VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Black, 1 Handset

by VTech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 80 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002C42PSW
• Item model number: DS6151
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #39 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Telephones & Accessories > Cordless Telephones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Dial and receive calls on 2 different phone lines with 1 phone. View larger.

Digital answering system, caller ID and 2-line operation. View larger.

2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System
and Caller ID

A contemporary workhorse, the VTech DS6151 cordless phone comes with one handset, a digital answering system, caller ID and 2-line operation. DECT 6.0 Digital technology delivers superior sound quality, security and range, while ensuring wireless networks and other electronic devices don't interfere with conversations. With 2-line operation, busy home office professionals can dial and receive calls on two different phone lines with one phone. Each line comes with its own mailbox, too. The phone base and handset come with speakerphones that make hands-free conversations super convenient. Plus, intercom, call-transfer and conference capabilities streamline in-home communication, cutting down on the need to shout to be heard throughout the house. With 13 minutes of recording time, the digital answering system answers calls when you can't. The VTech DS6151 can expand up to 12 handsets using only one phone jack (the VTech DS6101), making it ideal for growing families and busy home office professionals.

Corded Phone Features		DS6151	DS6101
VTech Cordless Phone			Additional handset sold separately.
Brand Specifics	DECT 6.0 digital technology	•	•
	Interference-free	•	•
	50 name and number phonebook directory	•	•
	Digital Security	•	•
	2-Line Operation	•	•
General	Frequency	DECT 6.0	DECT 6.0
	Type of Phone	Cordless	Cordless
	Number of Incoming Lines	2	2
	Answering Device	•
	Speakerphone	•	•
	Caller ID	•	•
	Audible Time and Date Stamp on Recorded Messages	•
Base	Wall Mount	•
	Keypad on Base	•
	Call Waiting	•	•
	Number of Mailboxes	2
	Compatible with	DS6101
	Backlit Keypads	•	•
	Intercom	•	•
	Color	Black and silver	Black and silver
	Speed Dial	•	•
	Page/handset locator	•
Handset	Handsets Included	1
	Number of Stations Expandable	12
	LCD Display	2-3/4 by 1-1/4 inches	1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches
	Headset Jack
	Hearing Aid Compatible	•	•
What's in the Box		Base, 1 handset,batteries, remote charger, and instruction manual.	1 handset.

Product Description

Vtech DECT 2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

211 of 213 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 2-line corldless phone, February 6, 2010

By 

The Engineer (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Black, 1 Handset (Office Product)

I am running a business with 2 phone lines for many years now and phones have always been a problem for me. I found that all cordless phones degrade or stop working after a couple of years, so I went through several different brands and models which I can repport here for you. My comment on the VTech is the last paragraph.

Starting 1999 I had a 2.4 GHz Siemes Gigaset and that was the best phone I had, it was stylish, very well organized and functioning. Unfortunately, wireless computer networking exploded shortly after and swamped this frequency band that no cordless phone at 2.4 GHz worked well any longer. Features included phone book copy amongst the different hand sets.

I had two sets of different Panasonic 5.8 GHz phones, and all were really bad. Voice quality was horrible and something stopped working in a short time. One is tempted to buy Panasonic because they have the largest selection of models. But don't be fooled by that! I could not buy Siemens because they retracted from the 2-line analog phone market, they only offer VoIP stuff, but I am not ready for that yet.

I had a Motorola 5.8 GHz for a couple of days and let me tell you, this was the worst phone I ever had, it was even much worse than all Panasonics. There would be not enough space on the Amazon server to write down all the details :-)

Then I had a 5.8 GHz AT&T phone and I really liked voice quality and workmanship. But all hand sets had different numbers in their phone book because you cannot transfer the phone book between them; I just could not keep up with this. Also, the functionality was not very intuitive.

Finally I got his VTech phone, and I must say that I am impressed. I wanted to have a DECT 6.0 phone because I believe this is the best frequency band for cordless phones. This phone looks great, has excellent voice quality, has an intuitive menu setup, and it has a very competative price. And what I like most which no other phone ever had: You program a number into your phone book and it is available instantaneouly in all hand sets. Only thing, they should have memory for more than 50 numbers. I have this phone and 4 hand sets since Dec 2009, and the only thing I hope is that it will be reliable. As soon as I have an issue I will update this review, so if you don't see an update, that is more points for this phone.

121 of 124 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy if you need a headset jack, January 18, 2010

By 

James Harrell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Black, 1 Handset (Office Product)

Everything is great about this phone except that it does not have a headset jack. Since I use it for long business this is a must for me and I returned mine. It is my fault for not checking the specs more thoroughly but I thought I would save others from the same mistake by posting this review. So if you need a headset jack don't buy this phone. I gave it three stars because I believe a 2 line phone of this caliber should definitely have a headset jack. Also, the handsets do not support belt clips. So if you are used to walking around with the phone on your belt while you talk look elsewhere. My previous VTech phone lasted 6 years and had both these features. It is a real shame they left these two minor things off. I guess if I want DECT and headsets I will have to go Panasonic. Happy dialing.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good voice quality, January 15, 2010

By 

Deborah M. Sturgeon "birdmom" (colorado springs, colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech DS6151 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Black, 1 Handset (Office Product)

Just received this phone as well as 3 more extensions. Voice quality is excellent. Answering system is good as well. Fairly easy to operate.Handsets are comfortable to hold.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it does not have a jack for a headset. I use headsets frequently because I have carpal tunnel. Haven't used it outside house to see what kind of reception there is.