Which Yealink VoIP Phone in 2026

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Desk phones can be powered through the network cable, with no separate power socket needed. Standard 802.3af PoE delivers up to 15.4W per port, which covers every phone in this guide — the T7 models draw Class 2 power, and even the 7-inch T77U and T88 series only need Class 3. PoE+ (802.3at) isn't required. If your switch doesn't support PoE, you'll need a power adapter or a PoE injector.

DECT (1.9GHz wireless)

A dedicated wireless standard built for voice. In Europe it uses the 1880–1900MHz band, separate from Wi-Fi, so it doesn't compete with your office network traffic. Yealink quotes up to 300m outdoors and 50m indoors in ideal conditions, with consistent low-latency audio and long battery life. A base station is required, and the W75, W80 and W90 multi-cell systems extend coverage across larger sites.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

The T73W, T74W, T85W, T87W and T88 series have dual-band Wi-Fi 6 built in, which is useful for hot-desks, boardrooms and anywhere running a network cable is impractical. The 5GHz band is usually less congested and more stable for voice. The T73U, T74U and T77U can add Wi-Fi with the WF50 USB dongle, and the AX83H and AX86R handsets use Wi-Fi 6 with fast roaming between access points.

Bluetooth

On a desk phone, Bluetooth is mainly for wireless headsets and, on the T88W Pro and T88V Pro, the cordless handset. The T73W, T74W, T85W, T87W and T88 series have Bluetooth 5.0 built in; the T73U, T74U and T77U add it with the BT41 USB dongle. On portable handsets it lets you pair a Bluetooth headset for hands-free calls, and every handset here has it except the W71H, W73H and W57R. Range depends on the device — Yealink rates the T88's cordless handset at 10m.

Android on a desk phone

The T88W, T88W Pro and T88V Pro run Android 13, so administrators can install approved third-party apps — a meeting client or your CRM, for example — turning the phone into a small all-in-one business terminal. Genuinely useful for power users, but if your team only needs to make and receive calls it is unnecessary overhead.

SIP lines and accounts

A SIP line is a registered connection to your VoIP server or cloud PBX. The T73U and T73W support 12 accounts and every other desk phone here supports 16, with up to three EXP55 expansion modules for extra BLF keys. On the portable side, the AX handsets register four accounts each, and a W70B DECT base shares 10 accounts across up to 10 handsets.

RJ9 (4P4C)

The standard telephone headset jack — the small square connector found on almost all corded office headsets, including Jabra, Poly (Plantronics) and Yealink's YHS series. Every desk phone in this guide has one. Best for traditional wired headsets and for replacing an existing headset-equipped phone. Analogue only, so no digital audio quality improvement.

3.5mm (TRS)

The standard audio jack, the same as a smartphone or laptop headphone socket. The W73H, W57R, W74H, W78H, AX83H and AX86R handsets have one, and on the W73H and W57R it's the only headset option. The W59R Pro and the basic W71H don't have one. Best for consumer earbuds and lightweight mono headsets. Most headsets get no call control buttons for answering or hanging up unless they are specifically compatible.

USB-A

USB headsets plug in like any USB device and the phone presents the headset as a USB audio device, supporting digital audio and call control. Every desk phone here has at least one USB-A port. Best for professional USB headsets such as the Yealink UH series, Jabra Evolve and Poly Blackwire, and for the bases of Yealink's DECT headsets.

USB-C

The newer USB connector, with the same digital audio benefits as USB-A. The T77U, T85W, T87W and T88 series add a USB-C port alongside USB-A. Yealink's current UH headsets use USB-C cables with a USB-A adapter in the box, so they suit either port. On the AX handsets, USB-C is for charging.

EHS (electronic hook switch)

Not a physical port but an adapter connection: the EHS40 plugs into the phone's USB port and a compatible wireless headset base, so the headset can answer and end calls remotely. Best for third-party DECT headsets from Jabra and Poly; Yealink's own DECT headsets connect over USB without it. Requires a compatible headset and the EHS40, sold separately.

Bluetooth (built in or dongle)

Wireless headset connection. Built-in Bluetooth is more convenient; the BT41 USB dongle adds it to the T73U, T74U and T77U, and Yealink's BH headsets include a BT51-C dongle that Yealink recommends for full call control. Best for wireless headsets like the Yealink BH series, Jabra Evolve2 65 and Poly Voyager Focus. Range varies by device and can be affected by interference.

Budget — under £80

For businesses watching spend carefully, or equipping staff with moderate call volumes. You still get a genuine HD VoIP phone with Acoustic Shield and noise filtering.

Best desk pick: T73U, ~£60. Twelve SIP accounts, a 2.8" colour screen, RJ9 and USB-A headset ports, and PoE or a 5V adapter. The trade-offs are the small screen and a single USB port. Add the BT41 dongle for Bluetooth headsets, or spend around £10 more on the T73W, which has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth built in.

Best portable pick: W74H, ~£65 (handset only). Cost-effective if you already have a W70B or multi-cell base — up to 24 hours' talk time, Bluetooth 5.1 and a 3.5mm jack. Choose the W74P at ~£100 if you need the base included. If nobody needs a Bluetooth headset, the W73H (~£55) costs less still and runs for up to 35 hours on a charge, with the W73P (~£90) as its base-included kit. The black-and-white W71H (~£45) and W71P (~£80) are the cheapest of all, but they have no headset connection, so they only suit staff who hold the phone to their ear.

Do not compromise below this tier; the quality drop is significant.

Mid-range — £80 to £140

The sweet spot for most businesses: bigger screens, 16 SIP accounts and, on the W models, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth built in, without premium pricing.

Best desk pick: T74U, ~£95, or T74W, ~£105. The T74U moves up to a 4.3" screen and 16 accounts for managers and team leads. The T74W adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, so it can sit anywhere without a network cable. For a little more, the T85W (~£110) brings a 5.5" screen, USB-C and AI noise cancellation, and the T77U (~£135) is the value route to a 7" touchscreen.

Best portable pick: W79P Pro, ~£125 (system) or W59R Pro, ~£95 (handset). IP67-rated, 2m drop-resistant, with Bluetooth 5.2 and built-in safety alarms. The trade-off is no wired headset jack. The W57R (~£85) and W77P (~£130) swap IP67 for IP54 splash protection but survive 3.5m drops and run for up to 40 hours on a charge, with a 3.5mm jack and no Bluetooth. For offices, the W78P (~£115) keeps a 3.5mm jack, and where Wi-Fi coverage is strong, the AX83H (~£85) and ruggedised AX86R (~£110) need no base station at all.

Premium — £140 and above

For executives and power users whose phone is a primary productivity tool rather than just a communication device.

Executive desk: T87W, ~£155. A 7" adjustable touchscreen, 16 SIP accounts, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-A and USB-C, and AI noise cancellation, all on standard PoE. No Android, but extremely capable as a feature phone.

Premium all-in-one: T88W Pro, ~£235. Android 13 on a 7" 1024×600 touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-A and USB-C, plus a cordless Bluetooth handset with up to 17 hours' talk time. The T88V Pro (~£290) adds a 2MP camera for 720p video calls, and the T88W drops the cordless handset. These are the only models here that run Android apps alongside hardware SIP lines.

Reserve this tier for roles where the extra capability directly saves time or improves high-value calls.

General office / reception

T73U — the best-value desk phone here, with 12 SIP accounts, Acoustic Shield and full USB and RJ9 headset support.

Team leader / supervisor

T74U — 16 accounts and a 4.3" screen for keeping an eye on a team; worth the step up for anyone managing people.

Hot-desk / flexible workspace

T74W — built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 mean no cabling; the T73W does the same for less, with a smaller screen.

Director / executive

T87W — 7" adjustable touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and AI noise cancellation on standard PoE; the T77U is the lower-cost, cabled alternative.

Video conferencing / app user

T88V Pro — Android 13, a 2MP camera for 720p video and a cordless Bluetooth handset; choose the T88W Pro if you don't need video.

Mobile / warehouse staff

W74P — DECT system with base, up to 24 hours' talk time, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm jack; the AX83H is the no-base option where Wi-Fi is strong.

Industrial / outdoor, IP67 needed

W79P Pro — complete ruggedised DECT system: IP67, 2m drop rating, safety alarms and Bluetooth 5.2; the W77P is the IP54 option with a 3.5m drop rating, and the AX86R is the Wi-Fi equivalent.

Adding to an existing system

W71H, W73H, W74H, W78H, W57R or W59R Pro — add-on handsets for a W70B or multi-cell base, at handset price without the cost of another base station.

Wired USB — UH46 / UH48

Plugs straight into a USB port — USB-C, or USB-A with the adapter in the box. No charging, no pairing, no range limits — it simply works, which makes it the best choice for call centres, reception desks and anyone who rarely leaves their chair. Lowest cost per headset.

Trade-off: you are tethered to the desk, and with no 3.5mm plug these won't connect to a portable handset.

DECT wireless — WH68 series

Uses the dedicated DECT frequency, the same technology as cordless phones. A range of up to 185m (150m with the WH68 Hybrid's dongle) gives genuine freedom to walk away from the desk mid-call, and DECT beats Bluetooth for stability in dense wireless environments. Bluetooth is built into the headset too, so it can pair with a mobile away from the desk.

Trade-off: the DECT link runs through a Yealink base or dongle connected to a desk phone or PC by USB; third-party desk phones need the EHS62 adapter or a telephone cable. With a portable handset, plan on using the headset's Bluetooth.

Bluetooth — BH74 / BH78

Connects to any Bluetooth device — desk phone, PC, laptop or mobile — and to two at once with multipoint. Yealink rates the range at up to 50m in open space. The most flexible option for hybrid workers switching between a desk phone and a laptop through the day.

Trade-off: more susceptible to interference than DECT in offices full of wireless devices, and real-world range indoors is shorter. The phone needs built-in Bluetooth or a dongle, which rules out the W71H, W73H and W57R handsets; both headsets include a BT51-C USB dongle.

Entry — under £100

The UH46 is the smart entry pick. A USB-C cable with a USB-A adapter means it works on every desk phone here, as well as PCs and laptops. Three noise-cancelling microphones, a busylight and a Teams edition make it ideal for general office staff who are mostly desk-bound.

Mid — £100 to £150

The UH48 is the wired upgrade, adding hybrid ANC and six microphones, and it is worth it for call-intensive roles. The BH74 is often around £100 without its charging stand, which makes it the entry point to Bluetooth ANC. The SP96 suits hot-desks and small rooms that need a shared speakerphone rather than personal headsets.

Upper — £150 to £250

The BH78 is for roles where call quality is critical: adaptive ANC and a six-microphone array produce the cleanest Bluetooth audio in this range, though UK prices vary widely. The WH68 Hybrid brings DECT range and headset Bluetooth to staff who move between desks, using a USB dongle instead of a base.

Premium — £250 and above

The WH68 with its desk base gives desk-based staff the longest range for roaming the building. The WH68 Workstation adds a 4" touchscreen base with a speakerphone and USB hub, for a complete desktop hub.