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Panasonic PANASONIC Link2Cell Bluetooth Cordless Phone with Answering Machine KX TGE463S 3 Handsets Silver
Last Updated: March 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Call quality
83call, calls, call blocking, caller, hear
+72%
-28%
" ... Love the fact that I can block calls on a land line phone. ... "
" ... Great, I like to be able to put these scammers on call block. ... "
" ... home use, like that i can block unwanted numbers right from handset. ... like that it announces caller or number while phone starts to ring. ... "
" ... I decided to use it in my own home since it had some features I liked such as a voice announcement and a number block button. ... I love to block those annoying calls that come in over and over again. ... "
" ... I like the voice feature that lets you know who's calling or the phone number of who's calling. ... "
" ... We upgraded to add handsets and have a better intercom functionality. ... "
" ... So Easy to BLOCK spam callers, it has truly improved peace in our household. ... Good quality calls. ... "
" ... Love the call blocking feature. ... "
Device Compatibility
47set, phones, cell phones, system, numbers
+68%
-32%
" ... It was very easy to list all my important phone numbers in the system's phonebook. ... "
" ... It will store up to 100 numbers in the phone book and what is important to me is that it can ... "
" ... Especially compared to my very old cordless phone system, this new system is much more reliable, and was easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Much easier to setup than our previous phone. ... "
" ... Very highly recommend this phone. ... "
" ... It is a phone. ... "
" ... Love these phones. ... This is our second set of this phone. ... "
" ... This is my home phone that we use over VOIP . ... "
Ease of Use
39easy to set, user, set, easy to use, system
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Great use, easy, non obtrusive, nice size ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Much easier to setup than our previous phone. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... The phone was easy to set up and would be usable if handset volume were louder. ... "
" ... Straightforward home cordless telephone with two units. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Sound Quality
34hear, clear, phones, static, awful
+74%
-26%
" ... Pretty clear sounds and records well. ... "
" ... The sound is so clear from our end and I know it is for the caller as well. ... "
" ... I like the useable batteries that can be found anywhere, sound quality is good ... "
" ... The components were all shiny, new, and, later in the day, after letting it charge awhile, the sound was clear and felt like I was talking to the person in the next room. ... "
" ... 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 found these phones to be very easy to work and sound quality very good. ... "
" ... Good sound quality. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good. ... "
Product Reliability
20working, weeks, year, panasonic, totally
+40%
-60%
" ... Then after three months and two weeks, it suddenly deregistered all 5 handsets at the same time. ... "
" ... I totally dislike this phone that I’m now saddled with for years . ... "
" ... My phones base Answering machine stop working 6 months after buying it, IM PISSED. ... "
" ... I ignored the other reviews warning me not to order and I ordered anyway. ... "
" ... They simply worn out after 6 or more years. ... "
" ... I finally got disgusted with them but missed the time to return them by three weeks! ... "
" ... I ordered this phone over a year ago. ... I guess I can do nothing about this as I waited a year. ... "
" ... It is totally unusable. ... "
Price
18good, well, money, worth, value
+89%
-11%
" ... That one feature made the purchase worth while. ... "
" ... The price was well worth it and fair, not cheap but not expensive to get 3 handsets. ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... Can't ask for much more than that for the price. ... "
" ... This is a great phone system for the price. ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... The are exelent phones at an adoreable price. ... "
" ... We like Panasonic, simple and reliable at a reasonable price. ... "
Features
17good, works, lot, lock feature, block
+100%
" ... I'm very excited about the block feature. ... "
" ... Products works great and and has more features than I anticipated. ... "
" ... It works well and is easy to use with many valuable features. ... "
" ... Really good sound and features ... "
" ... It has a lot of useful features. ... "
" ... It has most of the features the previous system had and a few new ones to boot. ... "
" ... I don’t know what the lock feature is referring to. ... "
" ... Great basic features. ... "
Battery Life
17charge, phones, handsets, charged, battery life
+59%
-41%
" ... I like the useable batteries that can be found anywhere, sound quality is good ... "
" ... Hope this lasts as long! ... "
" ... The components were all shiny, new, and, later in the day, after letting it charge awhile, the sound was clear and felt like I was talking to the person in the next room. ... "
" ... We have only had this set a couple of months, so it's too early to rate battery life, otherwise - so far so good ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... Use standard batteries. ... "
" ... Got 5 really nice looking handsets BUT there only enough batteries for three! ... "
" ... The battery charge lasts a very long time when you have it off the base and/or are using it for a long period. ... "
Capacity
16floor, room, intercom, phone, kitchen
+100%
" ... I love the intercom feature, as my son is always upstairs in his room and I am downstairs taking care of his brother. ... "
" ... I use the intercom feature when I need to get a hold of one of the kids on a different floor of the house. ... "
" ... I have a 3 floor townhouse with lots of electronics. ... "
" ... All in all we are very pleased with the purchase and have recommended to our friends and family. ... "
" ... Being used in home and garage. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for my situation in my bedroom, kitchen and house next door. ... "
" ... I put one handset out in a metal shop building about 80 feet away from the house and it works great. ... "
" ... Reception from basement to 3rd floor ... "
Setup
15instructions, setup, easy to install, set, follow
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Super easy to set up, although the instructions are probably translated in another country, but easy to follow. ... "
" ... Followed the quick set-up instructions and everything was good to go and up and running in less than 10 minutes from opening the box. ... Overall pros: Functionality, ease of use, great user manual, quick and easy setup, good range and connection with the Bluetooth, ALOT of features on the handsets and base unit (probably more different things than I'll ever need), the SPAM blocker feature is a nice addition ... "
" ... Easy set-up ... "
" ... Straightforward home cordless telephone with two units. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Much easier to setup than our previous phone. ... "
" ... The directions in and on the box clear making it easy to understand and follow so anyone could install it. ... "
Controls
15button, volume, system, push, menu
+67%
-33%
" ... I like the ability to block callers with a push of a button. ... "
" ... Buttons are large and well lit. ... "
" ... I am mildly hearing impaired and find the volume control is most adequate and the clarity of sound very good. ... "
" ... The handsets & buttons are significantly larger than the old Panasonic phone system that we're upgrading from. ... "
" ... I do love the idea of blocking 250 calls with push of button. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and you don't have to scroll the menu six hundred times to find what you are looking for. ... "
" ... Love the block button ... "
" ... Great button size. ... "
Volume
14loud enough, speaker, sound, volume is good, ring
+50%
-50%
" ... The sound coming out of the phone would never get loud enough and it also was not very good quality compared to the previous Panasonic phones we have made. ... "
" ... Volume of speaker phone not loud enough. ... "
" ... It has loud ring. ... "
" ... volume was not as loud as speaker and not near loud enough in normal use. ... "
" ... Also the volume on the answering machine should have a higher volume adjustment The other thing it needs are more substantial phone and answering machine stands. ... "
" ... 1- The clarity and volume of the hand sets is poor. ... "
Charging
11phones, fully, charging, charger, charged
+45%
-55%
" ... Charging stations began failing after less than a year. ... Handsets charge in some stations but not others. ... "
" ... charge light & too much lateral wobble when phone is in the base. ... "
" ... As far as being able to use the phone when your power goes out, You have 5 minutes b4 a fully charged phone is completely dead. ... "
" ... have to shuffle phones onto main charger, aux doesn't charge. ... "
" ... These phones do not hold a charge for more than a day with little use. ... They drain too fast when not on chargers. ... "
" ... The batteries with the older ones still lasted a week off the charger. ... "
Returns
7sent, time, replaced, replace, new
+14%
-86%
" ... I finally got disgusted with them but missed the time to return them by three weeks! ... "
" ... Since I am in New Zealand not viable to return the piece. ... "
" ... Don't buy this unless you are willing to return it to Amazon within the warantee period. ... "
" ... Sent them back & replaced with AT&T ... "
" ... Also it had only a 30 day return policy . ... after some discussion was able to return but not replace. ... "
" ... VERY DISAPPOINTED & too late to return after only a few months of frustration. ... "
Comfort
7hand, ear, clarity, years, volume
+29%
-71%
" ... At its highest setting I have to hold the handset up to my ear, and I have good hearing. ... "
" ... you cannot set the wireless hand held phone down on a flat service without it dialing randomly . ... "
" ... They simply worn out after 6 or more years. ... "
" ... 1- The clarity and volume of the hand sets is poor. ... 2- Ergonomically uncomfortable ... "
" ... Phones feel light and cheap but ... "
Product As Described
5works
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... Good product as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Marketplace
5works, ones, amazon, sent, return
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... Good product as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Display Clarity
5large, screen, phone, easy to read, name
+80%
-20%
" ... Letters on screen showing inbound caller are large and easy to read but truncates some of the name. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... It is back-lit, and has a tiny square on the back of the handle= you can lay the phone with display visible. ... The display with date and time is fairly large, and easy to read without glasses. ... "
Network
5good, signal, reception, phone, house
+100%
" ... Good range on the handsets. ... "
" ... Great reception and range. ... "
" ... Reception from basement to 3rd floor ... "
Size
4little, base, weight, light, easy
+50%
-50%
" ... the only thing I felt a little off was the size . ... a little on the bulky side. ... "
" ... the base is too light weight and doesn’t balance the phone well. ... "
Build Quality
4phones, box, wall, phone, house
+75%
-25%
" ... Would buy again and sturdy. ... "
" ... I put one handset out in a metal shop building about 80 feet away from the house and it works great. ... "
" ... Product is made of high quality materials. ... "
As Gift
3+100%
" ... I bought this as a Christmas present for a friend and they are very pleased with them. ... "
" ... The phone was a gift for my Mother in law. ... "
" ... I gave this to my wife for Christmas. ... "
Software Platform
3user, get, update, really, phones
+33%
-67%
" ... I dislike the background echo every time I use the phone . ... "
" ... The phone works, but I cannot erase, keep count, redo message, etc. ... "
Delivery
3package, delivered, box
+33%
-67%
" ... Didn't even open the package as it was delivered really wet. ... "
" ... Box was bent ... "
Weight
3light, base
+67%
-33%
" ... Although they are somewhat light in weight, the reception and clarity of voicee is excellent. ... "
" ... They are very light weight and easily slide around. ... "
Fit
3base, wall, phones, would, well
+33%
-67%
" ... 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. ... "
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