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.
MegsNewcastle
WARNING! Please don't waste your money
We purchased this microwave based on good reviews. We purchased this 2yrs ago it worked fine until the other night made a loud crack sound and stopped heating completely. I have kept this microwave in top condition and looks brand new so it is well looked after. I took it to good guys where I purchased it from they rang breville on my behalf. They did not care at all because the warranty is only 1 yr it "wasn't their problem". When you buy an expensive microwave you don't think this would happen and you definitely expect some kind of motor warr...Read more
anty atleast but no apparently that's the norm microwaves only last a year these days. So please don't waste your money and buy something cheaper or with a longer warranty I won't be buying anything from breville again.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
KimHInverell
- 7 reviews
Love it
Lovely quiet microwave always impressed by Breville quality, well built easy to use and very easy to clean and good results all the time..Very easy to use would recommend to anyone . I like the use of dials for the timer etc ..all round good machine . Purchased the Cranberry colour the finish on the microwave is good.
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aussieAU
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Breville Microwave
I love this microwave compared to my old one, its has automatic settings for when you want to cook or just reheat.It heats and cooks my food really evenly, it is really easy to use, quite when running. I am extremely happy with this microwave would highly recommend it to anyone
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Amanda
- 5 reviews
Good little machine. Lots of functions.
I found this to be a good size, but then I don't do anything that extreme with my microwave. Very good looking, and a gazillion functions which I've never used, but my housemate likes the versatility.
My only irritation with it is that it doesn't seem to default to show the clock, instead it shows "00:30" (as in 30 seconds, ready for you to press start - the more times you press, the more time it adds on to the cooking time). That's probably a setting I could change if I look at it hard enough.
Mine doesn't get hot on top, nor do I find it particularly loud. I do find it a little smug, sitting there with all its buttons ...
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bccAU
- 11 reviews
Very loud, rather small & quite hot on top
Coming from a Panasonic microwave oven, this doesn't really compare well. The 34L oven seems smaller than the Panasonic because this Breville is narrow & tall inside, which is less useful than Panasonic's wide & not-quite-so-tall design. The microwave oven itself is very loud compared with our previous Panasonic, but not a consistent loudness. It's loud for 10-20 seconds, then soft for another 10-20 seconds, then loud again, cycling consistently & annoyingly. And certainly don't put anything on top of this microwave oven. We used to store woode...Read more
n chopping boards on top of our Panasonic. Doing the same to this Breville would surely start a fire; the top gets just so hot! The top's temperature is okay without anything on top, but once something is placed there, it's dangerous. (The manual in small print says not to place anything on top except "Breville nominated chopping board", whatever that is.) Overall, not really recommended. I think there are better options out there.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GORDONTOOWOOMBA
- 6 reviews
- 3 likes
- Quick Touch BMO735
- Verified purchase
Definitely would recommend!
Bought this about 1 years ago and have no regrets! Looks sleek and shiny, definitely much more better looking than the pictures online. Smooth transition of door and newer functions are an extra bonus. Looks heavy from eyesight, but door is actually lightweight and sturdy. Definitely would recommend! Just does its job and works very well!
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Allan17AU
- 3 reviews
Terrible
I wish there is zero stars.. Less than 2 years and it died. It will no longer warm anything. don't waste your money on it..you better get Panasonic or the Sharp. Or, if you are on tight on the Money try the Kmart unit.. you will get better service from it than this unreliable unit
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CMAXPORT KEMBLA
- Quick Touch BMO735
- Verified purchase
Works Perfectly, Flawless.
This microwave is absolutely perfect, I bought this to replace a Russel Hobbs which I thought was great, but this one turned out to be far better than imagined.
Cook times are consistent, and I have noticed it seems to heat evenly as well, no more issues with food that is hotter than a thousand suns on the outside, but ice cold on the inside.
With the dial it is really easy for anyone to use and you can just spin it to add more time if needed.
The child lock function works as intended, and unlike the one I owned before, this one seems ...Read more
to be shielded much better, as it doesn't interfere with my Wifi. As an added bonus, it looks really nice as well, I purchased the cranberry red one and it adds a nice pop of color to the kitchen. To those hunting for answers: Yes the chocolate melting function does work as intended, and it works well.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
treenabAU
- 7 reviews
Fantastic All-Rounder
I absolutely love this microwave. It's very easy to use, even for my older children. Very easy included functions as well as the traditional manual methods of cooking, reheating and defrosting. I must admit, the smart functions are the most used in our household. Money well spent for my family.
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Velvetmelbourne
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Good microwave
I just needed a microwave to heat up left over meals, it's sturdy, well built and heat ups/defrosts food quickly and properly. It's easy to use with a knob that sets the time for you and it isn't any louder than your standard microwave. Great for any kitchen bench top.
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TomiAU
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
- Quick Touch BMO735
- Verified purchase
Nice, Simple, Easy to use
Satisfied with this fancy red microwave with the handle. Easy/quick to use the knob which you can press or turn to set the time. It is not louder than the other ordinary microwaves, easy to clean, and with this fancy colour and the handle feature, we wouldn't slam the door shut which is a good thing.
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Cai RSydney
- 15 reviews
- 13 likes
Good microwave, looks the part
Purchased a red one. Seems very sturdy with its stainless steel finish, and closing the door feels secure and loud. Cooks fast and evenly.
Settings are easy to use, although I find that the circular dial for time increases and decreases too quickly when wanting to heat for a specific amount of time. Easy to clean inside and out.
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C.JPerth
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Nice looking unit but noisy!
First of all I need to mention how great this unit looks, really looks the part and matches perfectly a number of other Breville items I have on my kitchen bench-top. Unfortunately it sounds like a truck and it vibrates on and off during the heating cycle but operates as it should. I've never heard a microwave sound like this before and it has taken quite some getting used to over the months of owning it. What makes up for it is the ease of use, the turn dial for both time and power are perfect which also allow changes to be made while the appliance is running. So double thumbs up for design and function, one thumb down for the noise it creates. If you can get one on special it would be well worth considering.
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bellamamaVictoria, Australia
- 18 reviews
- 6 likes
Good buy
I use my microwave almost every single day, it heat up evenly, not too noisy and it's easy to use . I use it for food and also use it for my heat pad. Love the modern design outlook . Will highly recommended if you need a new one .
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I.L.perth
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Pretty as a picture
Despite being mad at Breville for their lack of quality control with the smart toaster, I decided to give them another chance and bought this microwave only because it was cherry red in colour. All is forgiven (for now) as it works beautifully. The initial reviews had me concerned about the noise factor but after experiencing it myself it's not that loud. Easy to use, love the design and button options. Its massive so if you don't have much kitchen space be prepared to make it a showpiece! Gorgeous colour and pleasant design, hasn't shown any visible wear and tear, I'm hoping it won't die on me like the toaster may it rest in peace
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Chrismelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Great value!!!
i am very impressed with this product and the price is quite reasonable. Definitely highly recommended. Appearance is good, very classic look, there are different functions, all categorised - you can choose between seafood, frozen meat, vegetables etc. There is no noise when operating, and it is energy efficient too.
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Coffee lover
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Breville BM735 making loud noise
We bought a Breville BM735 microwave from JB Hifi online June last year. Differ from traditional design, it has a handle to make the door open easier. It has good looking and the buttons are easy to operate. However it makes very loud, rough noise that you can hear from a far distance.
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pavansydney
- 8 reviews
- Quick Touch BMO735
- Verified purchase
One of the Best Microwave's ever used
This is one of the best microwaves i have ever used. Was a bit skeptical about the knob ... but am really happy with the purchase. So easy to use and convenient.
Multiple options and setting available. Quick touch being my favourite. I would recommend this to anyone without any doubts.
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Anon
- 13 reviews
- 6 likes
We don't love it
Sorry Breville! You make a great blender but your microwave kinda sucks. The defrost mode just doesn't do anything. And the time dial does my head in, 30 sec, 1 min, 1 min 10 seconds, 6 mins! What the hell! It goes up way too fast and then you have to turn it back. When I microwave something I want it to happen fast. And it's not just the one we have that's not great, my house mate had the exact same one last year and it vibrated! The door made crazy sounds at like 3 months old... not great quality for the price.
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LeoSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Needs patience
It's great in looks which comes from unique design but unfortunately needs lot of patience to operate this oven. It's not easy to use as it's a bit tricky to use its features. It's quite loud and noisy especially if you are operating in the middle of the night. It's look attractive.
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Questions & Answers
Roger C.asked
Mine is being weird. Sometimes the clock doesn't go off for hours. Other times, the clock dims after 5 minutes. Once the unit even turned on by itself and started cooking with nothing in the oven. Any ideas? Does it need to be reset or something?
ELLEY LANGSAMasked
I have just purchased the breville -combi- 3 in 1--bm0870. I have set the clock. The lcd panel is only lit when the oven is in use. How do I get the panel to remain lit so the time is shown lit?
kayeasked
do you remove the little carboard square from side in microwave
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