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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.



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49 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.0 (10)
  • Value for Money
    3.3 (9)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (10)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.2 (9)
  • Noise Level
    4.2 (9)
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Only Buy If you do not want to see your food cooking

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It functions but why put a light in it if the front is so dark it is pointless?
It needs the light to be 5 times brighter so you can see in side when it is cooking.
I like to cook cheese on toast and you just watch it till it is good then stop it.
Now I can not do that.

Date PurchasedSep 2018
Biska

BiskaSouth-Eastern Region, NSW

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Its good if you like everything digital.

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I dont mind this microwave. There is not much i can fault. I would not recommend it for the elderly. There is alot to learn with this microwave. Lots of reading. Its digital so it can get frustrating when you select the wrong choice. I still havnt learnt everything that it can do. Its deffinately for the savy.

Date PurchasedApr 2018
Court Mc

Court Mc

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Not overly impressed

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I’m not a huge fan of our new microwave. It tends to heat the bowl holding the food super hot and then the food within the bowl remains relatively cold. The microwave has even melted the cling wrapping covering the bowl. The microwave itself seems easy to use however fails in performance. I wouldn’t recommend to friends or family.

Date PurchasedApr 2018
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Amanda

Amanda

  • 4 reviews
  • 4 likes

Loved it, until it broke 1 week after warranty expired

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This microwave was great and did everything we wanted ... until it broke a week after the warranty expired. The microwave was too expensive to have such a short life span. I don’t recommend buying this microwave, or at least purchase a long warranty (which makes it pretty poor value compared to the alternative options available).



Date PurchasedApr 2016
Chris & Judy

Chris & JudySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Very happy with performance

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Date PurchasedAug 2017
K. Wong

K. WongAdelaide

  • 5 reviews

Great microwave, good value for money

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Was looking for a new microwave and found it on sale. It's a good buy with simple and easy to understand multiple pre-set functions. So far, I've been very satisfactory with it as the cooking and heating results are great. It's a sturdy microwave and noise wise, it's not loud and it's very easy to clean up should there be any mess.

Highly recommended.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Lisw

LiswNSW, 2155

  • 9 reviews
  • 3 likes

Good quality microwave

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Date PurchasedSep 2016
Nate W.

Nate W.Melbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified purchase

Very satisfied!

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Was shopping for a new microwave and spotted the Samsung on sale. It has multiple functions, and is very easy to use. Most of the basic functions you can do without even opening the manual, but for the more advanced stuff (e.g. defrost, adjusting power levels), the manual would be your best friend.
Cooking results are fantastic, it does the job well. Noise wise it is quiet, and well built. Have used it for over a year and still works well. Highly recommended.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
THPKUM

THPKUMMelbourne

  • 7 reviews
  • 3 likes

Good reliable microwave

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The cooking aspect has been perfect, it does what it's supposed to.
Visually it is a aesthetic looking microwave.
Not very loud.
Well built however I did not like the way the buttons feel when you press them, feels like an unresponsive touch screen.
It is easy to clean which makes up for it.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
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Amit

Amit

  • 4 reviews

Good capacity 40L and wide inside

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The cooking results are great with this microwave, heats up food as required. Easy to use menu. Best thing is the settings are printed on the frame as you open the door which is very handy. The only drawback is the light inside is not bright enough to look inside the oven through door. This can be improved, but overall satisfied with the product and justifies its price.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
Antoni M

Antoni M

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes
  • Verified purchase

This is great product

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I am very satisfied with my samsung microwave. Very easy to use, very easy to clean and of course very nice looking. The settings and feature is very easy to use and understand. A very quite microwave and very durable. I would recommend to my friends and familes. Cant complain

Date PurchasedMar 2017
Winston

WinstonPerth, WA

  • 7 reviews

Satisfactory Microwave

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The best thing about this microwave I think is the design - visually.
I probably would buy Samsung again due to the fact they are have a pretty good reputation.
I haven't had any problems so far - touch wood, stories of other people having theirs go faulty but ours seems fine.
Decent purchase overall.

Date PurchasedOct 2015
H8 Karcher

H8 KarcherSydney

  • 2 reviews

Dead in five weeks

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Stopped working after 5 weeks, very very hot underneath microwave and that was 20 minutes after it had stopped working, I put it outside as was worried it could catch fire. Don't recommend. purchased from good guys and will be taking it back for a refund. I won't risk Samsung again.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
Zoe. B

Zoe. BSydenham

  • 5 reviews

Great style

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I found this microwave to struggle heating some foods. I would have to always cook for longer then the recommended for the watts. After a while I just increased times regularly and all was fine. Features were a little confusing at first but once playing around with the defrost settings etc it didn't take long to understand how to use it. This microwave was surprisingly quiet and was well built. It is stylish and sturdy.

Date PurchasedNov 2016
  • Verified purchase

Not a happy customer

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Had this unit for just under 3 months and now not working, blew fuse in main fuse box. Reasonably happy with operation when working . Might be just a one off problem but will get it replaced from The Good Guys but not sure if we will have another Samsung. Seems they have a few problems with some of their products.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Ren.K

Ren.KROCKBANK

  • 4 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Good Product

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It is a very good microwave:
-Lots of different functions, melts/softens butter, defrosts meat well, cooks and reheats meals quickly.
-Good size (40l). Fits big plates and family meals.
-Easy to clean inside.
-Modern stainless steel look.
-Easy to operate.
-Very good value for money.
Very happy with my purchase.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
Christy Seymour

Christy SeymourDaceyville, New South Wales

  • 5 reviews

happy purchase.

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great microwave.
has a large capacity for a growing family.
cook and heats food as it should.
got it at a great price for the size.
took a bit of getting used to but once you figure it out it is quite easy.
not too loud but is always a bonus to hear the end beep at the other
end of the house.
love the east to clean interior (who doesn't love an easy to clean microwave).

Date PurchasedApr 2017
GG

GGSydney, NSW

  • 14 reviews
  • 3 likes

Great Machine

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This machine does everything it promises. This is a large versatile and easy to use microwave oven. I wouldn't have gone for a Samsung but after careful review i got this one for good price and so far very happy except it nèeds proper light when cooking which would have given it extra star.

Date PurchasedMar 2016
shawn

shawnGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Review Stage 1 - Initial use

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Excellent product and has a large compartment of 40 L.
can warm up large platters.
it takes about 30 seconds to make a glass of water hot.
the touch control feels really smooth to operate and it also comes with a feature where u can place a small quantity of water in a plastic container in the microwave for steam purpose.
can be used for cleaning as well

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Tom

TomMelbourne

  • 9 reviews
  • 6 likes
  • Verified purchase

Samsung, stick to TVs and phones

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DO NOT BUY!
It makes an awful sound when cooking. It looks alright and cooks alright, but the intermittent grinding noise???
I initially bought one and the metal was buckled and had it replaced within a few days. Had this second unit for a couple of months now and the noise was there from the start (not all the time but most times, kicking in after a minute or so).
I will try to get this replaced by TGG or Samsung. I will probably go for a different microwave this time because according to these reviews the noise is a very common problem.
Too many problems with this one. Maybe Samsung aren't any good at making microwaves.

Date PurchasedJun 2017
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Questions & Answers

Viv R.

Viv R.asked

Bought this model yesterday and can't believe how poor the lighting inside is. Can a brighter lamp be used? It is important to be able see food or liquids while cooking...

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Samsung
AdaSamsung

Hi Viv, we are unable to provide a brighter replacement light for a microwave as this is part of the design of the unit. However your feedback has not gone unnoticed. We have also provided a link below for more information.

> https://www.samsung.com/au/support/home-appliances/samsung-microwave-interior-light/

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Samsung AU

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