Cell phones aren't worth much if they don't make good calls. In the final battle, we check out the sound and clarity of phone calls and the quality of handsets' speakerphones.
| Phone | Kent | Bonnie | Nicole | Total |
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LG enV(2) - black (Verizon Wireless) |
5 The enV(2) offered excellent call quality with great clarity and adequate volume. Take a bow, LG and Verizon Wireless. |
4 The call quality on the LG enV(2) was really great. There was barely any background noise or distortion when I was talking to friends, and the speakerphone was loud and clear. |
4 I found the enV(2) to have superior call quality, with loud and clear voices on both ends. |
13 |
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LG VU - black (AT&T) |
4 The Vu offered satisfying call quality as well, but it wasn't quite as sharp as the enV(2)'s. |
3 This is one area where I think the LG Vu lagged a bit. There was a slight background hiss and hollowness to calls. Like music playback, the speakerphone's audio quality sounded a bit weak, especially compared to the enV(2)'s. |
4 Similarly, I had no problems with the call quality on the Vu, though speakerphone quality was a little on the weak side. |
11 |