Panasonic KX-NT500 IP Phones

The KX-NT500 Series IP telephones take you to a new dimension in audio experience through excellent HD quality audio on every phone, combined with easy access to powerful supportive features and applications.

The sleek, ultra-modern design, available in both black and white colour options, works well with any office decor. Packed with a whole host of features, the KX-NT500 Series IP telephones could not be simpler to use. The phones have large alphanumeric displays, Bluetooth module built in (*1) providing wireless headset support, easy navigation key and a 2nd IP port to reduce desktop cable clutter.

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High Definition “HD” Audio

The KX-NT500 series of IP terminals offers ‘best in class’ audio quality, meaning fewer repeated conversations and misheard calls. Offering Wideband High Definition Audio as standard across the range, the KX-NT5xx series offer G.722, G.711, G.726 and G.729a Codecs. Coupled with Enhanced Echo Cancellation and an Expanded Acoustic Chamber, the KX-NT5xx series of IP terminals offers a superior audio experience to users over handset, speakerphone and optional headsets. The entire range features wideband compliant, hearing aid compatible handsets, and built-in, high quality speaker and microphone - read more.

LCD Display

Large, clear LCD display with intuitive User Interface offer fast access to phonebooks and features.

Electric Hook Switch

A built in Electronic Hook Switch (Plantronics compliant) port allows the KX-NT500 series IP Terminals to have access to the Plantronics range of DECT enabled headsets. This offers a range of portability and comfort as frequent users are able to move around freely, without being tied down by handsets.

ECO Friendly

Low power consumption, combined with an advanced ECO standby mode means lower energy costs.


Comparisons
KX-NT560 KX-NT546 KX-NT543
Model KX-NT560 KX-NT546 KX-NT543
Display
LCD Display 4.4 inch Graphic Graphic Graphic
LCD Size (Dots WxH) 242x218 242x109 242x55
LCD Contrast 4 Levels 4 Levels 4 Levels 4 Levels 4 Levels
LCD Backlight On/ Auto/ Off On/ Auto/ Off On/ Auto/ Off
Install Options
Desk mount tilt Yes (2 positions) Yes (2 positions) Yes (2 positions)
Wall Mount KX-A433 (optional) KX-A433 (optional) KX-A433 (optional)
Power KX-A239 (Optional) KX-A239 (Optional) KX-A239 (Optional)
Networking
Ethernet Ports 2x 10/100/1000 (Gb) 2x 10/100 2x 10/100
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes (Built in) No No
Audio Features
Handset, Headset Volume 6 Levels 6 Levels 6 Levels
Handset Wideband compliant Wideband compliant Wideband compliant
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Speaker Phone Yes (Full Duplex) Yes Yes
Speaker Phone Volume 8 Levels 8 Levels 8 Levels
Bluetooth (for headset) Yes No No
Ringtones 30
Ringer Volume 4 levels + Off 4 levels + Off 4 levels + Off
Headset Port 2.5 mm audio jack 2.5 mm audio jack 2.5 mm audio jack
Electronic Hook Switch Control Port 3.5 mm Plantronics compatible 3.5 mm Plantronics compatible 3.5 mm Plantronics compatible
Audio Codec G.711, G.722, G.726, G.729a G.711, G.722, G.726, G.729a G.711, G.722, G.726, G.729a
Keys
Soft Keys 4 4 4
Programmable Keys 24 (3 pages of 8 keys) 24 24
09, *, # keys Yes Yes Yes
Navigator Cancel Key Yes Yes Yes
Features
DesiLess Yes No No
Auto Redial Yes*1 Yes*1 Yes*1
OffHook Monitor Yes Yes Yes
Handset/ Headset Mic Mute Yes Yes Yes
Speaker Phone Mic Mute Yes Yes Yes
Phone Directory Yes Yes Yes
Outgoing – Incoming Call Log Yes Yes Yes
Melody Ringer Yes Yes Yes
EcoMode Yes No No
Networking
Ethernet Ports 2x 10/100/1000 (Gb) 2x 10/100 2x 10/100
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes (Built in) No No
Firmware upload Yes Yes Yes
Peer to Peer connection Yes Yes Yes
VLAN Yes Yes Yes
QoS (Diffserv) Yes *2 Yes *2 Yes *2
Yes Yes Yes
VoIP Security Yes Yes Yes
Ping Transmission Yes Yes Yes
IP Port Flexibility Yes Yes Yes
Rerouting to secondary PBX Yes Yes Yes
NAT Traversal No No No
XML Applications No No No
Comparisons
KX-NT556 KX-NT553 KX-NT551
Model KX-NT556 KX-NT553 KX-NT551
Specifications
Main LCD Display (Lines/Chars.) 6/24 3/24 1/16
LCD Backlight Yes Yes Yes
Flexible CO Keys 3x12 2x12 8
Self Labelling Yes Yes No
Navigator Key Yes Yes Yes
Softkeys 4 4 No
Call Log (In/Out) Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
Auto Redial Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet Port 2 Port (GbE) 2 Port (GbE) 2 Port (GbE)
Power over Ethernet (POE) Yes Yes Yes
AC Adaptor Option Option Option
ECO Mode Yes Yes Yes
Speakerphone Yes (Full Duplex) Yes (Full Duplex) Yes (Full Duplex)
Headset Port Yes Yes Yes
Electric Hook Switch (EHS) Yes Yes No
Built in Bluetooth No No No
Wall Mountable Option Option Option
Black/White Yes Yes Yes
Options
Add-on 48 Key Module KX-NT505 KX-NT505 No
Digital DSS Console No No No
Wall Mount Kit KX-A43 KX-A43 No