Microwaves: How to buy the best microwave

Tips and advice to help you find a microwave oven suitable for your cooking needs
Combination microwaves, grill microwaves and microwave-only solo models explored
What you can and can't cook with a microwave
Key microwave oven features to look out for

What's in this guide

Use the Which? microwave chooser tool to find the solo, grill or combination microwave with the features you need

Is a solo microwave model suitable for your cooking needs? We show you what this type of microwave typically can – and can't – do.

How does a combi microwave compare with a standard microwave model? Find out about the pros and cons plus key features and functions.

Take a closer look inside a grill microwave – what you can and can't cook with it, typical prices and main features to look for.

Thinking of choosing a built-in microwave for your kitchen? We take a look at the pros, cons and typical prices of built-in microwaves.

Built-in steam functionality is the latest microwave innovation - but is it worth investing in a steam microwave now?