This guide takes one microwave from each of five brands: Panasonic, Godrej, IFB, Samsung and LG. It compares only what each maker states. We did not test these ovens, so nothing below is a performance claim.
Three of the five are convection models. One is a solo microwave and one is a grill microwave. The table shows the figures that most makers give. Where a maker leaves a figure out, the cell says Not stated.
Three brands match on microwave output. Panasonic, Godrej and IFB each state 900 W. Samsung states 800 W and LG states 700 W.
Auto-cook menus differ more. Godrej lists 260 Instacook menus. Panasonic gives 101 and IFB gives 69. LG lists 52 menus, and Samsung does not give a count.
Comparison at a glance: 5 products compared side by side
This is the convection model with the largest cavity in the group. Panasonic states 27 L for the cavity. It also states the highest grill and convection power of the five.
Panasonic says the Magic Grill runs the top and back grills together for faster grilling. The maker also says the stainless steel cavity is rust-free, heats faster and is easy to clean. Controls are touch.
Godrej lists the longest menu in the group. The oven has 260 Instacook menus and a touch keypad with an LED display. The maker states 25 L for the cavity.
Godrej says its multi-distribution system spreads heat evenly for even and faster cooking. It also says the oven has a stainless steel cavity.
Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven specifications
Type
Convection microwave
Capacity
25 litres
Microwave power
900 W output
Grill power
1000 W
Convection power
1950 W
Auto-cook menus
260 Instacook menus
Controls
Touch keypad with LED display
Magnetron warranty
5 years
Pros
The 260 Instacook menus are the most of any oven here.
Godrej states 5 years of cover on the magnetron.
The touch keypad comes with an LED display.
Cons
Godrej gives no product warranty period, only the magnetron cover.
The 1000 W grill figure is lower than the 1400 W Panasonic lists.
Suits: A buyer who puts the number of preset menus first.
Falls short: Godrej does not state power levels, so there is no count to set beside the 10 that IFB lists.
IFB is the only solo model among the five. It has no grill or convection mode, so its figures stop at microwave output. The maker states 900 W output and 1400 W power consumption.
IFB says multi-stage cooking switches between the modes you set automatically. It also says auto reheat only needs the weight of the food. The oven offers 69 auto-cook menus and 10 power levels, with an LED display.
IFB 24L Solo Microwave Oven specifications
Type
Solo microwave
Capacity
24 litres
Microwave power
900 W output (1400 W power consumption)
Auto-cook menus
69
Power levels
10
Display
LED
Warranty
1 year comprehensive, 3 years on magnetron and cavity, 6 years spare parts support
Pros
IFB is the only brand here to state a count of power levels, at 10.
The cover is 1 year comprehensive and 3 years on the magnetron and cavity.
IFB also lists 6 years of spare parts support.
Cons
Grill and convection power are Not stated.
The controls are Not stated.
Suits: A buyer who wants a microwave without grill or convection modes.
Falls short: Its 3 years of magnetron cover is shorter than the 5 years from Panasonic and Godrej.
Samsung pairs a 21 L convection model with a child safety lock. The controls are membrane, with an LED display. The microwave output is 800 W, drawn from 1200 W of power consumption.
Samsung says its Triple Distribution System cooks every part of the food evenly. The maker also says the ceramic enamel interior is more than 7 times as scratch and rust resistant. It adds that the interior is hygienic and easy to clean.
Samsung 21 L Convection Microwave Oven CE73JD-B1 specifications
Type
Convection microwave
Capacity
21 litres
Microwave power
800 W output (1200 W power consumption)
Grill power
1100 W
Convection power
1700 W
Controls
Membrane, LED display, child safety lock
Warranty
12 months
Pros
It has a child safety lock.
Samsung says the ceramic enamel interior resists scratches and rust.
Samsung gives both a grill figure and a convection figure.
Cons
The auto-cook menu count is Not stated.
The warranty runs 12 months, and Samsung gives no separate magnetron period.
Suits: A buyer who wants a convection model with a child safety lock.
Falls short: Samsung gives 12 months of cover, where Panasonic and Godrej each give 5 years on the magnetron.
LG is the grill microwave of the group. It has the smallest cavity, at 20 L. Microwave output is 700 W. The grill figure is 980 W. The controls are membrane, and there are 52 auto-cook menus.
LG says the quartz heater is concealed. It says its i-wave technology circulates microwaves evenly for faster cooking. It also says the anti-bacteria cavity reduces bacteria growth and odour.
LG 20 L Grill Microwave Oven MH2044DB specifications
Type
Grill microwave
Capacity
20 litres
Microwave power
700 W output
Grill power
980 W
Auto-cook menus
52
Controls
Membrane
Warranty
Labour 1 year, parts 1 year (magnetron cover not listed)
Pros
LG states a concealed quartz heater for the grill.
LG says the anti-bacteria cavity reduces bacteria growth and odour.
Auto-cook menus number 52.
Cons
Its 700 W output is the lowest of the five.
The magnetron cover is not listed.
Suits: A buyer who wants a grill microwave and has no need for convection.
Falls short: LG says cover can differ by model, so the manual must be checked for the exact terms.
Then look at the cover on the magnetron. Panasonic and Godrej state 5 years. IFB gives 3 years, and that cover also takes in the cavity. Samsung and LG do not state a magnetron period.
Menus and controls come last. Godrej leads on menu count. IFB is the only one to state power levels. Samsung adds a child safety lock.
Output figures need care. IFB and Samsung each give a power consumption figure beside the output. Compare output with output, and do not set a consumption figure against it.
Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B takes the top spot. It lists the largest cavity, the highest grill and convection figures and a 5-year magnetron cover. Its power levels and display type are Not stated.
Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven is the pick for menu count. IFB 24L Solo Microwave Oven is the one for a plain microwave with a power level count. Samsung 21 L Convection Microwave Oven CE73JD-B1 offers a child safety lock. LG 20 L Grill Microwave Oven MH2044DB is the grill choice.
These are the makers' own statements. Check each against the retailer's page before you buy.
Our top pickPanasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B
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Our top pickPanasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B
