What microwave please?

LouiseTopp

Good evening all I wonder if you can help me? I would like advice on getting a new microwave and I am not sure if to go for a kenwood or a Sharp, I was wondering if those of you with a Which account could help me and tell me what the best one is please?

Many thanks and hope i am not being rude asking?

Myser

There are probably dozens of models by Kenwood and Sharp so you will need to specify the models for others to comment.

Have you looked at review sites such as Reevoo?

chrisw

The best buy tables consist mainly of Panasonic. The Kenwood K20MSS10 comes out quite well at £55 from Currys, but the user reviews are poor with peeling paint, etc. Two Sharp models the r890slm and r842slm are don't buys. Top is the Panasonic NN-ST479S at around £150.

keith1950

Hi, Panasonic usually make good microwave ovens, have a look at one of their 'flatbed' models ( no turntable ) and pay a little bit more to get better quality build.

Generally speaking Panasonic and Sharp manufacture their own products whereas many others , including Kenwood , can be re-badged cheapies.

Myser

I agree with 'keith1950' - Panasonic make really good microwaves but aren't necessarily the cheapest. Sharp are also very good and would be second to Panasonic.

Kenwood does tend to be amongst the cheaper/basic brands.

27col

We usually buy the cheapest microwave that we can find. They seem to last for quite a few years without a problem. I don't even know what make ours is.
Just been to look, it's a Goodman. Working just fine after several years use. The wife says that it cost well under £50 and it has been at least as reliable as expensive models which we have had in the past.

jenny-wren

I've had the same Panasonic microwave with grill for the last 17 years. It was used all the time during the first 18 months as we had no cooker. It has even survived at least two 'exploded poached egg' incidents. Boy that makes a mess!

If and when it finally gives up, it'll be another Panasonic for me.

Hintza

I was going to suggest the LG MS-1942 which was a Which best buy (budget) for £30-£50, but looks as if they don't make then anymore

Better_Days

Bought this from Sainsbury's last year
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/appliances/119974241_sainsburys_stainless_steel_20l_microwave.html

Lots of good reviews, nice stainless steel finish only £39.99. Only downside is that the beeper when it has finished is a bit irritating but I have got used to it now.

Frozen_up_north

Another vote for Panasonic, their "inverter" range is good, lightweight and plenty of features. We have two, one an old model with quartz grill and the other a recent purchase of the inverter type.

tracey3596

Got our Sharp in Argos, in-store clearance in March.
Only a " cheapie" but - 5* so far.:cool:
As above though .... which model or even price-range will give you better-qualified answers - and no!
You are not being rude!
That's what we're here for; to help ( if we can) - because that is the MSE way. :A
Tomorrow it may well be me asking for YOUR advice.