??!

Best Microwaves

Microwaves Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of microwave would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.



Go to first result

35 listings

LG NeoChef MS4296OBS (Black)
  • Award Winner 2019
  • 2018

LG NeoChef MS4296OBS (Black)

4.2 from 123 reviews

Latest review: Loved all the features and look of the microwave but not built to last. Unfortunately about 2 weeks ago it stopped heating. I normally don't write reviews, but am so upset with this

Price (RRP) A$319.00

  • Build Quality
    4.2 (13)
  • Value for Money
    3.9 (13)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (13)
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (13)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Capacity42L
  • Dimensions 310 x 540 x 434 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Black
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MS4296 · includes 6 listings
281 reviews
LG NeoChef MS4296OSS (Stainless Steel)
  • Award Winner 2019
  • 2018

LG NeoChef MS4296OSS (Stainless Steel)

4.1 from 70 reviews

Latest review: Good product when working. But...first one lasted a month and was replaced immediately, second one lasted a week and a half out of warranty. Store said to contact LG directly due to 2 failed units

  • Build Quality
    3.5 (11)
  • Value for Money
    4.1 (11)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (11)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (10)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (11)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Capacity42L
  • Dimensions 310 x 540 x 434 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MS4296 · includes 6 listings
281 reviews
Panasonic NN-SF574S

Panasonic NN-SF574S

3.6 from 226 reviews

Latest review: Right from the moment we started to use this microwave it makes a noisy rattling sound I think from the fan at the back. Is this normal or should we return it. Sounds

  • Build Quality
    2.6 (35)
  • Value for Money
    2.3 (35)
  • Ease of Use
    3.3 (34)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.8 (33)
  • Noise Level
    2.7 (34)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter
  • Capacity27L
  • Dimensions 326 x 529 x 422 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,000 W
LG NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
  • Award Winner 2019
  • 2018

LG NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)

4.3 from 38 reviews

Latest review: I bought a MS4296 about two months ago. It took some getting used to as far as the touch panel behind the door is concerned, but the end result of the cooking was brilliant (it replaced an old 800W



  • Build Quality
    3.9 (9)
  • Value for Money
    3.8 (9)
  • Ease of Use
    3.9 (9)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (9)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (9)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Capacity42L
  • Dimensions 310 x 540 x 434 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Black Stainless Steel
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MS4296 · includes 6 listings
281 reviews
LG NeoChef MS4296OWS (White)
  • Award Winner 2019
  • 2018

LG NeoChef MS4296OWS (White)

4.3 from 35 reviews

Latest review: We have always had Panasonic microwaves but recently have had bad experiences with them so decided to purchase a different brand, This LG microwave is very different to use but very easy to use once

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (3)
  • Ease of Use
    4.7 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (3)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (2)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Capacity42L
  • Dimensions 310 x 540 x 434 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Black/White
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MS4296 · includes 6 listings
281 reviews
Panasonic NN-ST665B

Panasonic NN-ST665B

3.6 from 45 reviews

Latest review: While eating our soup we noticed what looked like metal shavings. Upon closer inspection we noticed our Panasonic microwave was rusted out on the ceiling around the vents with paint peeling off and

  • Build Quality
    3.1 (9)
  • Value for Money
    2.8 (9)
  • Ease of Use
    3.6 (9)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (10)
  • Noise Level
    3.2 (9)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Capacity32L
  • Dimensions 310 x 525 x 388 mm
  • Turntable Diameter340 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Black
  • Power1,100 W
LG Neochef MS2336DB

LG Neochef MS2336DB

4.2 from 22 reviews

Latest review: The black design on this microwave looks sleek and modern. The manufacturing materials are of high quality. It is very reliable and cooks food evenly. There are a number of programming features but

Price (RRP) A$169.00

  • Build Quality
    4.6 (16)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (17)
  • Ease of Use
    4.4 (17)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (16)
  • Noise Level
    4.4 (16)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Capacity23L
  • Dimensions 272 x 476 x 370 mm
  • Turntable Diameter292 mm
  • Colour / Finish Black
  • Power1,000 W
Panasonic NN-SF564WQPQ

Panasonic NN-SF564WQPQ

3.8 from 29 reviews

Latest review: Bought a new one from HN and found out it was making noises. Went back and get replacement but having the same problems. I don’t know what to do n



  • Build Quality
    1.5 (2)
  • Value for Money
    1.0 (3)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (2)
  • Noise Level
    3.5 (2)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter
  • Capacity27L
  • Dimensions 326 x 529 X 422 mm
  • Turntable Diameter340 mm
  • Colour / Finish White
  • Power1,000 W

Is part of...
Panasonic NN-SF564W / NN-SF564WQPQ · includes 2 listings
95 reviews
Panasonic NN-SF564W

Panasonic NN-SF564W

3.3 from 57 reviews

Latest review: Purchased Sept2018. Liked it because it didn’t have a turntable and was easy to clean. From start did not cook as well as our old one, things took longer to cook or heat up. Persisted because thought

Price (RRP) A$289.00

  • Build Quality
    3.5 (6)
  • Value for Money
    3.2 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.8 (6)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (6)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter
  • Capacity27L
  • Dimensions 326 x 529 x 422 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Power1,000 W

Is part of...
Panasonic NN-SF564W / NN-SF564WQPQ · includes 2 listings
95 reviews
Breville Quick Touch Crisp BMO700

Breville Quick Touch Crisp BMO700

3.8 from 26 reviews

Latest review: Had an issue with the time setting dial almost from the begining. Two years later it broke down. Not worth the Price. This was a Choice recommended product. I won't trust Choice's recommendations

  • Build Quality
    1.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    1.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.0 (1)
  • Noise Level
    3.0 (1)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function and Inverter
  • Dimensions 306 x 513 x 443 mm
  • Turntable Diameter315 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Brushed Stainless Steel
  • Power900 W
LG MS4266OSS (Stainless Steel)

LG MS4266OSS (Stainless Steel)

3.6 from 19 reviews

Latest review: pleasantly surprised by how bright inside the microwave is after enduring the cavelike dimness of our last microwave. It's quiet also. I'm still learning how to use it compared to our old one so I

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (10)
  • Value for Money
    3.2 (10)
  • Ease of Use
    4.2 (10)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (10)
  • Noise Level
    3.3 (10)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Inverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Capacity42L
  • Dimensions 310 x 540 x 434 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
LG MS4266 · includes 2 listings
54 reviews
Panasonic NN-CF770M

Panasonic NN-CF770M

2.7 from 55 reviews

Latest review: I bought this combo microwave/convection oven to save energy on turning on our large 900mm gas oven just for small amounts of baking. I now find I can't live without this! It is perfect for baking

  • Build Quality
    4.3 (6)
  • Value for Money
    4.2 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    4.3 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.3 (6)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (6)
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function and Inverter
  • Capacity27L
  • Dimensions 326 x 529 x 494 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Silver
  • Power1,000 W

Is part of...
Panasonic NN-CF770M · includes 2 listings
73 reviews
Sharp R995DST

Sharp R995DST

3.0 from 31 reviews

Latest review: The stainless steel exterior looks great and the size is nice - but still too small and this is Sharp's top of the line convection microwave oven. It doesn't fit a full-size casserole dish. It heats

  • Build Quality
    2.6 (5)
  • Value for Money
    2.3 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.4 (5)
  • Noise Level
    2.6 (5)
  • Type Convection
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function, Inverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Dimensions 368 x 550 x 537 mm
  • Turntable Diameter362 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,000 W
Sharp R350EW

Sharp R350EW

2.5 from 46 reviews

Latest review: I’ve had Sharps for 30 years- all have worked well until this model. It’s clunky to use, won’t defrost without having an error code and the light bulb blew within 6 months . Half of the functions of m

  • Build Quality
    2.5 (27)
  • Value for Money
    1.8 (26)
  • Ease of Use
    2.6 (25)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.4 (23)
  • Noise Level
    3.0 (25)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Dimensions 315 x 520 x 410 mm
  • Turntable Diameter315 mm
  • Colour / Finish White
  • Power1,200 W
Panasonic NN-ST64JW

Panasonic NN-ST64JW

3.9 from 10 reviews

Latest review: Quiet, easy to use, reliable. Have always only had Panasonic microwave and would never buy another brand. Great quality. Heats food evenly and perfectly. Good price too. Would highly

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (8)
  • Value for Money
    3.9 (8)
  • Ease of Use
    3.4 (8)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (7)
  • Noise Level
    3.6 (8)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter
  • Capacity32L
  • Dimensions 310 x 525 x 388 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish White
  • Power1,100 W
LG NeoChef MJ3966ABS (Black)

LG NeoChef MJ3966ABS (Black)

2.8 from 19 reviews

Latest review: Purchased this product just over a year now. Was working good. Cooking well (both microwave and convection). Only negative feedback during this time is the noisiness of it. Then, started to see the

  • Build Quality
    3.0 (2)
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (2)
  • Noise Level
    3.5 (2)
  • Type Convection
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function, Inverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Capacity39L
  • Dimensions 325 x 540 x 523 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Black
  • Power1,100 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MJ3966 · includes 2 listings
33 reviews
LG NeoChef MJ3966ASS (Silver)

LG NeoChef MJ3966ASS (Silver)

3.0 from 10 reviews

Latest review: Performance. Great microwave, enough power for domestic kitchen no problem. Convection oven worked great too for crisping. Controls. Easy to do regular microwave tasks, not quite so easy to use

Price (RRP) A$829.00

  • Build Quality
    3.5 (6)
  • Value for Money
    2.7 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    3.8 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (5)
  • Noise Level
    3.6 (5)
  • Type Convection
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function, Inverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Capacity39L
  • Dimensions 325 x 540 x 523 mm
  • Turntable Diameter360 mm
  • Door MechanismPull Handle
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,100 W

Is part of...
LG NeoChef MJ3966 · includes 2 listings
33 reviews
Panasonic NN-ST776SQPQ

Panasonic NN-ST776SQPQ

2.5 from 11 reviews

Latest review: The blue coloured LCD is a real shocker. Unless you are with in a meter of it you cannot read it. Even the press buttons are dark and hard to read. I'd like to replace that microwave with something

  • Build Quality
    2.7 (6)
  • Value for Money
    1.8 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    1.8 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    2.7 (6)
  • Noise Level
    3.2 (6)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesInverter and Sensor Cooking
  • Capacity44L
  • Dimensions 304 x 555 x 493 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Silver/Stainless Steel
Sharp R395EST

Sharp R395EST

1.7 from 18 reviews

Latest review: Just dropped in here to add to the rest of the comments. Ours is coming up on 2 years old, but doesn't get all that much use. Light has now started flickering/strobing a lot. Disappointed to find

  • Build Quality
    2.5 (12)
  • Value for Money
    2.1 (14)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.7 (12)
  • Noise Level
    2.5 (13)
  • Type Conventional
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock and Inverter
  • Dimensions 315 x 520 x 410 mm
  • Turntable Diameter315 mm
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
  • Power1,200 W

Is part of...
Sharp R395EST / R395EBS · includes 2 listings
23 reviews
Panasonic NN-CD58JS

Panasonic NN-CD58JS

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: I was curious to try all the modes as I could as I've never had a combo oven before. This microwave does everything just so well and just as the manual says. The convection feature does fish

Price (RRP) A$549.00

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (1)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (1)
  • Type Convection
  • FeaturesChild Safety Lock, Grill Function and Inverter
  • Capacity27L
  • Dimensions 310 x 520 x 395 mm
  • Turntable Diameter340 mm
  • Door MechanismPush Release
  • Colour / Finish Stainless Fascia
  • Power1,000 W
Page 1 of 2