The 10 Best Microwaves

This innovative piece of kit comes exclusively from Samsung. It is a combination microwave with many handy features, making it a flexible addition to any kitchen space.
This is a great example of a microwave which can do much more than just reheat food and cook the basics. If you’re looking for a microwave which can also act as an oven, then it is one of the strongest contenders thanks to a 28L capacity, even spread of heat and easy to clean interior enamel.
To sum up how advanced it is, two of the settings are yoghurt and dough proving. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a baker or someone who cooks from scratch, but are stuck for space to fill your kitchen with dedicated gadgets, it could be a perfect meet-in-the-middle option.
This modern appliance provides us with lots of smart technology features, too, including a humidity sensor that monitors the moisture levels ensuring your meal does not dry out. To say all of this is included, the price isn’t bad at all.

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Samsung are cream of the crop when it comes to making kitchen appliances, or indeed any gadgets. They have solidified their high places in our top 10 list because of the variety they have provided.
The Samsung MS23H3125AK is simple to use and comes with an array of smart features. It is available for less than £100 yet it offers oven-like results when cooking and also comes with some unique add-ons.
You can expect features such as a humidity sensor which ensures that your food keeps its juicy flavour, and it also has an eco mode, saving you money and acting as an environmentally friendly option.
One particular standout, however, is the deodoriser ability. This essentially stops any smells being released into your kitchen, and will also ensure that when you next go to use the microwave, you won’t be able to still smell the food you cooked last week.

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Panasonic have earned this spot well and truly with the NN-K18JMMBPQ. The combination microwave comes equipped with a grill, and also has a modern yet subtle design which will ensure it doesn’t stick out in your kitchen.
It is remarkable that this microwave is available for under £90 and yet has so many different programmes. The choice of automatic settings is vast, so if you haven’t yet quite mastered the perfect jacket potato, a few presses of the button will have it sorted in no time with no need to worry about the results.
It’s powerful, which means that you will never wait long for your home meals. Five different power levels and easy control buttons ensure the correct settings are within reach if you want full control, and there is a nice loud alarm at the end when the food is ready to collect or check.
The grill is the finishing touch – crisp up dishes or sides when the oven is in use with something else, or when you want to make your cheese on toast as fast as possible.

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Sage are known for their market-leading innovation and that shines through with this powerful microwave that doubles up as a grill. It has a number of functions and makes cooking simple.

If you are somebody who enjoys quiche, pizza, pastries and pies with a touch of crispiness then you will love the quick crisp function on this device. The grill is like no other and can be programmed within seconds thanks to the touch control.

It does this using inverter technology, without zapping all of the moisture from your food. The microwave and grill cooking times are automatically determined as the smart technology can sense the weight and density of the food, so it will be perfect when ready.

The whole interface of this product comes with some standout designs and that is what adds to the bespoke style of this elegant microwave. Add style to your kitchen with this handy microwave – even though it is at the higher price end, it is one of the best when it comes to being multi-functional.

Panasonic microwaves always feature heavily on our review pages, and while this one is a little more expensive, it provides some thorough detail.

Let’s not forget that a microwave should first and foremost concentrate on doing its sole jobs – reheat, defrost and provide a cooking option for your meals. Thanks to the innovative inverter technology, heat is spread evenly throughout this chamber when it is at work, ensuring your food is evenly and safely cooked no matter the settings.

It is a slimline model, which is ideal if you need to set it on your worktops but still need to utilise the space in front of the unit from time to time. To make up for this when it comes to the inner capacity, the flatbed design ensures there is around 31% more space than with usual conventional microwaves.

Built in sensors can tell the weight and density of your food, so even if the settings aren’t quite right, it will be able to make some slight adjustments to ensure the food still comes out cooked.

It isn’t on the cheap side, hence why it is lower than it should be on our rundown. But if we were marking it for performance, style and power alone, we have no doubt it would be top 3.

Russell Hobbs are great at getting that fine balance between style, price and functionality, and this microwave shows off their years of experience well.
If you are looking for a flatbed microwave, then it is a good choice. The lack of rotating plate means there is more room for certain larger foods, and it can double up as an oven too. Rather than having to endure the irritating turntable and being limited in terms of size and shape, simply place down your food and trust the appliance.
An auto-cook function will speed up those quick reheat tasks, and there is also a vast choice of auto programmes for preparing foods which can otherwise take a lot of guesswork. A special defrost function will carry this task out safely and hygienically, which will save your bacon if you’ve forgotten to bring the meat out of the freezer yet again.

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This striking design will brighten up any kitchen with a retro style and a choice of the three colours available; red, black or cream.
The Evoke 511512 microwave oven has everything that you’d want, with lots of capacity, power and programmes to help you with all of the foods that you are cooking. Eight pre-programmed recipes will help you tackle certain foods such as vegetables or baked potatoes, and there is the usual defrost option too.
It comes complete with 23-litres capacity, and an enamelled interior makes it easy to clean. So when those baked beans or scrambled eggs splash, the damage caused isn’t going to be too tricky to rectify. As well as the retro design and pop of colour, there are stainless steel hues on the door handle and controls, so you’ll still be able to blend it into the environment alongside other appliances.
Morphy Richards are a reliable brand and one of our favourites when it comes to kitchen appliances.

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This beautifully designed Scandi-style microwave has been created by Swan, with a number of easy to use features.
It comes with a very unique exterior style, with soft touch finish and a design which will fit into any kitchen space. You will be able to see a wooden effect handle and main dial added for design – and there are plenty of matching items available such as a kettle and toaster.
This microwave has lots of space and a number of practical features. Six power levels opens up the possibilities, a defrost function makes this chore safe to carry out and simple buttons ensure it is simple to navigate.
It isn’t just all in the design, though. It comes with 20-litres of space to cook everything that you want and also possesses 800-watts of power. Choose from cotton white or slate grey to match your kitchen.

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Trying to discover a powerful yet great value microwave? Thankfully, there are loads about, including this one by Sharp.
This solo microwave comes with incredible power, a huge volume for all of your meals and auto menu options that do all the work for you. You no longer need to worry about having to prepare meals and getting the time absolutely perfect, as presets such as jacket potato, popcorn and frozen vegetables are there at a touch.
The Sharp R372KM solo microwave doesn’t just have the auto menu option, but also five power settings that enable you to toggle between 700-Watts and 1050-Watts.
It operates best at a 900-Watts output, which is usually standard, but this depends on what food you are heating or cooking. Use the included manual to help you adjust the different programmes and know which is best.
Auto defrost will rescue you when you’ve forgotten to leave the dinner out of the freezer, and a 25 litre capacity will give you plenty of rotational space.

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It wouldn’t be a top 10 list without a Beko featuring somewhere in the compilation of best microwaves. This Beko microwave offers five different power levels, a handy defrost function for those last-minute dinner changes and has plenty of capacity.
The 20L cavity should give plenty of room to defrost frozen vegetables, and cook all of those handy ready meals. A quick start button will cut out a lot of the hassle of changing the settings if you just want a quick blast, and it can go up to 30 minutes of use at any one time.
It is a pretty basic model in all – there’s no fancy pre-set buttons for particular foods, and the manual dials look dated when compared to the digital control panels found in more expensive models. As a bonus, this does mean it is one of the cheapest microwaves around, so great if you are on a tight budget or just need something for very occasional use.

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