VTech 5820 5.8GHz Accessory Handset for VTech 5831 and VTech i5881 Expandable Phones

Amazon Customer Reviews

(2 out of 5)

It's NOT 5.8 GHz

The cordless phone works, and is clear. But be warned. This is not a true 5.8 GHz phone. The base transmits at 5.8 GHz, but the phones transmit at 2.4GHz. So if you're buying this in order to reduce interference with a wireless network (or from a microwave), look elsewhere. It will not solve your problems.

(5 out of 5)

Excellent Phone

You'll love this phone. No Complains, Well Worth it. The Best Phone I've Owned. The whole vtech 5.8 phone system is Fantastic.

(5 out of 5)

Clear as a Bell

I just purchased this phone and am extremely pleased with the clarity and performance. The speaker phone is crystal clear on both the handset and base----If you are looking for a good expandable phone system this is your best bet.

(5 out of 5)

Improvement over the already excellent 2.4 GHz model

I was very happy with the 2.4 GHz expandable VTech phone, except for the interference between it and the 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless computer network on the same cluttered 2.4 GHz band.

This phone is everything the 2.4 GHz model was, plus a more slightly larger and more comfortable handset, better sound quality (both normal and handsfree/handset-speakerphone modes) -- and, of course, no more interference with the 2.4 GHz 802.11b wireless LAN (I understand it receives on 5.8 GHz but still transmits on 2.4 GHz, but we haven't encountered any problems).

The only downside we encountered is that the intercom function is now on a softkey menu instead of a hard button (as it was on the 2.4 GHz model) so it is less convenient to use and almost impossible with one hand. It does now allow you to intercom-ring all handsets at once, which the 2.4 GHz model didn't.

Consider getting an extra battery for the base unit -- the base keeps the battery charged for operation during a power outage, or as a spare for a handset.

(1 out of 5)

Lies Lies Lies....Don't buy it. keep looking

I purchased the Main Base station and one additional phone. The main station phone worked well. The additional station was FULL of noise. I thought it was a faulty phone so I purchased one more at a local store. It did the same thing! I did some digging and learned that Even though it says 5.8 it also runs at 2.4Ghz. That interferes with my wireless network. I returned the "test" phone and lost my receipt for the additional phone. I want in on the class action suit. There is no disclosure on the box that says it will run at 2.4Ghz and it is unconfigureable. Two thumbs down...