10 VoIP Phones That Should be on Your Christmas List

If people can have Christmas lists, shouldn’t businesses have them too? The big difference between an individual’s list and a company’s list is that the Christmas list of a business has things on it that will help the company have more productive internal processes and grow to reach its potential for next year. In this article, we’re going to explore the 10 VoIP phones that should be on your organization’s Christmas list.

Why Are Businesses Moving to Internet Phone Systems and VoIP Phone Hardware?

As we dive into the 10 best VoIP phones to put on your Christmas list, we should take a moment to discover why companies around the world are jumping on the Christmas sleigh of VoIP technology.

• VoIP telephone systems run on dependable, modern internet infrastructure.
• VoIP telephone systems can work with any internet-connected device – desk phones, conferencing phones, computers, tablets, and smartphones.
• VoIP telephone systems allow for greater stability, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency than landline-based communications systems.

What Features of VoIP Hardware (Telephones and Conferencing Devices) are Companies Leveraging and Why?

The attractive thing about VoIP telephone hardware is that VoIP systems come with a built-in set of comprehensive communications functionalities. Here’s a great article that highlights five of the best features. By choosing the right VoIP desk phone to go into your stocking this year, you can unlock functionalities that may have been unavailable for you to utilize with your older landline or VoIP desk phone. Some of the most popular features of VoIP phones are:

• Video Conferencing
• Conference Bridge
• Contact Management
• Call Screening
• Caller ID
• Schedule Management
• Automated Attendant
• Voicemail to Email

What are the Top 10 VoIP Phones that Should be in Your Stocking This Year?

Whether you need all new phones, need to replace outdated phones, or are expanding your system to meet workflow and customers’ service demand, one of these fine VoIP devices will fit the bill and fill your stocking with Christmas cheer.

1.      Yealink T21P-E2

The Yealink T21P-E2 is a fully functional VoIP desk phone. Its 132x64 pixel LCD display is easy to read and makes moving between the five-line capability of this phone a breeze. The Yealink T21P-E2 offers HD audio in the handset/speaker, allows for the use of two separate VoIP accounts, and is equipped with a port for a headset. Some of the other features of the Yealink T21P-E2 are:

• Call Hold
• Mute
• Call Forward
• Call Waiting
• Call Transfer
• Group Listening
• SMS
• Emergency Call
• Redial
• Call Return
• Auto Answer
• Local 3-Way Conferencing
• Ring Tone Selection/Import/Delete
• One-Touch Speed Dial

2.      Polycom VVX201

Perfect for any application from small business to mid-size enterprise, the Polycom VVX201 comes standard with all the expected VoIP pro-business features and works seamlessly with top VoIP providers such as Vonage. The Polycom VVX201 delivers an enterprise-level quality of sound, is cost-effective, and features a 132x64 LCD display. Some of the more popular features of the Polycom VVX201 are:

• 2 Programmable Line Keys
• Shared Call/Bridged Line Appearance
• Flexible Line Appearance
• Call Waiting
• User-friendly interface
• Call Timer
• Call Transfer, Hold, Forward, Pickup
• Local Three-Way Audio Conferencing
• Speed Dial, Redial
• Missed Call Notification
• Do Not Disturb
• Simple device deployment
• 2 SIP Identities (Registrations)

3.      Yealink T46S

For a more powerful VoIP desk phone experience, the Yealink T46S is a fantastic choice. Yealink makes sure that you will be able to use this phone now and into the future with consistent firmware updates that keep up with advancements in VoIP technology. For people with hearing loss, the Yealink brings the helpful feature of being hearing aid compatible. Some of the other outstanding features of Yealink T46S are:

• Bluetooth Compatible
• USB Recording
• Adjustable Angles for Phone Stand
• Wall-Mountable
• 4.3-Inch Color Touch Screen
• Handles Up To 16 Sip Accounts
• Wi-Fi Compatible
• Support for Expansion Modules

4.      The Poly SoundStation IP6000

For conference room settings, it’s hard to beat the Poly SoundStation IP6000. Built for a mid-size conference room, it’s the key to help you with your group communications, collaboration, and productivity. Users of the VoIP provider 8x8 find that the integration of the Poly SoundStation IP600 works well with their 8x8 VoIP service.

• Some of the front-runner features of the Poly SoundStation IP6000 are:
• HD Voice Calls
• Acoustic Clarity Technology
• 12-Foot Microphone Pickup
• Advanced Call Handling, Security, and Provisioning Features
• Compatible with many SIP Call Platforms
• High-Resolution Display

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5.      Poly VVX 301 / 311

If you’re looking for an entry-level business phone under your Christmas tree this year, the Poly VVX 301 / 311 IP Phones may be just the ticket. The quality vs. cost considerations are met within this straightforward telephone hardware solution. The most attractive features of the Poly VVX 301 / 311 IP Phones are:

• Manage up to Six Live Calls
• HD Voice up to 7KHz
• Backlit Grayscale Graphical LCD (208 x 104)
• Skype for Business and Office 365 Cloud PBX interoperability

• HD Voice
• Intercom to up to 23 Paging Groups

• 6 Line or Speed Dial Keys
• 2 x Ethernet 10/100
• Hard Keys: 12-key Dial Pad, Home, Speaker, Mute, Headset, Volume, Messages, Hold, Transfer
• 4-Way Navigation Cluster

6.      Polycom VVX 250

The Polycom VVX 250 is a phone that is easy to set up and is user-friendly. Its clear audio and intuitive interface that puts professional features in the hands of the user makes it an industry standard. Its four-line setup puts it squarely in the large business to small enterprise setting. Some of the features that users like about the Polycom VVX 250 are:

• HD Audio
• 4 Soft Keys
• In-Call Keys: Call Transfer and Hold
• 1 USB Port
• 2x Gig-E Ports
• 8” Color LCD Screen
• 4 Line Keys
• Illuminated Audio Keys

7.      Yealink W56P

If you want to be able to look out the office window for Santa Claus and your desk is further away than your phone can stretch, then the Yealink W56P may make your Christmas merry and bright.  This phone is used by everyone from busy execs who don’t sit at their desk all day to busy retail and warehouse environments. Although a small package, the Yealink W56P can handle up to 5 VoIP accounts and four simultaneous calls. Some of the most attractive features of the Yealink W56P are:

• 4" 240 X 320 Color Screen
• Intuitive User Interface
• Paging, Intercom, Auto Answer
• Talk Time - 30 Hours
• Standby Time - 400 Hours
• Charge Anywhere, Any Device with USB Port
• Call Hold, Call Transfer, 3-Way Conferencing
• Call Waiting, Mute, Do Not Disturb
• Remote Phonebook
• Call Forward (Always/Busy/No Answer)
• 10 Min of Charging Results in 2 Hours of Talk Time

8.      Yealink T48G

If your workflow has a high demand for complex communications, the Yealink may be what you need under your Christmas tree this year. It’s not your standard desk phone – far from it. The Yealink T48G can handle up to 16 VoIP lines, a touchscreen interface, and flexible settings for different users. Although there are literally dozens of business VoIP features, this workhorse of a communications device can make use of all the features that your VoIP provider (such as Dialpad) delivers. Here are just a few of the high-level features housed within this phone.

• 16 VoIP Accounts
• Call Hold, Mute, Do Not Disturb
• Group Listening, Emergency Call
• Bluetooth Compatible
• Contact Synchronization
• Wi-Fi Compatible
• USB Call Recording
• One-Touch Speed Dial, Hotline
• Call Forward, Call Waiting, Call Transfer
• Redial, Call Return, Auto Answer
• 3-Way Conferencing
• Direct IP Call Without SIP Proxy
• Ring Tone Selection/Import/Delete
• USB Port

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9.      Yealink W60P

Need an expandable system of wireless phones? By using just one Yealink W60P base, you can utilize up to 8 handsets. The best part? You can have up to eight calls going on those handsets, all at the same time. It’s perfect for a small office or an office cluster. The batteries used in the Yealink W60P are quick charging and can be used for up to 30 hours of talk time without recharging. The other features that may put the Yealink W60P on your Christmas list this year are:

• Noise Reduction System
• Headset Connection via 3.5 Mm Jack
• Charger Wall Mountable
• Support Opus Audio Codec
• Up To 400-Hour Standby Time
• 4" 240 X 320 Color Screen
• Intuitive User Interface
• 10-Min Charge Time for 2-Hour Talk Time
• TLS And SRTP Security Encryption

10.  Yealink CP920

We end our list with the sleek Yealink CP920. It’s a conferencing solution that is flexible for many different meeting rooms and communications scenarios.

• HD Voice
• Noise-Proof Technology
• 20 Foot, 360 Degree Voice Pickup
• Yealink Noise Proof Technology
• Built-in 3-microphone array
• 1” 248x120-Pixel Graphical LCD With Backlight
• Power over Ethernet
• 5-way conference call
• Hybrid UC meeting
• Local USB call recording
• Simple User Interface
• WiFi Compatible
• Bluetooth Compatible
• Optimal HD Audio, Full Duplex Technology

Whichever of these popular VoIP phones you choose this Christmas, we want to wish you the very best for the holidays and offer you our best wishes for your new year.