We continue our review of the Snom IP phone range and today we have prepared for you a review of the phone with the largest number of physical function keys from our line - the Snom D725 model.
Unpacking and packaging
As always in our reviews, let's take a look at the configuration and packaging of the device. The box is quite compact, it contains information about the model and software version of the phone.
The package includes:
- Telephone set
- Quick Start Guide
- Stand
- Category 5E Ethernet Cable
- A tube and a twisted cord to connect it
Design
Let's take a closer look at the phone. The main feature of the device is a large number of BLF keys, there are 18 of them. Most of modern phones use several screen pages to monitor the status of such a large number of subscribers, but, let's be honest, few people in this case use all the pages due to the need to turn over. and in this case, all subscribers are always in sight - each on his own key. The disadvantage of such a device is the need to manually sign the name of the keys, but the phone user will definitely remember the location of the subscriber numbers on these keys and can find the button he needs very quickly.
The body of the device is made in a classic black color, the plastic of the body is pleasant to the touch, slightly rough, not easily soiled. There are a lot of keys on the casing, not even counting the BLF-buttons, but they are located very compactly, due to which the phone itself has a rather modest size.
The screen on this device is black and white, with large print and bright backlighting. There are four subscreen function keys under the screen, just below the navigation key. The joystick on this phone is made in the form of a round key with four directions of pressing, to the left and right of it there are confirmation and cancellation buttons. To the right of the latter is the record key. The keys of this unit are located quite discharged, for the convenience of controlling the phone.
A little lower are the already mentioned eighteen BLF keys. They occupy the central part of the front panel of the device and are located so as to be constantly in the user's field of vision - in sight. So the employee will always see the status of the subscribers important to him and, if necessary, can transfer or intercept an important call.
Phone connectors are located on its rear panel. Here are located: 4-pin EHS micro-lift connector, gigabit PC and NET ports, power supply connector, handset and headset ports, and a USB port. Most of them are accessible from below under the stand.
The stand itself is two-position, depending on the side of the attachment to the phone, it provides tilt angles of the body of 46 or 28 degrees, allowing the user to position the phone body conveniently for his eyes.
Software and customization
The telephone setup interface is simple. By default, there are no bright colors in it - the main thing here is functionality and ease of customization. However, if you need it, you can change it, use your own color scheme or change the icons. Read about how to do this in our articles .
The D725 BLF keys do not have a preset, but the process of setting up the keys is very, very concise. The user only needs to hold down the key he needs for a few seconds, after which it is enough to select the function for the key from the impressive list of proposed ones and fill in the fields necessary for its operation, for example, indicate the subscriber's number to monitor his status using BLF.
Functionality and operation
Turn on the phone and once again pay attention to the display. It more than harmoniously fits into the phone's design, displaying all the necessary information and not distracting from the main thing - BLF keys.
The keys are located close enough so as not to take up much space and far enough so that when you click on one of them, the user does not touch adjacent keys. The keystroke is pleasant, soft, with clear feedback. The indication attracts attention, but does not blind or ruffle, the eye does not get tired of watching the change in the indication of the keys.
Most Snom phones do not have a release trigger, the D725 is no exception, the physical trigger has been replaced by an electronic trigger. Getting rid of the mechanical part increases reliability, while the tube itself lies on the apparatus much denser, held by rubber seals, and lays down softly and predictably.
The "filling" of the tube was finalized by our company in an acoustic laboratory, and this is felt when using the phone for its main purpose. The sound is dense, clear and moderately loud, all the intonations of the interlocutor are distinguishable. At the “other end” you can also be heard well - the microphone perfectly captures the voice and the interlocutors of your employee, be it a secretary or a manager, will not have to strain their ears when communicating.
When you switch the conversation to speakerphone, your interlocutor will hardly notice the difference. The sound becomes only slightly more dull, but remains clear, loud, the microphone picks up the voice very well. The speaker fully reproduces the range of voice frequencies of the interlocutor, you will also be comfortable using the speakerphone on this telephone.
Accessories
As mentioned above, the phone has a USB connector. It is used to connect a USB headset, flash drive, A230 DECT dongle, A210 Wi-Fi module, and D7 expansion panel. Let's pay attention to the latter.
Expansion panel D7 will noticeably increase the already large number of BLF keys available for customization on the phone. Each of the panels offers the user 18 additional keys, and in total, up to 3 panels can be connected to one device, adding another 54 keys to the phone keys.
DECT dongle A230 allows you to connect a DECT headset to the device, increasing the mobility of the employee, or use the external speaker Snom C52 SP, which allows you to use the device in a large office or small meeting room.
The A210 Wi-Fi module is used to connect to Wi-Fi wireless networks. The module works with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, which allows you to connect the phone to modern company communication networks.
Summarize
Snom D725 is a phone with a lot of keys and good sound. Who is it suitable for? Most likely for secretaries, managers and other employees who use a large number of function keys in their work. It fully fulfills the functions laid down in it, allows for simple configuration and will serve as a good companion in the everyday life of your colleagues.