--- product_id: 197696852 title: "A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version]" brand: "gigaset" price: "R2418" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Gigaset" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/197696852-a270a-duo-two-handsets-cordless-dect-telephone-with-an-answering store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 25 min digital answering machine 2 handsets for seamless multitasking 18h talk & 200h standby battery life A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] **Brand:** gigaset **Price:** R2418 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📞 Double the handsets, double the ease — communication made effortlessly stylish! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] by gigaset - **How much does it cost?** R2418 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/197696852-a270a-duo-two-handsets-cordless-dect-telephone-with-an-answering) ## Best For - gigaset enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gigaset brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Answering Machine:** Never miss a message with 25 minutes of digital recording and customizable ring-to-answer settings. - • **Dual-Handset Convenience:** Stay connected everywhere at home with two cordless handsets ready to answer your calls. - • **Bright & Intuitive Display:** Illuminated graphical screen and keypad ensure effortless navigation, even in low light. - • **Long-Lasting Battery Power:** Up to 18 hours talk time and 200 hours standby means your phone is ready when you are. - • **Eco-Friendly German Engineering:** Designed with ECO DECT technology for reduced energy consumption and premium build quality. ## Overview The Gigaset A270A Duo is a UK-compatible cordless DECT phone set featuring two handsets, a 25-minute digital answering machine, and an illuminated graphical display. Engineered in Germany with eco-friendly technology, it offers up to 18 hours of talk time and 200 hours standby, plus a large phonebook for 80 contacts. Simple plug-and-play setup and intuitive controls make it perfect for professionals seeking reliable, no-fuss home communication. ## Description From the manufacturer Pure communication - Gigaset A270A Duo The Gigaset A270A Duo impresses with its simple design and practical functions, such as the illuminated graphic display, phonebook, adjustable volumes, different ring tones and the easy call display with name or number. Easy to read 1.5" illuminated graphic display With the 1.5" illuminated graphic display, you can always see immediately who is calling you. Stay in touch Phonebook with up to 80 entries You can store up to 80 numbers or names using the large phonebook. Key combinations Easy to use buttons The keys have great features, such as the illuminated hands-free talking button. For intuitive use For intuitive use Convenient function and menu With the menu button, menu navigation works intuitively - in different languages. ECO DECT Green technology With ECO DECT, the DECT phone reduces power consumption by variably reducing transmission power. Equipped with an answering machine Greetings from the A270A Not at home, or you just don’t want to pick up the phone? The Gigaset A270A is equipped with a built-in answering machine for simple message recording and retrieval. And no worries if the caller is making a short story long: the available recording time of up to 25 minutes should be more than enough. By the way: the answering machine can be operated either via the handset, allowing you to receive messages away from the base station within the range of your household, or by remote access. A270A Duo in comparison A270A Duo Gigaset Allrounder A Duo Gigaset helloPhone A Duo Gigaset E290A Duo FAMILY Plus A Duo How long is the recording time? The A270A has available recording time of up to 25 minutes. How long is the recording time? The A270A has available recording time of up to 25 minutes. Is the A270A compatible with hearing aids? Yes, the A270A can be connected to regular hearing aids, making it particularly suitable for older people. Is the A270A compatible with hearing aids? Yes, the A270A can be connected to regular hearing aids, making it particularly suitable for older people. What are the A270 hot keys? Activate and deactivate key protection using the # key. Activate and deactivate the ring tone by pressing the * key. Query key (adjustable flashing times) by long pressing the 0 key. What are the A270 hot keys? Activate and deactivate key protection using the # key. Activate and deactivate the ring tone by pressing the * key. Query key (adjustable flashing times) by long pressing the 0 key. How long does the battery of the A270A last? The Battery life is 200 hours in standby, while the talk time is 18 hours. How long does the battery of the A270A last? The Battery life is 200 hours in standby, while the talk time is 18 hours. Review: Seems a good, simple to use phone - Bought for my 78 year old dad after his old phone ‘died’. With the very early stages of dementia I didn’t want something too taxing for him and this seems to fit the bill. Small but with a clear and bright phone display you can basically just plug it in and play. This is a good thing because like others have said, the instruction booklet is not the easiest thing to follow and seems to complicate matters unnecessarily. However once you work out which button to press on the handset, programming the phone is easy! Another feature I liked was the in phone name/number directory. On most phones these days you need to subscribe to a ‘caller ID’ system to get a name and number on the handset display; not with this one though! Any name and number stored shows clearly when the phone rings which is great for the antisocial and for my dad who now gets nervous if he doesn’t recognise a number. Answer machine is also a doddle. You can set parameters easily like the number of rings before it goes to answer machine; from immediately to 30 rings. Listening to and erasing the messages is easy too and can be done from the handset or the base. The only design fault I can see (and it isn’t much of one) is that the plug attachment in the base isn’t a sharp contact and seems very lose when pushed in. There is a moulded piece of plastic next to it that attempts to hold it in place so all we can do is see if it works. So far it seems to tick all the boxes for a well priced, quality, simple to use phone and answer machine. If it does the job you want why pay more? And on a final note to the manufacturer Gigaset; sort that instruction manual out! Review: Great Item would recommend. - Great service and really good quality phone set. Easy to set up. Love the fact when you lift the handset out of the station, t answers straight away without pressing any buttons. Handset is very sensitive, so if you have it in your pocket, you can easily turn on the handset without knowing (engaged to your callers) I would recommend this item. Pricing is perfect. ## Features - EASY COMMUNICATION WITH AN ANSWERING MACHINE - The Gigaset A270A Duo Black offers a integrated digital answering machine with up to 25 minutes of recording, long talk and standby time of up to 18 and 200 hours. Only compatible in UK. For more information, visit the Gigaset homepage. - LARGE PHONEBOOK - Telephone book for up to 80 entries - EASY INSTALLATION - Simply connect the base station to your phone line and you are ready to make your first call - QUALITY MADE IN GERMANY - Designed and manufactured in Germany - the environmentally friendly ECO DECT technology ensures reduced energy consumption - BOX CONTENTS: 1 x base station Gigaset A270A, 2 x handset Gigaset A270H, 2 x plug in power adaptors, 1 x telephone connection cable, 4 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH), 1 x battery compartment cover, 1 x charging station, 1 x operating manual - Do you have any questions about this product? Contact the Gigaset customer service at +44 (0)20 369 53111 (for your provider's landline tarif) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08531L4RB | | Answering System Type | Digital | | Best Sellers Rank | 17,262 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 71 in Cordless Analogue & DECT Phones | | Box Contents | 1x Gigaset A270 charging cradle, 1x Gigaset A270A base station, 1x telephone connection cable, 2x Gigaset A270 handset, 2x plug in power adapter | | Brand | Gigaset | | Brand Name | Gigaset | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Giagset | | Country of Origin | Germany | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,114 Reviews | | Dialer Type | Single Keypad | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04250366851297 | | Is there Caller ID | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 8 x 3 x 10 centimetres | | Item Weight | 490 Grams | | Manufacturer | Gigaset | | Manufacturer Part Number | part_B08531L4RB | | Material | Plastic | | Model Number | part_B08531L4RB | | Multiline Operation | Single-Line Operation | | Number of Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) | | Number of batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) | | Phone Standby Time | 200 hours | | Phone Talk Time | 10 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Power source | Battery Powered | | Recording Capacity | 25 Minutes | | Telephone Type | Cordless | | Telephone type | Cordless | | Unit Count | 2.0 count | ## Product Details - **Answering system type:** Digital - **Brand:** Gigaset - **Colour:** Black - **Dialler type:** Single Keypad - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 3 x 10 centimetres - **Item weight:** 490 Grams - **Material:** Plastic - **Number of batteries:** 4 AAA batteries required. (included) - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Telephone type:** Cordless ## Images ![A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OTKjZvrFL.jpg) ![A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vjzADOLCL.jpg) ![A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LrMAEqtaL.jpg) ![A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Xp9B4rUwL.jpg) ![A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qulDx8QBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long is the recording time?** A: The A270A has available recording time of up to 25 minutes. **Q: Is the A270A compatible with hearing aids?** A: Yes, the A270A can be connected to regular hearing aids, making it particularly suitable for older people. **Q: What are the A270 hot keys?** A: Activate and deactivate key protection using the # key. Activate and deactivate the ring tone by pressing the * key. Query key (adjustable flashing times) by long pressing the 0 key. **Q: How long does the battery of the A270A last?** A: The Battery life is 200 hours in standby, while the talk time is 18 hours. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems a good, simple to use phone *by J***. on 23 February 2024* Bought for my 78 year old dad after his old phone ‘died’. With the very early stages of dementia I didn’t want something too taxing for him and this seems to fit the bill. Small but with a clear and bright phone display you can basically just plug it in and play. This is a good thing because like others have said, the instruction booklet is not the easiest thing to follow and seems to complicate matters unnecessarily. However once you work out which button to press on the handset, programming the phone is easy! Another feature I liked was the in phone name/number directory. On most phones these days you need to subscribe to a ‘caller ID’ system to get a name and number on the handset display; not with this one though! Any name and number stored shows clearly when the phone rings which is great for the antisocial and for my dad who now gets nervous if he doesn’t recognise a number. Answer machine is also a doddle. You can set parameters easily like the number of rings before it goes to answer machine; from immediately to 30 rings. Listening to and erasing the messages is easy too and can be done from the handset or the base. The only design fault I can see (and it isn’t much of one) is that the plug attachment in the base isn’t a sharp contact and seems very lose when pushed in. There is a moulded piece of plastic next to it that attempts to hold it in place so all we can do is see if it works. So far it seems to tick all the boxes for a well priced, quality, simple to use phone and answer machine. If it does the job you want why pay more? And on a final note to the manufacturer Gigaset; sort that instruction manual out! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Item would recommend. *by C***N on 7 February 2025* Great service and really good quality phone set. Easy to set up. Love the fact when you lift the handset out of the station, t answers straight away without pressing any buttons. Handset is very sensitive, so if you have it in your pocket, you can easily turn on the handset without knowing (engaged to your callers) I would recommend this item. Pricing is perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug and play *by S***N on 27 December 2020* The market for home telephones is large and there is plenty which is difficult to set up with two handsets or falls short with sound or reception being poor. This Gigaset model gladly avoids these many issues by remaining simplistic and highly functional. The phone comes with a speakerphone base and hands-free feature to talk and listen like a mobile phone on speaker, all at an amazingly low price. This model comes with two handsets, a that are super easy to pair and work perfectly for downstairs and upstairs access. The instructions are as easy as plugging in each device and setting them to each to their bases. The pairing is automatic and now will ring on both ends when there is an incoming call. These phones have a large, bright orange and clear display, making this extremely helpful for elderly users. Contacts can be created and saved so the next time someone has their name promptly shows. Likewise, date, time and auto answering can be set for full functionality. In contrast to the quietness of many home phones I've used over the years, this Gigaset model does a better job of being loud and clear when ringing and taking. The volume can be altered but anything below maximum sounds too quiet. If wanted, the original ringtone can be changed to your suiting with a good number of tones provided. Most importantly, calls are clear and loud. This is made clear when using the hands-free function. Just a press on the flashing green telephone button during a call instantly enables you to begin taking and listening hands-free which allowed me to continue with a lot of chores! I've barely used the speakerphone base but have already got the chance to see how voicemails become conveniently stored and playable through this. There is no 'additional costs' or anything extra to set up, the base simply works from the get-go. There maximum storage of 30 voicemails which is more than plenty. Voicemails can be easily deleted with the X button to make room for more. In all, a highly functional handset kit which includes all the necessary features and visibility for all ages to enjoy using. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gigaset A270A Duo - Two Handsets - Cordless DECT Telephone with an Answering Machine - Illuminated Graphical Display and Keypad, Black [UK Version] - rhinocables RJ11 to BT Socket Adapter - Phone to Ethernet - Universal Compatibility for Phones, Modems, Routers & Printers. 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