A good microwave oven can make your life so much easier. By quickly reheating yesterday's dinner, softening butter, and hundreds of other kitchen tasks, a quality microwave will make cooking faster, easier, and more fun.
Which microwave is better for home?
Microwaves are of two types: freestanding or recessed.
- Freestanding microwaves are the best option for most homes because they are small and stylish. But keep in mind that they will take up some space on your desk.
- The built-in microwave oven can be placed in a typical cabinet in a kitchen set. The optimal height is at chest or eye level. It can also be placed under the table top, for this you will need a special shelf or cabinet so that the device does not have to be washed frequently from dust on the floor.
Power. This is how quickly the microwave will heat up your food. Therefore, if a microwave oven has 1000 watts, it will heat up a chicken or bowl of soup faster than a 600 watt model. The golden mean is 800 watts.
Additional features. Here's a quick overview of some of the features you can find in a microwave:
- Grill function - allows you to get a beautiful and crispy crust on meat and fish, which is impossible when using only microwaves.
- Convection function - evenly distributes heat inside the cooking compartment, which allows you to achieve results comparable to cooking in the oven.
- Automatic defrosting - depending on the weight of chicken, beef or other types of food, you can automatically defrost whatever you cook.
- Adjusting the power level - Some frozen foods should only be cooked over medium heat. Therefore, many microwave oven models have power levels such as high, medium and low, so that you can cook food at the right temperature.
- Rotary table - want your food to rotate while cooking? Choose a microwave oven with a turntable.
- Kitchen timer - Mom's best friend, Can be used for everything from counting down the minutes to finishing a meal to sending someone to the corner while waiting for lunch.
- Child lock - prevents your little one from accessing the microwave oven or accidentally turning it on.
Based on the popularity of various models on Yandex.Market, as well as the results of research by Toms Guide, Expert Price and other sites, we have compiled a rating of the best microwave ovens in 2019.
Rating of the best microwave ovens of 2019
The best microwave ovens with grill
3. Midea AG925BVW
The average price is 14 390 rubles.
Characteristics:
- built-in microwave
- volume 25 l
- power 900 W
- grill
- electronic control
- tact and pushbutton switches
- display
- child protection
Users have appreciated the quick reheating and defrosting of food in this microwave oven, as well as its spacious 25-liter interior and its 1000W quartz grill. It can be used together or separately from the microwave oven.
The modern design of this model perfectly matches any kitchen design. And the built-in clock will help you not to overheat the dish.
Pros: Easy to clean and wash, easy to spot controls, and an audible warning that the warm-up is complete.
Cons: not very clear control. To understand the programs, you will have to use the instructions.
2. Sharp R-7852RK
The average price is 8,090 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 25 l
- power 900 W
- grill
- electronic control
- tact and pushbutton switches
- display
- child protection
The large volume of the internal chamber, the presence of a powerful grill of 1000 W, and at the same time the low price - these are the main advantages of this microwave oven. It comes with a grill grate, which saves you additional costs.
The mirror door looks very nice, which, moreover, opens comfortably and is firmly made.
This model also has an "eco-mode" that automatically turns off the backlight of the internal camera and the display in order to save energy.
Pros: 8 power levels, automatic defrosting, shutdown beep, 95-minute timer.
Cons: beeps loudly.
1. Hotpoint-Ariston MWHA 1332 X
The average price is 5,590 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 13 l
- power 700 W
- grill
- electronic control
- Touchpad
- display
- child protection
Topping our list of the best is the grill microwave with an interesting design and a small footprint. It will be a suitable option for those with a small countertop.
Despite its compactness, the Hotpoint-Ariston microwave oven has all the functions inherent in its larger "brothers". It has a 700W grill, childproof lock, and an audible alert that warming up is complete.
Pros: Comes with a grill grate, quickly reheats and defrosts food.
Cons: it does not turn off after the signal, so there is a chance to overheat food, small volume of the chamber.
Best microwave ovens with convection
3. BBK 23MWC-881T / B-M
The average price is 8 490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 23 l
- power 800 W
- grill, convection
- electronic control
- Touchpad
- display
- child protection
One of the most inexpensive convection microwave ovens, it is well built, stylish, and powerful enough to heat any food quickly. The 1200 W quartz grill allows you to cook crispy meals.
Like the more expensive models, the BBK 23MWC-881T / B-M has child protection, defrost mode, timer up to 95 minutes and a clock.
Pros: convection microwave oven for the price of a conventional microwave oven, there is auto defrosting.
Cons: easily soiled mirror surface.
2. Panasonic NN-DS596M
The average price is 34,150 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 27 l
- power 1000 W
- grill, convection
- inverter
- electronic control
- tact and pushbutton switches
- display
- inverter power control
- child protection
If you regularly heat large amounts of food to feed a hungry horde, then you need a large microwave. Panasonic NN-DS596M can accommodate a lot of food in its interior space.
This model heats and bakes food evenly and helps create a delicious crispy crust. In addition, it can quickly defrost any food.
Pros: there is a quartz grill, there is a mode for removing odors and a signal that notifies that the heating is complete.
Cons: high price, easily soiled surface.
1. Samsung MC32K7055CK
The average price is 17,960 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 32 l
- power 900 W
- grill, convection
- electronic control
- Touchpad
- display
- microwave uniform distribution system
- child protection
The best convection microwave oven has a huge volume to prepare meals for a large family in one go. She has a very convenient touch control, there is a powerful 1500 W heating element grill, and a timer for 99 minutes.
With the odor removal mode, you don't have to worry about the whole kitchen smelling like meat or fish. And the system of even distribution of microwaves allows you to warm up the entire dish, and not just its middle.
A feature of this model is the support legs.
Pros: the set includes a grill grid, there is an automatic cooking mode with 20 recipes, 5 auto defrosting modes, heats food very quickly.
Cons: large size.
The best freestanding microwave ovens up to 5000 rubles
3. Gorenje MO17MW
The average price is 3,830 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 17 l
- power 700 W
- mechanical control
- rotary switches
This good and inexpensive microwave with mechanical switches is perfect for a gift for an elderly person who has a hard time getting to grips with electronic controls.
It is reliable, has 6 different levels of microwave power adjustment and a button to open the door on the front panel. The enamelled surface of the chamber is easy to clean.
Pros: there is a defrosting mode, compact size, there is a sound signal.
Cons: no automatic defrosting, small chamber volume.
2. REDMOND RM-2001
The average price is 4,891 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 20 l
- power 700 W
- electronic control
- Touchpad
- display
- microwave uniform distribution system
- child protection
One of the best microwave ovens of 2019 features an even distribution of microwaves. This allows the food to be heated evenly.
It also has useful features such as quick defrosting, automatic cooking with 32 recipes, and automatic defrosting. And the spacious chamber easily fits a large 22 cm dish.
In general, REDMOND RM-2001 is a great option for those who need an inexpensive and functional microwave.
Pros: Compact and modern looking model, quiet operation, easy to operate.
Cons: short cord.
1. Horizont 20MW800-1378
The average price is 3,810 rubles.
Characteristics:
- freestanding microwave
- volume 20 l
- power 800 W
- mechanical control
- rotary switches
The cheapest model in the top of the best microwaves in 2019. Moreover, its power is slightly higher than that of the more expensive models presented in our selection. Users note the maximum ease of operation, design reliability and spaciousness of the Horizont 20MW800-1378.
This is ideal for a country house.
Pros: small size, there is a sound signal about the end of heating, there is a defrosting mode.
Cons: no protection from children, heats up slowly, short cord, no clock (on the other hand, you don't have to set the time again after a power outage).
The best built-in microwaves of 2019
3. Bosch BFL524MS0
The average price is 23,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- built-in microwave
- volume 20 l
- power 800 W
- electronic control
- tact and pushbutton switches
- display
- recipe programming
- child protection
If you are looking for a well-made microwave oven that is powerful and spacious, then this option from Bosch is an excellent choice.
Users love the modern black color scheme of this good microwave oven and the stainless steel inside the cooking compartment. The door opens by touch, which is easier and more convenient, especially if you have a plate in your hands.
One of the main advantages of this microwave oven is the ability to memorize your recipe.There are also 7 preset auto-cooking recipes.
Pros: works silently, there is a sound signal about the end of work, easy control.
Cons: high price, not very pleasant beeping when finishing work.
2. Siemens BF525LMS0
The average price is 24 180 rubles.
Characteristics:
- range: iQ500
- built-in microwave
- volume 20 l
- power 800 W
- electronic control
- Touchpad
- display
- recipe programming
- child protection
This is one of the most balanced microwave ovens in our ranking in terms of price, performance and features. It has enough room for a large dinner plate, enough power to quickly reheat food on this plate; and many features that justify the cost.
There are no fancy features like voice control, and no grill or convection. There are some nice touches for convenience, however, such as the beep and touch switches. And also the ability to add one recipe to the memory of the device.
The inner lining of the chamber is made of stainless steel. It is very easy to wash and clean it from grease and other contaminants.
Pros: stylish appearance, there is a camera illumination, there is a quick defrost function, there are 3 auto-cooking recipes.
Cons: not very clear instructions.
1. Weissgauff HMT-207
The average price is 12,490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- built-in microwave
- volume 20 l
- power 700 W
- without turntable
- electronic control
- tact and pushbutton switches
- display
- child protection
This compact and beautiful microwave oven, which can easily be mistaken for a small TV, is ideal for small spaces. It is one of the smallest and most powerful built-in microwave ovens on the Russian market. Heats food quickly and is easy to clean thanks to the bioceramic enamel lining of the chamber. And a sound signal will always inform you that the heating or defrosting process is complete.
Pros: high-quality assembly, very convenient defrosting mode, simple operation.
Cons: No turntable, high price compared to competitors.