The Gigaset E290 E is a wireless home telephone designed with senior users in mind, featuring exceptionally large illuminated keys for enhanced visibility and an extra loud call volume function for improved audibility. This device is hearing aid compatible, making it accessible for users with hearing impairments. Operating as an analog/DECT telephone with wireless handset functionality, it offers a maximum indoor range of 50 meters and an outdoor range of 300 meters, providing reliable connectivity throughout the home and garden. The telephone includes a speakerphone for hands-free conversations and stores up to 150 entries in its phonebook with number recognition capability. It features a 5.08 cm (2 inch) display for clear information viewing and comes in a classic black finish. This unisex communication device represents a successor model in Gigaset's lineup of user-friendly telephones, focusing on practical functionality and ease of use rather than complex features. The design prioritizes straightforward operation with clearly marked buttons and intuitive controls. The robust construction ensures durability for daily use, while the wireless design eliminates cord clutter and provides flexibility in placement. The combination of large illuminated keys, amplified sound output, and hearing aid compatibility addresses common challenges faced by older users, making this telephone a practical solution for maintaining communication connections. The extended range allows movement throughout typical residential spaces without call interruption, and the substantial phonebook capacity accommodates storing important contacts. The display provides clear visibility of caller information and menu settings, complementing the overall user-friendly approach that characterizes this communication device.
Phone type | Landline |
Phone connection | Analogue |
Phone Features | Hands-free kit, Integrated answering machine, Large keys |
Item number | 35609828 |
Manufacturer | Gigaset |
Category | Phones |
Manufacturer no. | S30852-H2901-B1 |
Release date | 17/5/2023 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | classic black |
Phone type | Landline |
Phone connection | Analogue |
Signal transmission | DECT |
Number of phonebook entries | 150 |
Phone Features | Hands-free kit, Integrated answering machine, Large keys |
Display size (inches) | 2" |
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Source: GalaxusWith its large buttons, the Gigaset E290HX should be particularly suitable for people with visual impairments, for example. The phone feels good in the hand and the sound was generally convincing. However, navigating through the menus is somewhat cumbersome. In addition, the battery did not last too long in the lab.
