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PANASONIC Expandable Cordless Phone System with Answering Machine and Call Block 2 Cordless Handsets KX TGD532W White
Last Updated: May 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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1.6 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
10 hours
TALK TIME
Review Analysis - 975 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Call quality
305block, call block, call blocking, call block feature, calling
+78%
-22%
" ... I like the phones they have everything I wanted, very clear and has speaker on handset, I like that feature. ... "
" ... LOVE the caller block button . ... "
" ... The functions of this handset work fine, and the Call Block feature is worth putting up with some deficiencies. ... I truly have reduced my telemarketer calls and solicitations by 90%. ... "
" ... Caller ID announcement makes it easy to screen calls. ... Great for those who get a lot of spam calls! ... "
" ... Phones and answering machine work great! ... "
" ... great sound and best of all the ability to block calls. ... if it is a robo call I can block it for the future. ... "
" ... Love the Call Block button! ... "
" ... Excellent feature to have the call block feature right on the handset. ... "
Device Compatibility
151phones, home, love this phone, panasonic, landline
+79%
-21%
" ... Love this phone. ... "
" ... Really easy to set up your caller list and voicemail. ... "
" ... I'm glad someone still makes house phones!!! ... "
" ... Like phone system as a whole. ... "
" ... The third phone programmed automatically as soon as I connected it to the base, including all phonebook names— magic! ... "
" ... Get this phone. ... "
" ... I am delighted with the phones. ... "
" ... Having purchased many phones I was surprised at the ease in programming and setting up this unit. ... "
Ease of Use
150easy, easy to use, set, user, setup
+95%
-5%
" ... Has many functions that are easy to use. ... "
" ... Great feature and easy to use . ... "
" ... It has very good sound, easy to set up & has so many features I haven't explored yet. ... "
" ... Easy setup with existing phones. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... a nice functional phone that is pretty easy to use ... "
" ... Love these ease of set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, long range! ... "
Sound Quality
66clear, hear, good sound quality, volume, speaker phone
+71%
-29%
" ... Sound is good, answering machine works fine. ... "
" ... Audio quality is much better on this one as are the displays on all units. ... "
" ... Sound is clear. ... "
" ... Sound is perfect! ... "
" ... They seem to work well, the sound is clear as well as the person hearing you. ... "
" ... I love that I can change the sound the ringer makes. ... "
" ... Not much to this, it works well, and the range (20') doesn't have any issues with sound quality. ... "
" ... Panasonic has high quality sound which makes conversations easy to understand. ... "
Product Reliability
64months, years, stopped working, phones, ago
+45%
-55%
" ... Then it stopped ringing after one ring. ... "
" ... I'm still working on setting up the greeting. ... "
" ... The phone stopped working on day 1 itself. ... "
" ... I bought the phone in August 2018 and by late December we started having problems with it. ... "
" ... Beware the batteries are faulty and leak with the potential to cause burns. ... "
" ... I had to relocate and wasn't using them for a couple of months. ... "
" ... These phones died less than a year from purchase. ... I am very disappointed they only survived 10 months. ... "
" ... Did not even make it to one year of wotking. ... "
Battery Life
58charge, phones, battery, battery life, rechargeable batteries
+57%
-43%
" ... my last set lasted forever. ... My last set would go forever on a full charge . ... "
" ... Had the same set of phone and landline in my house for about 20 years and eventually the battery wouldn't really hold a charge. ... "
" ... Take normal AAA rechargeable batteries instead of special expensive packs that is a plus also. ... "
" ... I like that it uses NiMH batteries instead of proprietary rechargeable batteries. ... "
" ... Decent charge time. ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... Great phone, long battery life. ... "
" ... no problem with battery life since I keep it cradled when not in use. ... "
Price
55good, phone, money, value, worth
+82%
-18%
" ... After much research, these seem to be quite good for the value. ... "
" ... Same Panasonic quality Ive know for decades at a very good price. ... "
" ... Amazon is fantastic and the price of these phones was definitely worth it ... "
" ... Overall a good value. ... "
" ... Quality/price is good ... "
" ... good product and good price ... "
" ... Great product and price. ... "
" ... In my personal opinion - is it a buy worth considering. ... "
Features
53feature, many, blocking feature, block, silent mode
+96%
-4%
" ... I like this answering machine except for one very important [to me] missing feature. ... "
" ... There is a number block feature. ... "
" ... Easy to use, quick blocking feature, plus many more advantageous features. ... "
" ... Love the "block number" feature. ... "
" ... Many other customizable features, like message screening, silent mode (turns ringer off, hours you set), etc. ... "
" ... This works good and has a lot of good features. ... "
" ... I love the new Panasonic phone great features. ... "
" ... The backdrop is white light which I really did appreciate ... "
Setup
50easy to set, setup, set, instructions, easy to setup
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to set up and manual had easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... Works good & easy set up ... "
" ... It was quick an easy to set up. ... "
" ... I purchased this set for landline we just had installed . ... It was easy to set up - comes with a booklet to refer to which is nice. ... "
" ... Setup was very easy. ... "
" ... Really easy to set up your caller list and voicemail. ... "
" ... Simple to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Volume
37speaker, hear, ringer, loud enough, loud
+30%
-70%
" ... I wish the speaker phone was a little louder. ... "
" ... I'm not sure if there is a way to boost the volume. ... "
" ... Sound is awful volume doesn’t go very high over all Quality is garbage. ... "
" ... Did not like can not hear very well volume turned on does not change will not buy again hate I missed return date ... "
" ... Very low volume on max volume setting. ... "
" ... It was implied that while the speaker was engaged the phone was loud. ... I was disappointed at the volume. ... "
" ... Volume and sound staticky and overall a defective product. ... "
" ... the sound is not loud enough. ... "
Capacity
31phones, base, phone, bedroom, upstairs
+90%
-10%
" ... I like these because I can have them all over my house and can walk around with them. ... "
" ... We will probably add an additional unit for the bedroom. ... "
" ... He had been wanting a new house phone! ... "
" ... I bought this for an elderly man who lives alone in a two-story house. ... "
" ... Works great for aprt living. ... "
" ... Used in home and bedroom. ... "
" ... This was a great way to add a landline to the house ... "
" ... A great addition to our house. ... "
Charging
30charging, phones, charger, charged, base
+43%
-57%
" ... Battery charge doesn't last as long as older model this replaced. ... "
" ... Also, I NOW have a new notice that the primary handset shows the word "Charging" every time #1 phone back in the base set. ... I put them in the phones and the "charging" message didn't change. ... "
" ... Charger stopped working after 2 weeks ... "
" ... The handset falls off the charger all the time. ... "
" ... The battery life on these are horrible and that's with charging them up and running the batteries down. ... "
" ... Had these phones for a little over 2 Months and Both of them won’t turn on after sitting in the charger for hours. ... "
" ... Sometimes it works to unplug the phone base and plug it back in. ... "
" ... It doesn't hold a charge very long. ... "
Controls
27buttons, block button, menu, volume control, volume
+74%
-26%
" ... Nice big buttons and legible screen ... "
" ... Like that it announces who's calling and LOVE that block button. ... "
" ... Mom loves that she can push a button and block unwanted solicitations. ... "
" ... Very clear display, great volume control, one button blocker, talking caller ID, easy to use answering machine. ... "
" ... The display is large and easy to read for us geezers and the buttons light up which is also very helpful. ... "
" ... It has good 'clarity' and terrific volume control if you need to increase the volume to hear messages! ... "
" ... I am in love with the call block button. ... "
" ... No issues with volume, not a problem, adjusts on the side. ... "
Display Clarity
24easy to read, large, bright, numbers, read
+88%
-13%
" ... Easy to read display screen and a feature that announces who’s calling before you pick it up! ... "
" ... The display is large enough to see readily, which is very helpful. ... "
" ... Nice big buttons and legible screen ... "
" ... It has a large bright display that is easy to read for a elderly woman. ... "
" ... The display is large and easy to read for us geezers and the buttons light up which is also very helpful. ... "
" ... The display screen is easy to read with large letters. ... "
" ... I also really like that it tells you who is calling so you can hear it without looking at the screen, it’s helpful if you don’t have the phone right next to you. ... "
" ... Lights up to make it easier to read the screen. ... "
Returns
19returned, refund, item, amazon, pay
+11%
-89%
" ... I will definitely be contacting them for a full refund. ... "
" ... Had 3 , 2 broke, lost one hanset so I could not return it . ... "
" ... the quality of the phone is not as good as the one i was trying to replace. ... "
" ... It doesn’t work we need to return ... "
" ... I had to get another and cannot find instructions on Amazon how to return it and get my money back. ... "
" ... I want my money back! ... "
" ... Too late to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... I had to return item. ... "
Fit
19base, phones, needs, clip, panasonic
+68%
-32%
" ... It also holds a lot more numbers than my other phone. ... "
" ... This is a great phone system that perecfly fits my needs ... "
" ... I wanted a main base unit that would mount on the wall and this set provides that. ... "
" ... They work great but wish the phone block & storing of #s were easier to do. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, good quality tone, really needs a clip to hold. ... "
" ... Holds a charge well and phones work well. ... "
" ... My old handsets had a "belt clip" but these new ones just slip right in a pocket. ... "
" ... Well built and functional phone ... "
Design
18looks, sleek, phone, looking, look
+89%
-11%
" ... I’m satisfied with the phones, no problems and nice look ... "
" ... Looks good, is a present ... "
" ... They look nice too. ... "
" ... Nice looking phone that is easy to use. ... "
" ... Sleek, blend well. ... "
" ... Sleek and streamlined design tops off the 'best' list. ... "
" ... This, this product was appealing. ... "
" ... Great looking phone. ... "
Marketplace
16product, described, thank, advertised, works
+69%
-31%
" ... This product works as advertised!! ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon is awesome . ... Took ordering two times to get the product. ... Amazon got the job done. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... VERY FAST shipping . ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... Thank you for offering another great product! ... "
" ... Thank you Panasonic. ... "
User Manual
12follow, easy, understand, set, read
+58%
-42%
" ... Easy to set up and manual had easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... Not difficult to use and manual is easy to understand. ... "
" ... The user manual is well written and easily understood. ... "
" ... It took a minute to understand the manual but it was very easy to follow afterwards. ... "
" ... I recommend downloading the manual from Panasonic for easy reference (I think referring to the manual a lot at first would put some of the complaints you see in the other reviews to rest). ... "
" ... Yet I hardly need to look at the manual, it's so intuitive. ... "
" ... Manual is easy to understand, setup was straight forward. ... "
Software Platform
12problem, phone, error, similar, says
+42%
-58%
" ... Entered the code that it says to enter and the message says it's been changed - but it doesn't ever change. ... "
" ... At first we thought it was an error on our part. ... "
" ... Recording a message was trial and error. ... "
" ... This is the second Panasonic I've had to return in a month due to an apparent software problem . ... "
" ... The base station of the first set we received would randomly start beeping and displaying error message 88. ... "
" ... When I got to the web sight it says to hold # until there is a beep. ... "
Delivery
12fast delivery, arrived on time, arrived, phones, packaged
+92%
-8%
" ... Great product and fast delivery! ... "
" ... Delivery way too early than I thought. ... "
" ... Took ordering two times to get the product. ... "
" ... It's good looking, arrived on time, very well packaged. ... "
" ... Great product, received in great condition! ... "
" ... Great product and super fast delivery. ... "
" ... Product was packaged well and arrived on time. ... "
" ... I was looking for great quality phones with the trusted Panasonic name and these phones delivered! ... "
Size
12take, much space, well, need, lightweight
+100%
" ... Yes, they are super lightweight, but that's a plus in my books . ... "
" ... This phone is smaller and perfect. ... "
" ... It does not take up much space and audio is adequate. ... "
" ... The second handset is a big convenience. ... "
" ... Compact with big screen and easy to read and handle ... "
" ... It is compact yet seems well-made. ... "
" ... They are light weight enough she can easily put them in her pocket. ... "
" ... I liked how small it is. ... "
Network
11base, house, good, reception, poor
+73%
-27%
" ... I bought this for an elderly man who lives alone in a two-story house. ... "
" ... Like having multiple handsets to place around the house! ... "
" ... Also like the range. ... "
" ... Great: The range - makes it across the yard! ... "
" ... Reception distance from base was very good. ... "
" ... Range is good. ... "
Build Quality
10phone, panasonic, made, sturdy, phones
+30%
-70%
" ... The phones and base are made from cheap light weight plastic material. ... The cradle base is so cheap and lightweight that when you place the phone in its base, it tips over very easily. ... "
" ... This is very cheaply made product. ... "
" ... This product is terrible and made so poorly out of cheap, awful materials. ... "
" ... So I purchased this set because the price was right for two Panasonic phones, but they are cheap phones, not sturdy. ... "
" ... Very inadequate design and construction. ... "
" ... First off, the price dropped by $5 literally hours after I purchased this, which is already enough to anger me. ... "
" ... which isn't a way to be reached if your phone is broken. ... "
As Gift
9purchased, mother, friend, bought, 20
+100%
" ... Purchased for a gift ... "
" ... Purchased these as a gift for a friend. ... "
" ... I had a gift card in my Amazon acct for $20 so only paid $20 for a nice little phone. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my in laws. ... "
" ... This was a birthday present for my husband! ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my mother-in-law. ... "
" ... It was a gift ... "
" ... This was a gift for my mother. ... "
Comfort
8comfortable, handset, talking, phones, pain
+75%
-25%
" ... I am very happy with these phone I have hearing issue that head almost everything on them I ordered them on fri and was talking on them on tues ... "
" ... Yeah these phones are nice they light up bright, very clear when talking and comfortable on ear . ... "
" ... They are lightweight but haven’t fallen off the stands as others found. ... "
" ... Handset is lighter and comfortable in her hand. ... "
Product As Described
7advertised, works, product, exactly
+100%
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... It works as easily as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised ... "
" ... item as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... This product works as advertised!! ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
Weight
5light, phone, phones, made, cheap
+80%
-20%
" ... They are light weight enough she can easily put them in her pocket. ... "
" ... Some reviewers complained about the phone being too light weight, but we found it to be no different than a 10-year old A&T we had. ... "
" ... It's kind of light weight. ... "
" ... We wanted a light weight phone with a few features ... "
For Kids
4feature
+100%
" ... My 91 yr old mothe in law loves that feature! ... "
" ... phone works really well and kids don't seem to disappear with it. ... "
" ... Dad loves it. ... "
Color
4color, updated, well, sleek, looks
+100%
" ... Like the white is updated color. ... "
" ... I bought the white which looks nicer than the black ones I had. ... "
" ... she's happy with the white color. ... "
Overall performance
4amazon
+75%
-25%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Amazon got the job done. ... "
" ... They do the job ... "
Device Stand
4mount, unit, main, base
+75%
-25%
" ... LOL THESE ARE GREAT MOUNTS TO THE WALL OR ON A DESK! ... "
" ... Mounted on wall with ease. ... "
" ... I wanted a main base unit that would mount on the wall and this set provides that. ... "
Defective Delivery
4item, phones, amazon
-100%
" ... I called amazon and reported that one of the item is broken. ... "
" ... This phone arrived defective. ... "
" ... the item came defective ... "
" ... These phones are defective. ... "
ISP
4works, well, ooma
+100%
" ... -- and Comcast kindly took care of that. ... Why was I fool enough to know they were going to claim that it wasn't their problem -- it was Comcast? ... "
" ... It works well with my Ooma. ... "
" ... Works well with my ooma. ... "
" ... I have Comcast and that was it. ... "
Ports
4phone, outlets, phones, multiple
+50%
-50%
" ... I tested it on multiple outlets in multiple homes and no lights/power. ... "
" ... I used the phone 3 days only then not worked and a message appeared on the screen that there is a problem in the adapter however I’m connecting it well ... "
Notifications
3phone, alert, voicemail, see, always
-100%
" ... We have them because we still have a land line and want a way to receive messages. ... "
" ... VERY HARD to retrieve my messages. ... Complicated to see previous messages. ... "
Clarity
3easy to use
+67%
-33%
" ... It is clear and it suits my purpose. ... "
" ... Clear long lasting, easy to use and much better than my old Panasonics. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.6 meters
Battery
Talk Time: 10 hours
Display
Type: LCD