Panasonic KX-TU550EXR 4G Essentials Clamshell Mobile Phone
Panasonic KX-TU550EXR 4G Essentials Clamshell Mobile Phone for Elderly, 1.2MP Camera, Senior Phone with Large 2.8″ Display, 300 Hours Standby Time, Red
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4G Mobile Phone KX-TU550
LED Torch
The presence of illuminated keys enables effortless dialing, while a conveniently operated built-in LED torch illuminates your path.
Better call quality and easier for dad to use than a smartphone. Limited features also mean he can’t alter basic settings when he fiddles with it. Only infrequent charging needed. After 2 months use, he hasn’t found anything to complain about but I’m sure he is working on it.
Panasonic KX-TU550 Good & easy for elderly or someone that only needs to phone or text not spend time on the internet & very well made.
Instrutions very small, but you can get them in PDF & read them in any size
I actually ordered this as a spare phone – I do a lot of travelling and I’m always a bit worried about losing my or having my iphone stolen as it has all my contacts on it. I ordered a suitable sim from o2 and it works perfectly. It was easy to set up and the interface is really user friendly.
It holds charge well too. It gives me a sense of security when I’m away that I will still have access to a phone and contacts if I were to lose or break my main one. I’m really pleased I ordered it and would happily recommend.
Navigating this mobile phone has been a breeze for my parents. Its large display is a relief for their eyes, and the buttons are just the right size for effortless dialing. They’ve taken quite a liking to the built-in camera for snapping pictures of their garden. The durability is reassuring too — it survived a drop on the patio with barely a scuff. What stands out is the peace of mind the emergency call function provides, ensuring they can reach us at the press of a button.
The phone is well built and sturdy. It’s taken several falls onto a hardfloor and the screen is perfect, the buttons work fine, and it only picked up a slight scuff mark on the corner. It also comes with a docking station which works well. The battery life is one of the few things I feel has been improved from the older flip phones as I rarely need to charge it, and with the docking station it’s easy to keep it charged at all times and avoid losing it.
I tested the phone for just under a month to see how it fared. It’s incredibly sturdy; it took drops and knocks very well. The screen is pretty bright and very easy to read, and the buttons are responsive. The torch was alright – nothing to write home about, but, equally, not obnoxiously poor. You accessed it by pressing a button on the side of the phone. The camera was probably the lowest point for this phone – even in well-lit conditions it really struggled.
The keypad was good, and responsive! As was the emergency button on the back. I like that it is customisable! The phone doesn’t feature apps in the traditional sense – it has a very basic UI, which is good, as it isn’t overwhelming at all. It sends and receives texts well, and though the phone speaker isn’t incredible, it works well and I didn’t struggle to understand anybody on calls.
As a basic, accessible phone, this is fantastic and really hits the mark I think. The only downside is the camera is pretty poor. But, if you need a phone that does all the basics, I think this is a really good choice.
I got an old type of cellphone which was 12 years old, 2G network only, therefore this phone is an upgrade to support 4G networks.
Finally, it is interesting to find many user guides in the box with all the different languages. There is a earphone, charging pod and a usb A to C cable as well. Charging with usb C is a plus for the latest trend.
Comes with one battery and it lasts for around 8-10 days when I leave it on and standby.
There is one minor thing to be noted: when you put in the sim, make sure the direction is correct. I did make a mistake and mess a bit.
The SOS button at the back is a feature for us to contact with someone needed in emergency. Good for elder to call when they are in need.
Overall, Panasonic always build something with good quality. Solid and durable.
I find it a good one to use by elderly as this is a relatively easy to use phone with an Sos button. On the other hand, I also use it to replace it as a home phone instead of subscription to landlines.
I think this does an excellent job of fulfilling it’s function as a ‘senior mobile phone.’
Being made by Panasonic the build quality is really good. It’s a clamshell flip phone so this helps protect the screen when not in use. It’s pretty robust so would stand up to being dropped or banged about. Call quality is nice and clear and the loudspeaker works well.
It has a few stand out features which I like:
– dedicated emergency button
– LED flashlight which is easily operated
– large easy to read screen
– large easy to read and use buttons
– Excellent battery life with quick charge
– USB-C charging with dock
It’s a basic phone with a basic camera but it does all of the essential simple things and does them well. Perfect for somebody who wants an easy to use no frills phone that is built to last.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this – good value for money – recommended!
The phone itself is well built and also it has a very elegant black matte finish with a small screen at the front and I took my grandmother around one day to get used to it even though it is the type of phone that has to be opened in order to access the main screen and the buttons.
The battery lasts for roughly two to three days but here there is something that I wanted to mention, my grandmother is barely using it so this is the reason why she doesn’t have to charge it to often.
It is easy to press the keys which are visible in terms of fonts and literally there is no chance to press something by mistake and also the screen is bright enough to see what is displayed on it even daytime.
I see my grandmother using this phone without putting her glasses on because she told me that she can see everything clearly and also while talking on the phone she doesn’t have a problem hearing everything properly even when she is in a busy environment.
Overall, without any doubt this phone is suitable for my grandmother and she said that it is easy to use, he doesn’t take too much space in her bag and also lightweight.
A very useful flip mobile phone for someone who only want to make calls and text, being a flip phone though does make it look a bit old fashioned.
The large numbers make it perfect for visually impaired users
It has a camera facility but to be honest it’s quite poor quality, but it’s there if you need to take a quick photo, the photo can also be sent as a text.
It has a docking station for charging and the usb cable is included.
The phone has a nice feel to it and fits easily into a pocket.
This phone realises its intentions on the whole. It’s android based but appears much like a dumb phone from 2003. It’s easy to navigate, the D pad providing customisable short cuts , which you or a loved one can setup easily. The large rubberised buttons are easy to see, there are direct buttons for speed dial / favourite numbers, also a direct camera button. The camera sadly being pretty terrible, see pics. Also you have a contextual options button to the left and a back button to the right, the D pad in the centre.
The screen is clear , if slightly low Rez , the speaker distorts at max volume but gets better around ‘7’ for most ringtones and alerts. There is an emergency button on the back that can be customised to call a loved one , send out alerts and a long press will also sound an alarm.
Included is a dock , usb C to C lead (you will supply the usb power plug or device) a wired head set and a battery. You will need a micro sim , which are pretty standard these days and there is a micro SD card slot too, although I’m not sure you’ll need much memory. I don’t think you can record video.
You can access onboard memory via a computer or tablet by using the usb C lead, the phone asks whether you want it to charge from a device or use it as a usb device , as a device you can then access its folder system. Of course you can ignore all this but it’s useful for backing up pictures etc.
There’s no internet browser or App Store , things are kept simple here, but I was able to get a 4g connection.
Overall it’s a simple phone that focuses usability, yet has some useful features such as the emergency button and shorts cuts. It’s easy to hold and call quality is crisp. At just under eighty pounds I can recommend it to anybody needing an accessible phone without the extras.
Good:
– small and light
– microSD card slot
– well made, even when it’s all plastic
– battery is easy to change
– long battery life
– buttons work well and they’re big
– USB C for charging
– docking station but it’s only for charging
– back is easy to open
Bad:
– screen has poor viewing angles
– w quality photos
– big box because of docking station
– battery should be more visible in the box, thought it’s not there