noise Reduction lets you hear the voice of the person you are talking to more clearly by reducing the surrounding noise coming from the other party’s telephone
- Hands-Free Phone Functions: Hear caller announcements in English or Spanish with Taking Caller ID; Full duplex speakerphone lets you use your handset hands-free and monitor different areas of the house (such as a baby’s room)
- Low Battery Alert: Handset provides up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 5 days of standby time, and gives a visual and audible heads-up when the battery is low
- LONG RANGE & ANSWERING SYSTEM- Experience the best in long-range coverage and clarity, provided by a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. This reliable cordless system includes a digital answering machine that can record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos, and a voice-guide for easier set up.
- SMART CALL BLOCKER & CALLER ID ANNOUNCE- Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through - even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist any number you want with one touch on the delicated key on the handset. The call block directory can store up to 1,000 name and number entries. Plus, the handset announces the name of the caller, so you can decide on answer the call or block it - screening call is never easier.
- LARGE 2-INCH SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD- High-contrast text on the extra-large 2 inch screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE & INTERCOM- This cordless system has built-in a simulated full-duplex speakerphone on handset allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with useful features like handset intercom to help your daily communications enjoyable.
- EXPANDABLE TO 12 HANDSET- Easily add accessory handsets (use CL80107 or CL80067 models) up to 12 total, with just one phone jack.
- Digital answering system Digital answering system voice guide Message counter Up to 22 minutes of recording time
- Caller ID/call waiting— stores 30 calls Backlit keypad and display Table- and wall-mountable
- Call block
- 9 number speed dial Expandable up to 5 handsets with only one phone jack (uses CS6909 accessory handset) DECT 6.0 digital technology
- Compatible with VTech models IS6100 DECT 6.0 cordless headset and MA3222 Bluetooth speakerphone, and AT&T model TL80133 DECT 6.0 speakerphone
- 50 name and number phonebook directory Intercom between handsets Conference between an outside line and up to 2 cordless handsets
- Call screening, Last 10 number redial
- Mute Call intercept Remote access Message retrieval from handset Message time and date stamp
- Quiet mode
- Table- and wall-mountable
- 200 Name and number phonebook
- Visual ring indicator
- Answering machine with up to 30 minutes digital recording time
- Hands-free speakerphone
- Caller ID announce for easy call screening
- HD audio with equalizer for customized audio
- Handset speakerphone for hands-free conversations
- Big buttons for easy use
- Easy-to-read LCD
- [DECT 6.0 Cordless Technology with Line-Power Mode] - This reliable corded/cordless telephone system provides mobility and security of a cordless handset and the corded base unit. DECT 6.0 technology ensuring crystal clear sounds and stable operation range up to 1000 ft (outdoor). The Line-power mode of the base unit supports your calls using the corded handset and base keypad during an outage.
- [Get Messages on Answering Machine when not around] Integrated digital answering device is easily accessible from the base unit, cordless handset and remotely. System record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos.
- [Backlit Large Screens & Keypad for Better Visibility] - High contrast text on the extra-large blue-white backlit displays on the 2" handset screen and 3.5" base screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions.
- [Control nuisance calls with Call Blocker] - Input and/or save up to 150 names and numbers in the call block directory to stop unwanted calls from ringing through (Caller ID subscription Required).
- [Speak & Hear simultaneously with Full-Duplex Speakerphone] - The built-in full duplex speakerphones in handset and base unit allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life.
- [Access phonebook & logs for quick calls] - 50 names and numbers phonebook directory. 30 names and numbers caller ID records. 10 last called number records. Expandable up to 5 handsets with only one phone jack.
- LONG RANGE DUAL KEYPAD BASE ANSWERING SYSTEM Experience the best in long-range coverage and clarity, provided by a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. This reliable system provides 5 cordless handsets and a base with large display, dial-pad, and a digital answering machine that can record up to 22 minutes of incoming / outgoing messages, outgoing announcements and memos.
- SMART CALL BLOCKER & CALLER ID ANNOUNCE Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through - even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist any number you want with one touch on the delicated key on the handset. The call block directory can store up to 1,000 name and number entries. Plus, the handset and base announce the name of the caller, so you can decide on answer the call or block it - screening call is never easier.
- LARGE SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD High-contrast text on the extra-large screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- SPEAKERPHONES & INTERCOM This cordless system has built-in a simulated full-duplex speakerphone on handset and base allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with useful features like intercom to help your daily communications enjoyable.
- EXPANDABLE TO 12 HANDSET Easily add accessory handsets (use CL80107 or CL80067 models) up to 12 total, with just one phone jack.
How to choose a good answering machines
Does the idea of finding a fantastic answering machines make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in answering machines. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top answering machines products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top answering machines on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top answering machines brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top answering machines based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the answering machines were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good answering machines, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your answering machines.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting answering machines for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our answering machines. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what answering machines should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on answering machines.
