Best microwave brands Breville microwaves
Breville microwaves
Australian brand Breville offers a range of microwaves, including the VMW142 and VMW141 models.
We’ve run extensive tests on both these microwaves in our test lab – to find out how each model scored, visit the Which? microwaves review.
The Breville microwaves we’ve tested typically cost between £70 and £130. If these models don’t suit your budget, you can use our compare microwaves tool to find one that does.
Breville microwave reviews
In the Which? lab we test microwaves on a wide range of criteria, and have found a significant difference between the best and worst models.
The Breville microwaves we’ve tested tend to score well for defrosting and achieve average to good scores for ease of use. One model also scores excellently for speed of cooking.
However, one model scores poorly for evenness of cooking, and scores for quality of food range from excellent to very poor.
To test the quality of food cooked by a microwave, we use a substance called TX151 which is bright blue and has a similar consistency to a lasagne when cooked.
We cook identical trays of this substance in each microwave, and measure the amount of water that it loses during the cooking process. The best microwaves will cook food without drying it out.
If you’re considering buying a Breville microwave, check how well it scores on a variety of criteria by visiting our microwave test results.
Breville microwaves – The Which? verdict
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Read full reviews of each Breville microwave we’ve tested, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status, in the Which? microwave reviews.
Our Best Buy microwaves start at just £39 and you can pick up a Best Buy combi microwave for around £140.
Breville contact details
You can contact Breville by calling 0800 525 089 or through its website (www.breville.co.uk).
If you’re thinking about buying a new microwave, make sure you read our guide to buying the best microwave first. Plus, check out our guide to getting more from your microwave, which includes a video guide to cooking an entire Sunday lunch in your microwave.
