Types of VoIP Phones
Desk Phones
Traditional office phones with display, multiple lines, and programmable buttons. Best for offices.
Cordless Phones
DECT wireless phones for mobility within an office. Great for warehouses and retail.
Conference Phones
360-degree microphones for meeting rooms. Essential for conference calls.
Video Phones
Built-in cameras and screens for video calling. Ideal for executives.
Key Features to Consider
- ✓ HD Audio: Wideband codecs (G.722, Opus) for crystal-clear voice
- ✓ PoE (Power over Ethernet): Single cable for power and data
- ✓ Gigabit Ethernet: Faster networking, important for video
- ✓ Bluetooth: Wireless headset support
- ✓ WiFi: Wireless connectivity without ethernet
- ✓ Color Display: Better UI, caller ID photos
- ✓ BLF/Speed Dial Keys: One-touch dialing and presence
Top VoIP Phone Brands
Yealink (Recommended)
Best value for money. Excellent build quality, great software, works with all SIP providers. Top pick for most businesses.
Polycom (Poly)
Premium audio quality. Industry standard for conference phones. Higher price point.
Cisco
Enterprise-grade. Works best with Cisco infrastructure. Most expensive.
Grandstream
Budget-friendly with good features. Great for cost-conscious deployments.
Fanvil
Affordable alternative to Yealink. Good quality at lower prices.
Recommendations by Budget
| Budget | Recommended Models | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| $50-$80 | Grandstream GRP2612, Fanvil X3S | Basic office use |
| $80-$150 | Yealink T33G, Grandstream GRP2614 | Standard office |
| $150-$250 | Yealink T46U, Poly VVX 250 | Power users |
| $250+ | Yealink T58W, Poly VVX 450 | Executives |
By Use Case
Reception Desk
Yealink T48U or T58W - Large display, many BLF keys for transferring calls
Call Center Agent
Yealink T33G with USB headset - Affordable, durable, good audio
Conference Room
Poly Trio 8500 or Yealink CP920 - 360-degree microphones
Remote Worker
Yealink T33G with WiFi adapter, or softphone app
Softphones vs Hardware Phones
Hardware Phones
- + Dedicated device, always ready
- + Better audio quality
- + Professional appearance
- - Higher upfront cost
Softphones
- + Free or low cost
- + Works on any device
- + Mobile flexibility
- - Depends on computer/phone
Our Recommendation: Use hardware phones for desk workers, softphones for remote/mobile workers. See our softphone guide.
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