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Panasonic DECT 6 0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Answering Machine and Call Blocking 3 Handsets KX TGE433B Black
Last Updated: July 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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1000
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Calling
216block, call block, caller, call blocking, unwanted
+63%
-37%
" ... Great phone, you can block unwanted calls immediately. ... "
" ... We use the intercom system quite a bit and they work really well. ... "
" ... Really like the call blocking feature . ... Get rid of the robo calls . ... "
" ... Great, I like to be able to put these scammers on call block. ... "
" ... It also announces who is calling when’s call come in. ... "
" ... When I speak with them on the phone, the sound quality if very good and have had no complaints. ... "
" ... The intercom feature is handy as well. ... "
" ... I especially like being able to block unwanted calls on the first ring! ... "
Usage
163buttons, button, easy to set, easy to use, set
+82%
-18%
" ... I bought this as a Christmas present for a friend and they are very pleased with them. ... "
" ... We have this system in a townhome with three floors. ... "
" ... easy to set up ... "
" ... It has a bunch of fun ringtones you can chose from if you don't want just a plain old bell ring and I love that they come with a belt clip and have the plug for headsets. ... They have a wide range, I put one out in the garage/laundry room area so if the phone rings while I'm out there, I can answer it. ... "
" ... Learn the menu & they do what they are supposed to do!! ... "
" ... The numbers are easy to read and the set up is simple. ... "
" ... With 3 handsets, I can have a phone handy all the time, all over my apartment. ... "
" ... The settings function on the old set are much easier to use on the old phone. ... "
Sound
114volume, loud, hear, poor, sound quality
+49%
-51%
" ... You have to struggle to hear even on the loudest setting. ... I don't know why they can't produce a phone that allows you to adjust the volume at a much higher setting. ... "
" ... The message volume I am very upset. ... "
" ... I don’t like that it requires you to erase all messages, sound on answer machine is really low ... "
" ... The sound quality on this phone is awful. ... I can't even use the speaker mode, it is so bad. ... "
" ... They pick up any background noise and a lot of times people on the other end are cutting out and breaking up really bad. ... "
" ... The sound is distorted, Not good ! ... "
" ... Hard to hear, sounds metallic, they are too thin and awkward to get a good grip on . ... "
" ... Sound was terrible . ... "
Connectivity
113system, phone, numbers, landline, cordless
+66%
-34%
" ... Love this phone. ... "
" ... My love was so surprised of the new phones. ... The other phones went up. ... It was time for new phones. ... "
" ... This can be used as a basic phone by turning off or just not using some of the features, or it can be a great asset for those wanting a phone for convenience not for telemarketers! ... "
" ... This is my home phone, the one I use almost all the time. ... "
" ... I would recommend this phone . ... "
" ... Like this phone system. ... "
" ... I liked that the phones work well all together, and even work with another phone I have with no problem. ... "
" ... A very good phone system. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
111system, phone, numbers, landline, cordless
+67%
-33%
" ... This phone works for her. ... I highly recommend this phone. ... "
" ... Nice looking phones - worked right out of the box with no hard setups. ... "
" ... I really love these phones. ... "
" ... love the phones ... "
" ... I like this phone. ... "
" ... I can answer this phone on intercom by just pressing one key, it also works as a baby monitor, great phone. ... "
" ... Love these phones. ... "
" ... Really like this phone system. ... "
Usage / Ease
101easy to set, easy to use, set, numbers, easy to read
+90%
-10%
" ... Slippery to hold but easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... & able to understand set up. ... "
" ... Love love love the easy to block feature! ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... Easy to erase calls. ... "
" ... Easy to use and good volume in listening to recorded messages. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Eas,y setup goodlooks ... "
" ... The phone is easy to setup and move around the menus. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
88phones, volume, poor, panasonic, static
+53%
-47%
" ... Very high quality and clear to hear ... "
" ... So pleased with this phone purchase, I like where I can put on speaker. ... "
" ... Sound is great and very clear. ... "
" ... The speakerphone sounds great, the menus are easy to navigate and have standard features. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good. ... "
" ... The announcements of callers could sound a little more clear but it is a plus just the same. ... "
" ... Easy to program, great sound, so nice to have multiple handsets ... "
" ... Easy set up, sound is clear, answering machine has clear, good sound also ... "
Reliability
74months, phones, panasonic, stopped working, junk
+45%
-55%
" ... Stopped working and can't even talk to Panasonic about problem. ... "
" ... This current set is a piece of junk. ... Unfortunately, I didnt set them up for 3-4 months after I got them, so no returning them. ... "
" ... Ive had this phone just a little over a year. ... "
" ... The panel on the answering machine stopped working shortly after item was received. ... "
" ... I totally dislike this phone that I’m now saddled with for years . ... "
" ... All three phones no longer work . ... "
" ... I finally got disgusted with them but missed the time to return them by three weeks! ... "
" ... They're junk. ... "
Marketplace
49return, sent, returned, described, box
+37%
-63%
" ... Too late for refund, of course. ... "
" ... Both are going back. ... "
" ... I finally got disgusted with them but missed the time to return them by three weeks! ... "
" ... Box was bent ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I didnt set them up for 3-4 months after I got them, so no returning them. ... "
" ... This phone I sent back three times to Amazon. ... Would not buy something like this from Amazon ever again. ... "
" ... Sent back #2 ... "
" ... Have returned it. ... "
Battery
48phones, charge, battery life, battery, charger
+38%
-63%
" ... charge light & too much lateral wobble when phone is in the base. ... "
" ... Maybe my handsets are defective or something, because the battery life on all three of them is absolutely horrendous. ... "
" ... And now one handset runs out of juice and starts beeping into my ear after a few hours of taking it off the cradle and wearing it on my belt. ... "
" ... Home use it fades in and out sometimes makes a crackling noise says it has full battery but will die unexpectedly or lose charge very quickly ... "
" ... Also I can be talking with them for about 30 mins and the phone dies. ... "
" ... Charging bases don't work they won't even charge the handsets. ... "
" ... The battery dies in a few days (my other would last a week off the charger). ... "
" ... It doesn't say the battery is the issue, it just disconnects every time you speak for more than 20 minutes. ... "
Usage / Controls
45button, block, volume control, push, volume
+64%
-36%
" ... On this one, they did move a couple of buttons, which has caused me to block people’s number vs. putting them on speakerphone (habits are hard to break). ... "
" ... I like the ability to block callers with a push of a button. ... "
" ... I do love the idea of blocking 250 calls with push of button. ... "
" ... The voice is clear and with tbe volume control, very easy to carry ... "
" ... The handsets have a nice weight to them, the buttons feel nice and are a perfect size. ... The speakerphone sounds great, the menus are easy to navigate and have standard features. ... "
" ... I replaced an old Panasonic system that was dying with this one and found some improvements: slightly larger buttons and better sound quality. ... Same with activating controls on the base. ... "
" ... we like the clarity, the big buttons , easy to hear and see. ... "
" ... It was an easy swap out and the big buttons are easy to read. ... "
Price
45money, value, cost, worth the money, waste your money
+76%
-24%
" ... We like Panasonic, simple and reliable at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... An excellent phone set for the price paid. ... "
" ... Good considering the cost. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price ... "
" ... Price is good. ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... For the money it's a good deal ... "
" ... I ordered this product because I had read that it was the best and longest lasting wireless phone for the money. ... "
Sound / Volume
44loud, hear, sound quality, loud enough, sound
+34%
-66%
" ... volume doesn't get loud enough and very "fuzzy" ... "
" ... Volume of speaker phone not loud enough. ... "
" ... Sound quality & volume are horrible. ... "
" ... However, the sound quality is poor with volume all the way up. ... "
" ... Volume is way too low . ... Poor sound on speakers ... "
" ... also, I dont need a voice announcing who is calling to the whole room . ... "
" ... I BOUGHT THESE BECAUSE THEY HAD EXTRA VOLUME OPTIONS. ... GOT THEM ALL HOOKED UP TO FIND OUT THAT THE "UP VOLUME " DISTORTS THE VOICE VOL GOING OUT AND REALLY DOESN'T HELP MUCH WITH THE VOL BEING RECEIVED. ... "
" ... Its not very loud at all. ... "
Features
39block feature, many, lock feature, feature, blocking feature
+92%
-8%
" ... I like the blacking feature. ... "
" ... It has all the features that you need. ... "
" ... I'm very excited about the block feature. ... "
" ... That feature is one of our favorites. ... "
" ... WITH NEWER ADJUSTED FEATURES, MORE TIME IS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCT EVALUATION. ... "
" ... I do like the light up feature and with readable ... "
" ... I like the block feature and have used it many times. ... "
" ... It has most of the features the previous system had and a few new ones to boot. ... "
Body
39phones, hold, hand, weight, nice
+54%
-46%
" ... Have had these phone for some time now, work really well, hold charge for a long time, very well made, easy to hold, programming is not the easiest, but you only do it once, call blocker is nice, screen is easy to read, yes I would buy again. ... "
" ... They’re very light weight and has all the bells and whistles that has made the Panasonic brand so great. ... "
" ... I like to be able to use two hands when I'm on the phone. ... "
" ... Slippery to hold but easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Nice size receivers ... "
" ... Paper instructions included pleased $ ... "
" ... The white bqckt4ound with prominate black numbers are easy to read Comfortable in my hand. ... "
" ... Nice feel, larger handsets, large display. ... "
Usage / Setup
32set, instructions, setup, easy to install, easy to setup
+94%
-6%
" ... This phone is easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Installation was easy with clear instructions provided ... "
" ... Quick and easy setup. ... "
" ... Quick set up guide gets you going fast. ... "
" ... Key numbers are larger, super easy set set up . ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
" ... Phone was quick to set up with the directions provided. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup, but the best thing is the blocking feature. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
28returned, sent, amazon, 30, unfortunately
+7%
-93%
" ... This phone I sent back three times to Amazon. ... "
" ... This one did not measure up - I returned it. ... "
" ... So just returning ... "
" ... Wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Wish I could return it. ... "
" ... It stopped working IMMEDIATELY my opportunity to return it expired! ... "
" ... I finally got disgusted with them but missed the time to return them by three weeks! ... "
" ... Both went back to Amazon. ... "
Display
24large, easy to read, lcd, read, numbers
+92%
-8%
" ... Nice feel, larger handsets, large display. ... "
" ... Would be cool if the display was in color ... "
" ... I REALLY LIKE THE WHITE BACKGROUND ON THE SCREEN AND THE LARGE LETTERS, EASY TO READ AND ALSO THE VOLUME BUTTONIS GOOD, THE SOUND IS GOOD AND I CAN HEAR WELL ON THIS PHONE . ... "
" ... We bought this model for the easy to read screen to make caller id much easier. ... "
" ... Easy to read and see large numbers and large letters on the screen. ... "
" ... Phones are easy to use and have a good sound and clear display. ... "
" ... The screen is easy to read and the sound is very good so she’s very happy with them. ... "
" ... Display is very easy to see and read. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
23described, seller, works, sent, back to amazon
+57%
-43%
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... The last set was replaced by Amazon. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described ... "
" ... I recommend them especially with Amazon! ... "
" ... 7 - Everything I purchased from Amazon was great and I still have the items. ... "
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you, Charlie Kimball ... "
Usage / Capacity
20home, room, range, phone, handsets
+85%
-15%
" ... All and all if you're still using a landline, like we do because our cell reception sucks in our house and we both work from home, then these are a great choice for you. ... "
" ... With 3 handsets, I can have a phone handy all the time, all over my apartment. ... "
" ... Now others in this house can answer the phone besides Mom! ... "
" ... Need to put additional "connectivity" in disparate places in the house - this is a cheap way to do it in a high class way. ... "
" ... The base phone is kept in the central part of the house and no matter where we use one of the handsets, it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Great for our home. ... "
" ... We have this system in a townhome with three floors. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for my situation in my bedroom, kitchen and house next door. ... "
Battery / Charging
20charger, batteries, phones, charging, chargers
+30%
-70%
" ... Also, the batteries in the handsets don't last long when off the chargers. ... "
" ... One of the base chargers did not charge the phone. ... "
" ... charge light & too much lateral wobble when phone is in the base. ... "
" ... However- Within seven months of my purchase, one of the phone's batteries stopped holding a charge so it's effectively a paperweight and another phone shuts off after being on the phone with someone for about four seconds, so also a paperweight. ... "
" ... The battery dies in a few days (my other would last a week off the charger). ... "
" ... have to shuffle phones onto main charger, aux doesn't charge. ... "
" ... The primary base of the phones is sufficient But the charger of the two extra phones are flimsy and light weight, so when you return your phone to the chargers the fit loose and fall over really easy… The chargers are so small and light they’re a pain! ... "
" ... Original and new extra batteries only hold charge 4 or 5 hours. ... "
Body / Comfort
16hand sets, ear, wearing, phone, impossible
+44%
-56%
" ... You have to hold the phone with the tips of your fingers to dial it so you don't push some other number because the phone is too thin!!! ... "
" ... But they were starting to wear out. ... "
" ... I had to periodically replace them because buttons on the keypad wd wear out and be impossible to depress. ... "
" ... Nay downside it is a bit wide for your hand if your a women. ... "
" ... Arthritis makes this difficult . ... "
" ... At its highest setting I have to hold the handset up to my ear, and I have good hearing. ... "
" ... The first time one of the hand sets didn’t work. ... The second time two of the hand sets didn’t work. ... "
" ... you cannot set the wireless hand held phone down on a flat service without it dialing randomly . ... "
Network
12house, signal, reception, phone, throughout
+75%
-25%
" ... All and all if you're still using a landline, like we do because our cell reception sucks in our house and we both work from home, then these are a great choice for you. ... "
" ... Reception is awesome. ... "
" ... With 3 handsets, I can have a phone handy all the time, all over my apartment. ... "
" ... Need to put additional "connectivity" in disparate places in the house - this is a cheap way to do it in a high class way. ... "
" ... Great reception and range. ... "
" ... Audio quality is good and signal range is excellent. ... "
Body / Build Quality
11box, used, set, plastic, phone
+55%
-45%
" ... Short of nailing it to the end table by my chair I don't know what else to do. ... "
" ... This phone came without box-on porch-in original packaging and not placed in a cardboard box-Looks okay at first glance ... "
" ... His old ones had finally worn out. ... "
" ... Slippery to hold but easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... I had bought this set 13 years ago with 4 phones and after teenagers, grankids, being dropped, used constantly it was time for a new set. ... "
Body / Fit
10hold, phones, time, plug, base
+40%
-60%
" ... At this time only one is really usable and I have to use tape to hold the plug tightly against one side of the hole it is plugged into. ... "
" ... Did not even fit on the phone stand. ... "
" ... You have to hold the phone with the tips of your fingers to dial it so you don't push some other number because the phone is too thin!!! ... "
" ... Phones not very secure when sitting in the vertical. ... "
" ... Disliked the phones were not wrapped were in phone box only could have been damaged box was open cradle clip for wall was missing thanks. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
9works, advertised, exactly
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... Does everything that is advertised. ... "
" ... Good product as advertised ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8item, fast, delivery, exactly, described
+63%
-38%
" ... Delivery super fast! ... "
" ... Item purchased came just as shown up in ad and phone box. ... "
" ... Delivery was amazingly fast and set up could not have been easier. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described ... "
" ... the substitution was delivered overnight ... "
Body / Size
8use, size, phone, light, display
+75%
-25%
" ... Nice size receivers ... "
" ... Nice feel, larger handsets, large display. ... "
" ... The display is nice, but you can't change the font size, and the standard just seem to big . ... "
" ... Small and compact ... "
" ... VERY HANDY PHONE ... "
" ... Great use, easy, non obtrusive, nice size ... "
Usage / As Gift
7christmas, phones, law, friend, set
+100%
" ... This product was a gift but I have a set just like them and they serve their purpose well. ... "
" ... I have one of these phones and find it great, that is why I purchased it for a Christmas gift for a friend. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas present for a friend and they are very pleased with them. ... "
" ... I got those phones for my sister-in-law for Christmas. ... "
" ... This was a gift and they are very happy with the phones. ... "
" ... The phone was a gift for my Mother in law. ... "
" ... It's a gift for my son for Christmas ... "
Software
7update, mail, worked, unwanted, spam
+43%
-57%
" ... Voice mail worked once than never again. ... "
" ... E-Mail annamasmann@hotmail.com-Phone number 732-245-2881. ... "
" ... The phone asks, delete, you pressed delete . ... "
" ... I dislike the background echo every time I use the phone . ... "
Performance
5panasonic, easy to set
+40%
-60%
" ... i reset everything - still same issue. ... "
" ... Terrible performance compared to previous Panasonic system I had for years. ... "
" ... Beeps for a second, turns off for 3-5 seconds then resets itself back on. ... "
Notifications
4delete, voicemail, like, one, base
-100%
" ... That feature no longer works, which is inconvenient because I used to be able to walk in the house and see how many voicemail messages I had displayed on the base, listen to them and delete all from the base. ... Now I have to dial my voicemail everytime just to find out that I have like 15 new voicemail messages, and I have to delete them one-by-one when they're all just nuisance calls. ... "
" ... This phone makes it hard to delete messages. ... "
" ... after a few days,the bas started to beep once, shows the number 88, then turn back on to show a zero (no messages). ... "
Cable
4hard, cords, phone, different, charging
+100%
" ... The wires we repaired, and we re-purchased the Panasonic setup. ... "
" ... The cords that come with each cradle have a great length to them. ... "
" ... I needed more than one phone for a different location away from the phone jack. ... "
" ... Only with the charging docks had some way to replace the cords, since my cat likes to chew on them. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3+33%
-67%
" ... involved time and damaged relationships ... "
" ... Box was bent ... "
Cleaning
3last
+67%
-33%
" ... This way I can clean or wash dishes, whatever. ... "
" ... Lots of greasy mechanics, they last about three years so far (for the last set), normal household use would last longer. ... "
Clarity
3steer, line
+100%
" ... This particular one statics on the other line but clear on your line. ... "
" ... I don't understand what happened with this model, but I would absolutely steer clear. ... Like I said, steer clear of this phone. ... "
" ... It is very clear ... "
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Talk Time: 12 hours