By Farhan Qureshi, buying guides writer6 products compared8 min read
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Short answer
The LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV is our top pick: it has the longest auto-cook list at 251 menus, plus grill and convection heaters. A buyer in this category picks one of three oven types: solo, grill or convection. The solo ovens list microwave power only. The LG grill model adds a grill power figure. The three convection models add a convection power figure as well.
The Panasonic 20 litre and IFB 24 litre ovens are the solo picks. The IFB 30 litre, LG 28 litre and Panasonic 23 litre ovens are the convection picks. Capacity ranges from 20 to 30 litres across the six, so family size should settle the first cut.
The 28 litre LG has 251 auto-cook menus, the most here. It delivers 900 W of microwave output, 1200 W of grill and 1950 W of convection. The cavity is stainless steel and the controls are membrane.
LG says the quartz heater is concealed for safer cooking. It also says the roti basket makes 28 varieties of rotis, such as naan and missi roti.
LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV specifications
Type
Convection microwave
Capacity
28 litres
Microwave power
900 W output
Grill power
1200 W
Convection power
1950 W
Auto-cook menus
251
Controls
Membrane
Cavity
Stainless steel
Warranty
Labour 1 year, parts 1 year (no magnetron warranty listed)
Pros
It has the longest auto-cook list.
LG lists a Health Plus menu and steam clean.
The roti basket is a distinct feature.
Cons
LG lists no power levels or display type for this 251-menu model.
Parts and labour warranty is 1 year each.
Suits: Cooks who make rotis and want a long auto-cook list.
Falls short: LG does not list a magnetron warranty, and says warranty can differ by model.
The 30 litre IFB is the biggest here and adds a rotisserie. Microwave output is 900 W and convection power is 2200 W. Ten temperature settings run from 110 to 200.
IFB says two glass tube heaters at the top of the cavity heat up fast and cut cooking time. It says keep warm holds dishes warm for up to 30 minutes.
IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven specifications
Type
Convection microwave with rotisserie
Capacity
30 litres
Microwave power
900 W output (1400 W power consumption)
Convection power
2200 W
Temperature settings
10 settings, 110 to 200
Display
LED, 10 power levels
Warranty
1 year comprehensive, 3 years on magnetron and cavity, 6 years spare parts support
Pros
The 30 litre cavity is the largest.
A rotisserie is listed.
Warranty includes 3 years on the magnetron and cavity.
Cons
Auto-cook menus and controls are not stated.
Grill power is not stated.
Suits: Large households that roast and bake as well as reheat.
Falls short: Without a menu count, its presets are hard to compare with the other five.
The 24 litre IFB offers 69 auto-cook menus and 10 power levels with an LED display. Microwave output is 900 W. IFB says multi-stage cooking switches between the modes you set automatically.
IFB says auto reheat only needs the weight of the food. IFB gives a 3-year warranty on the magnetron and cavity.
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
It has 10 power levels.
Auto reheat only needs the food weight.
Spare parts support runs for 6 years.
Cons
Controls are not stated.
It has no grill or convection mode.
Suits: Households that want finer power control without a grill.
Falls short: Its menu list is shorter than the 251 on the LG convection model.
The NN-CT353B puts 800 W of microwave output with a 1200 W grill and 1200 W of convection into 23 litres. It lists 61 auto-cook menus and touch controls.
Panasonic says 360 Degree Heat Wrap ducts give faster, more even cooking. It also says the oven can cook recipes with no oil, ghee or margarine.
Pick the type before the brand. Solo suits reheating and defrosting. Grill adds browning. Convection adds baking.
Match the capacity to the household. Panasonic says 20 litres suits a family of 2 to 4. The IFB convection model is the largest at 30 litres.
Compare microwave output. The LG grill model gives 700 W. The two Panasonic ovens give 800 W. The others give 900 W.
Check the warranty. IFB lists a 1-year comprehensive warranty and then 3 years on the magnetron and cavity. Panasonic gives 5 years on the magnetron on the convection model. LG lists 1 year each on labour and parts and says to check its manual.
Auto-cook menu counts vary a lot. LG lists 251 on its convection model. IFB lists 69 on the solo oven. Panasonic lists 61 on its convection oven. The LG grill model lists 52 and the Panasonic solo oven 51.
Control types are listed for most of the group. Panasonic lists touch controls on both ovens. LG lists membrane controls on both models. IFB does not state the control type.
The LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV is the pick for a long auto-cook list and rotis. The IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven is the pick for a big family. The Panasonic 23L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT353B is the pick for magnetron warranty.
For plain reheating, the Panasonic 20L Solo Microwave Oven NN-ST26JMFDG and the IFB 24L Solo Microwave Oven do the job. The LG 20 L Grill Microwave Oven MH2044DB is the grill option. For more from one brand, the best LG microwave oven guide covers the LG range, and the full ovens (OTG and microwave) section lists every guide.
Our top pickLG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV
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Our top pickLG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV
