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Microwaves: Best Buys 
Microwaves are easy to use, but Which? Best Buys shine at cooking. There are big differences between the best and the rest when it comes to microwaves.
Not all microwaves were created equal. Some simply perform the basic functions of heating and defrosting. Others work as convection ovens and grills, can roast meat or steam vegetables, and some even work as pizza ovens.
So which one is right for you? Should you spend £50 or £350? Should you go for Beko, Panasonic or Sharp? Do you really need all those fancy features, or would you be better off with a simple but efficient machine?
Let us help.
At Which? we've tested over 80 microwaves, and have made a number of them Which? Best Buys. But we've also had to make some Which? Don't Buys.
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What is a Which? Best Buy?
Our tests are carried out by independent experts, and they are thorough, and demanding. We test for ease of use, even cooking and defrosting, understanding the controls, and when we're testing combination microwaves or those with grills we roast a whole chicken and bake a tray of fairy cakes. We also test for radiation leaks and electrical safety. When a microwave does exceptionally well in our tests and impresses our expert panel, we make it a Which? Best Buy. If a product fails on a number of criteria we make it a Which? Don't Buy. When you choose a Which? Best Buy microwave you can be sure of getting a superior product.
Why Which?
We are independent and impartial, and product reviews and recommendations are what we do. There are no ads on our site - we don't work for the manufacturers, we work for you. We test the products, and pass the results on to you. It's that simple.
Microwaves, and the rest...
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- Reviews of 94 microwaves – solo, grill and combination models.
- 31 Best Buy microwaves.
- Reviews of microwaves from 26 brands.
