10 Great countertop microwave ovens for home use
BY READERS DIGEST
8th Mar 2024 Technology
5 min read
Microwave ovens are a key feature in the modern kitchen, here is a list of great microwaves for home use
We all have a microwave oven
at home for regular reheating or cooking food and may never really think about
specific details about them. Plus with newer cooking devices like air
fryers, microwaves remain an important but somewhat
overlooked kitchen appliance. However, you may need to consider a few things
when buying a microwave, like its wattage, size and whether it can defrost or
auto-cook certain foods.
If you’re in the market for a new and up-to-date
microwave, we’ve put together a handy list of solid models for you to consider.
Toshiba 800w microwave
Coming in a white
or black finish, this microwave is great for standard cooking with five power
levels and a 20-litre capacity. You can also select the type of interface you
prefer, ranging from a standard digital type to a knob and digital combination.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature – self-cleaning, turntable, programmable
Wattage – 800 watts
Russell Hobbs RHM2076B microwave
This microwave
has a digital interface, with a knob to set cooking time. It also has a glossy
opaque mirror door.
The model
also comes with pre-programmed cook menus for food like pizza and fish, saving
you having to set cook times. There’s also an auto-defrost feature, with the
microwave selecting an ideal defrost time for you.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature - digital
Wattage – 800 watts
Panasonic NN-E28JMMBPQ microwave
Coming in a
black or silver finish, this microwave is great for simple, everyday use. It’s
made from sturdy metal and acrylic and has a child safety lock to avoid
accidents.
Conveniently,
it’s also easy to clean for long-term maintenance.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature – one touch programming, child lock
Wattage – 800 watts
Samsung MS23F301TAK microwave
This Samsung
microwave has a slightly larger than average capacity of 23 litres and has a
digital control panel with a knob for setting cook time. It’s an easy-to-use
freestanding model that also includes a grill feature and a handy defrost mode.
Specifications:
Capacity – 23 litres
Special feature – child lock, defrost
Wattage – 800 watts
Sharp R274SLM microwave
Made from
mixed materials and freestanding, this microwave is a solid and inexpensive
choice for regular home use. It has 800 watts of power and including a
turntable and touch control.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature – timer, turntable
Wattage – 800 watts
COMFEE’ retro style microwave
Coming in
four distinct colours and retro themed, this microwave will definitely stand
out in a modern kitchen or feel at home among retro décor. It features a roller ring for
setting cook time and cycling through options, with eight auto-menus and an
intuitive express cook button.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature – auto cook, child lock, one touch
buttons
Wattage – 800 watts
Vytronix digital microwave
Flipping the
script on the retro style microwave is this sleek, new age Vytronix digital microwave,
featuring auto-menu for cooking and five power levels.
The microwave has a 25-litre capacity and multi-cook
functionality, enabling you to use three cooking stages in one cycle. The model
also conveniently doesn’t take up too much space with its slim and freestanding
design.
Specifications:
Capacity – 25 litres
Special feature – timer, turntable
Wattage – 900 watts
Swan Nordic digital microwave
This Swan digital
microwave has a sleek finish, coming in four different colours, all of them
having a wooden door handle. Also featured is a large brown nob for inputting
time and food weight–along with an LED screen (a non-LED model is also
available), a 60-minute timer and defrost capability.
Specifications:
Capacity – 20 litres
Special feature – cooking end signal, digital clock,
Wattage – 800 watts
Hisense microwave oven with grill
Coming in
four different colours, this digital microwave also comes with a grill, a 28cm
turntable and a sizeable 29 litre capacity to boot. It has a 900-watt power
output and features easy-to-use touch controls, with automatic programmes to
help you cook your meals efficiently every time.
Specifications:
Capacity – 29 litres
Special feature – timer, turntable
Wattage – 900 watts
Daewoo KOCH8HAFR combination microwave
This Daewoo
microwave is a countertop model and part convection microwave, meaning it can also roast and bake
food with faster cook times. This model also has a defrost feature and a
mechanical knob for cycling through its menu and setting a time.
Conveniently it can also be cleaned easily, being made
from stainless steel, which is also rust-resistant.
Specifications:
Capacity – 25 litres
Special feature – auto cook, defrost
Wattage – 900 watts
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