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The Best Yealink Phones in 2024
If you’re in the market for desk phones and cordless phones, you can’t go wrong with Yealink phones.
Yealink phones are currently the go-to choice for many businesses and are renowned for their features, compatibility, ease of use, and value as they are available at a competitive price.
Yealink holds the largest market share in the global IP phone market, and Yealink phones integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of phone systems in South Africa and around the globe. Their high quality coupled with the fact that they are a brand agnostic IP Phone and extremely competitive price means that Yealink has become a standard against which many other IP phone manufacturers are measured.
Picking the right IP handset, or set of handsets, are an important consideration for your VoIP solution if you don’t plan to use softphone extensions. Let us help you explore the best Yealink phones available in 2024.
Table of contents
- Who is Yealink
- What are Yealink phones?
- Best Yealink phones to purchase in 2024
- Best entry-level Yealink IP phones for small businesses
- Best featured packed Yealink phones for small to medium-sized businesses
- Best Yealink VoIP phones for large businesses
- Pair your Yealink Wireless Handsets with Base stations
- Final thoughts on the best Yealink IP Phones
Who is Yealink?
Yealink is a recognised leader in the telecommunications industry, providing Unified Communication and collaboration solutions, in the form of video conference, voice communications and other telecommunication systems that enable or enhance collaboration.
Are Yealink and Yeastar the same company?
Yealink and Yeastar are separate entities. Yealink has been a leading manufacturer and long-standing partner of Yeastar for a decade, providing innovative VoIP phones for customers across the globe. The two business work together to make sure that their products integrate seamlessly.
What are Yealink phones?
Yealink specialises in IP phones and designs and supplies desk phones, conference phones and cordless phones to thousands of customers across many global markets.
They are the dominant choice in the market at the moment, providing excellent ease of use, seamless integration, and a wide range of features (from switchboard functionality, to call recording, automated assistant, and much more).
Explore our selection of the best Yealink phones in 2024 to find out about their features and learn more.
Best Yealink VoIP phones to purchase in 2024
Now that we’ve covered which businesses can benefit from Yeastar PBX systems, let’s explore the benefits of these systems and what they can offer your business.
Dive into the benefits of Yeastar VoIP PBX systems, below!
Best entry-level Yealink VoIP phones for small businesses
Explore high-quality entry-level Yealink cordless IP phones and desk phones designed for small businesses.
These desk phones are great for getting started and provide reliable, high-quality audio, and a few basic features at a cost-effective price point.
These are some of the best entry level VoIP phones that we recommend for small businesses:
Yealink T3 Series VoIP Desk Phone
T3 Series phones are able to integrate into your phone system without requiring a switchboard and feature a classic design with high resolution graphical and colour displays (model dependant). These models also benefit from a hall switch (for quieter operation and longer lifespan), adjustable multi-angle stand and are wall mountable. Simply connect to a power over ethernet (PoE) port for easy setup and remote management.
T3 series phones are equipped with powerful chips and provide upgraded functionality and stronger computing capabilities compared to other entry-level VoIP desk phones.
They are cost-effective while offering an extended range of functionalities including superior HD audio (with Smart Noise Filtering Technology), remote diagnostics, call statistics, 5-way local conferencing, a shorter boot time, integration with EH wireless headsets, and more.
Yealink T31P VoIP Desk Phone
Yealink’s T31P is a user-friendly entry-level IP phone, that delivers HD audio and powerful features, paired with a reasonable price point.
The T31P features Power over Ethernet (POE), integrates easily with the Yealink Device Management Platform and its unified firmware makes it easy to manage and deploy.
This desk phone also has a 2.3” LCD-backlit graphical display, features an adjustable stand and is wall mountable. The T31P can manage up to 2 SIP accounts and supports 5-way local conference calling.
Yealink T31G VoIP Desk Phone
Yealink’s T31P is a user-friendly entry Gigabit IP phone, that delivers HD voice calling and powerful basic features, paired with a reasonable price point .
The T31G features Power over Ethernet (POE), dual-port Gigabit ethernet, support for EHS wireless headset and OPUS codec. It integrates easily with the Yealink Device Management Platform and its unified firmware makes it easy to manage and deploy.
This desk phone also has a 2.3” LCD-backlit graphical display, features an adjustable stand and is wall mountable. The T31G can manage up to 2 SIP accounts and supports 5 way local conference calling.
Yealink T33G VoIP Desk Phone
Yealink’s T33G is a user-friendly entry Gigabit IP phone, that delivers HD voice calling and powerful basic features, paired with a reasonable price point.
The T33G features Power over Ethernet (POE), dual-port Gigabit ethernet, support for EHS wireless headset and OPUS codec. It integrates easily with the Yealink Device Management Platform and its unified firmware makes it easy to manage and deploy.
This desk phone also has a 2.3” colour display with backlight, features an adjustable stand and is wall mountable. The T31G can manage up to 4 SIP accounts and supports 5-way local conference calling.
W5 Series: Entry-level IP DECT phones
We cover more about the Yealink W5 series IP DECT phones in our recommendations for medium-sized businesses, including the W53 and W56 models, however, the W52P is a great choice if you’re searching for an entry level IP DECT phone for small businesses and home offices.
Yealink W52P Wireless VoIP Phone
The Yealink W52P is great for small businesses and home offices that are looking for a scalable SIP-based system at a cost-effective price with high-definition audio.
Benefit from 10 hours of talk time, and up to 100-hours standby time, with Power over Ethernet functionality available. This handset has a 1.8” LCD back-lit colour display and offers quick easy integration and configuration.
The W52P is a package that includes the Yealink W52P cordless phone and the W60B DECT base, which can manage up to 5 VoIP accounts and 4 concurrent external calls. If using more than a single handset, additional W52H handsets are required to complete your solution.
Best featured packed Yealink VoIP phones for medium-sized businesses
Yealink’s cordless SIP phones are an ideal choice for medium-sized businesses, and may also be used by smaller businesses with more demanding handset requirements.
They are high quality and provide a wider range of features to help manage communications more effectively. Cordless Yealink handsets are connected to a DECT base station and you have the ability to manage multiple SIP accounts & concurrent calls.
Yealink IP phones can be connected to Yealink DECT bases or third-party bases and cloud PBX systems.
For small to medium businesses that need more from their VoIP phones, we recommend these Yealink phones:
Yealink W5 series: Mid-range, affordable cordless DECT phones
The Yealink W5 series comprises a range of mid-range, affordable cordless handsets designed for small to medium-sized businesses. The Yealink W5 Series are high-performance SIP cordless phones that integrate easily with new or existing IP phone systems.
Depending on the model, 4-8 W5 series DECT phones can be connected to a base, and handle up to 4-8 concurrent calls and SIP accounts. The supported range for the Yealink W5 cordless phone is usually up to 50m from the base.
Cost-effective and equipped with high-quality VoIP technology, the W5 series provides a range of functionalities including call conferencing, call waiting, an intercom, voicemail, auto attendant, call parking, call transfer and more.
Yealink W53P Wireless VoIP Phone
The Yealink W53P features a similar look and feel to the well-known W60P, and offers a similar range of benefits, at a more competitive price.
This handset also has a 1.8” TFT colour display and an intuitive user interface. Benefit from an 18-hour talk time, and up to 200 hours of standby time, with fast charging and a 3.5mm headset connection.
The W53P is a package that includes Yealink W53P handset and a W60B DECT base which can manage up to 8 SIP accounts and 8 concurrent calls.
If using more than a single handset, additional W53H handsets are required to complete your solution. W53H handsets can also be connected to a W70B or W80B DECT base which can connect to more handsets, and manage more SIP accounts and concurrent calls.
Yealink W56P Wireless VoIP phone
The Yealink W56P features a high-end standalone or wall-mounted design, exceptional HD sound and wideband technology.
This handset also has a 2.4” colour display and an intuitive user interface. Benefit from 30 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours of standby time, quick charging, and a 3.5mm headset connection.
The W56P is a package that includes a Yealink W56P handset and W60B base, which can be used to connect up to 8 handsets and handle 8 SIP accounts and 8 concurrent calls.
If using more than a single handset, additional W56H handsets are required to complete your solution. W56H handsets can also be connected to a W70B or W80B DECT base which can connect to more handsets, and manage more SIP accounts and concurrent calls.
Best Yealink VoIP phones for large businesses
For large businesses, it’s recommended to integrate switchboard desk phones and high-quality cordless IP phones that support higher call volumes.
Explore Yealink phones that provide a wider range of features, and can handle more lines and more concurrent calls.
Yealink T4 series switchboard VoIP desk phones for large businesses
The Yealink T4 Series desktop phones are a renowned series of IP phones that are suitable for larger businesses with a higher call volume.
Depending on the model, the T4 series features Gigabit IP phones that can handle 12-24 lines support for multiple SIP accounts. They also feature ethernet ports and USB ports, the latter of which enables an extended range of features.
T4 Series desk phones feature high quality audio for varying network environments, a high end design, a range of helpful features and an acoustic shield to reduce interference in noisy environments.
Yealink SIP-T43U IP Phone
The Yealink T43U captures a large portion of the switchboard and reception phone markets and features a durable, classic design, and and scalability for any growing business.
The T43U features two ethernet ports (PoE supported), and 2 USB ports to enable an extended range of features. The USB ports can be paired with 6 USB accessories, enabling features such as bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for Yealink USB headsets.
This handset has a 3.7” LCD backlit pixel display and supports up to 12 SIP accounts and 12 concurrent calls. It also features 29 programmable memory keys.
Yealink SIP-T46U IP Phone
The Yealink T46U is a more advanced switchboard and reception phone that provides an extended number of line keys and expansion models to fit the requirements of large businesses.
The T46U features two ethernet ports (PoE supported) and 2 USB ports to enable bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, support for Yealink USB headsets and more.
This handset has a 4.3” Colour LCD display and supports up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls. It also features 10 line keys and 27 memory keys to enhance communication management.
Yealink SIP-T48U IP Phone
The Yealink T48U is the flagship device in the T4 series, offering the widest range of features and functionality, and exceptional performance. Take your phone system and reception capabilities up a notch.
The T48U features 2 ethernet ports (PoE supported) and 2 USB ports to enable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, support for Yealink USB headsets and more. The USB port can also enable call recording from the device.
The T46U features This handset has a 7” Colour touch LCD display and supports up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls. It also features multiple line keys and 29 memory keys to enhance communication management.
Yealink T5 Series VoIP Desk Phones
The T5 series enables businesses to benefit from advanced features, provide wide-ranging flexibility and increased collaboration across your enterprise.
They feature a high-end ergonomic design, with large, adjustable high-resolution displays. With acoustic shielding, HD voice communications are distraction-free.
We’ve selected the Yealink T54W model as it delivers optimum desktop productivity.
Yealink T53W
The Yealink T53W features a modern design and dual-band wireless technology and provides optimal efficiency and productivity.
The T53W is user-friendly and expandable, and features built in 4.2 Bluetooth and dual-band wireless (2.4G/5G) technology. It also features Yealink’s Optimal HD Voice technology and Acoustic Shield technology to enable crisp, high-quality voice communication and eliminate background noise.
A built-in USB port within the device can also be used to connect expansion modules, wired or wireless headsets, and enable on-device call recording. PoE (Power over Ethernet) is also supported.
This desktop phone has an adjustable 3.7” colour pixel backlit display and can manage up to 12 SIP accounts and 12 concurrent calls.
Yealink T54W
The Yealink T54W features a high-end ergonomic design, and modern dual-band wireless technology. It’s powerful, expandable and enables a wide range of key features.
The T54W is user-friendly, and features built-in 4.2 Bluetooth and dual-band wireless (2.4G/5G) technology. It is paired with Yealink’s Optimal HD Voice technology and Acoustic Shield technology to enable crisp, high-quality voice communication. It also features a built-in USB port to connect expansion modules, wired or wireless headsets and on-device call recording. PoE (Power over Ethernet) is also supported.
This desktop phone has an adjustable 4.3” colour pixel backlit display and can manage up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls.
Yealink T57W
The Yealink T57W is designed for busy professionals and features a quality design with a large touch screen, ergonomic build and various key benefits.
The T57W features built-in 4.2 Bluetooth and dual-band wireless technology, as well as a USB 2.0 port which can be used to connect expansion modules, wired and wireless headsets, and enables on-device call recording. This device also incorporates Yealink’s Optimal HD Voice technology and Acoustic Shield technology for distraction-free, crisp voice communication. PoE (Power over Ethernet) is also supported.
This desktop phone has an adjustable 7” multi-point touch screen display and can manage up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls.
Yealink T58W with camera
The Yealink T58W is an intuitive smart business phone equipped with Android 9.0 that provides HD audio and video calling, as well as a range of benefits for business professionals.
The T58W features a built-in 720p camera, 4.2 Bluetooth and dual-band wireless technology. Two USB 2.0 ports can be used to connect to a USB headset as well as to manage media and storage functions. This device also incorporates Yealink’s Optimal HD Voice technology and Yealink Noise Proof technology.
The T58W supports an optional Bluetooth wireless handset (BTH58) providing the flexibility for a user to manage calls away from their desk, with a 10-meter range and offers up to 17 hours of talk time, and 46 hours of standby time.
This advanced handset also features The T58W has a 7’ capacitive adjustable touch screen display and can manage up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls.
Yealink T58W-Pro
Yealink T58W-pro features the same design, Android 9.0 operating system, core technology and benefits as the T58W, but adopts the innovative Bluetooth handset by default.
The T58W-pro provides a built-in 720p camera, 4.2 Bluetooth, dual-band wireless technology and two USB 2.0 ports that can be used to connect to a USB headset and manage media and storage functions. This device also incorporates Yealink’s Optimal HD Voice technology and Yealink Noise Proof technology.
The Bluetooth wireless handset provides flexibility to manage calls away from a desk, with a 10-meter range, up to 17 hours of talk time and 46 hours of standby time. Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet and PoE (Power over Ethernet) are also supported.
The T58W also features a high-end 7’ capacitive adjustable touch screen and can manage up to 16 SIP accounts and 16 concurrent calls.
Pair your Yealink Wireless Handsets with Base stations:
What is DECT?
DECT is the wireless signalling technology that is primarily used to connect cordless phones to a base station and the base station is linked to your hosted VoIP service.
DECT is its own technology, designed for voice and operating on its own isolated frequency so that they don’t soak up bandwidth on a wireless network.
What is a DECT base station?
A DECT base station bridges that gap between a PBX system, your internet connection and the cordless handsets. DECT base stations can provide a range of up to around 50-100m between handsets and base stations indoors, without DECT managers or repeaters.
What is a DECT manager?
DECT managers provide seamless handover for handsets between base stations, which expands the range of the cordless handsets, and ensures a reliable connection.
In the past, repeaters were often used to provide this handover, however, DECT base managers provide a more steadfast, modern solution suitable for large workspaces.
Yealink W60B & W70B DECT Base Stations and W80B DECT Manager
Yealink W60B DECT Base Station
The Yealink W60 DECT base station can manage up to 8 SIP accounts and 8 simultaneous calls per base station, and connect to 8 handsets. It provides a 50m range indoors, and 300m outdoors (with a clear line of sight). It supports TLS and SRTP encryption and Opus codec.
It is compatible with W53H and W56H handsets mentioned earlier, as well as a few other devices.
Yealink W70B DECT Base Station
The Yealink W70B DECT base station can manage up to 10 SIP accounts and 20 simultaneous calls per base station, and connect to 10 handsets. It provides a 50m range indoors, and 300m outdoors (with a clear line of sight). It supports TLS and SRTP encryption and Opus audio codec, and a noise reduction system.
It is compatible with W73H, W53H and W56H handsets covered earlier, as well as a few other devices.
Yealink W80 DECT IP Multi-Cell System
Yealink W80 DECT IP Multi-Cell System consists of two elements, a W80B base station and W80DM (Dect Manager).
his solution is scalable and reliable and suitable for large spaces and large teams. It can connect to up to 30 base stations, 100 devices and manage 100 parallel calls and 100 SIP accounts. The system provides a range of 50ms indoors and up to 300m outdoors.
It is compatible with a range of Yealink devices including the W53H and W56H.
Final thoughts on the best Yealink IP Phones
Yealink produces IP handsets that are easy to integrate, known for their user-friendliness, range of features, effective communication management, quality and reliability. This has made Yealink the leader in the IP phone market and Yealink devices are widely recommended by expert technicians.
If you are considering Yealink IP handsets, we can answer any questions you may have. United Telecoms assists businesses across South Africa with fully customisable and personalised phone system solutions that match their needs. Contact us to find out more.
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