BT Essential Phone Y triple review
Test scoreShow Context
- Phone & answering machine
- 3 handsets
The BT Essential Phone Y allows you to tag VIP numbers so that they can get through even when you've blocked all other calls, so you won't miss out on anything important. But is it easy to blacklist those nuisance numbers, or does the addition of an answering machine make this phone tricky to set up? Our full review tells you all you need to know, so read on to find out more.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it like to use?
- What's the sound quality like?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know
- Should I buy it
First reviewed by Which?
April 18
Released
January 2018
Technical specifications
General
- Type of devicePhone & answering machine
- Number of handsets3 handsets
- Phonebook size100 contacts
- Answering machine memory30 minutes
- Location of message indicatorHandset & base
- Handset display size1.8-inches
- Location of ringerHandset & base
- Display typeBlack & white
Test results
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