
Title : Hinari Lifestyle MX704CSL Manual Microwave Oven 800W Silver (Chrome Door Handle Control Button)
Rating : 1 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Broke after 4 months
In the picture this microwave looks kind of pretty. In the flesh you discover horribly plastic-y controls that seem only slightly attached to the machine and which allow *no* element of accuracy time-wise when reheating.
It was passable though and did the job... at first anyway... One day 4 months after I purchased it (if that) the microwave died with no explanation and hasn't worked since.
I'd avoid this if I was you - the cheap price is simply a sign of what a shoddy piece of kit it is.

Title : Panasonic NNV623M micro browner 1.0 cuft metallic silver family size grill oven microwave
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Panasonic NNV623 Microwave
The microwave looks really good in silver. It is of high quality and really easy to use. The chaos defrost defrosts items by entering the item weight and then it automatically calculates the defrost time. It is much faster than a conventional defrost and doesn't start to cook your food. There are also lots of pre-programmed settings for example for jacket potatoes, which enables you to cook things perfectly. Of course it can also be used as a standard microwave, with high, 2 medium and low power settings. The high power is quite powerful and sometimes it is necessary to slightly reduce cooking times compared to those recemmended on packaged food. This mcrowave also benefits from a grill and combination cooking. Overall I am very pleased with the microwave and would recommend it.

Title : Hinari Lifestyle MX731SSEG Easi-Tronic 0.7 Cu Ft Microwave Oven 800W with 1000W Grill Stainless Steel
Rating : 3 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Pretty but flawed
I should start by explaining that I kept this microwave for all of one day for reasons that will become clear, so I haven't really had the chance to rate it's effectiveness in cooking.
Unfortunately, my Hinari MX731 arrived with a defective fan, which made a loud knocking noise from the very first use (as if catching on something internally). Amazon were their usual efficient selves in accepting it back for a refund, though. What this says for build quality, I don't know - I probably just got a defective unit.
The unit looks fantastic - neither large nor particularly small, the stainless steel all over finish looks more expensive than the price tag suggests, and the button fascia with dial adds some modern elegance (so I feel). The retro 'rod' handle isn't to everyone's taste, but I liked this too and it feels more solid than some more expensive models' equivalent. As others have commented, no stainless steel interior here, so avoid if you're specifically after one.
The weakest point of this microwave by far is the control panel, though. While the dial and buttons operation look great, they are not intuitive to use - selecting defrost etc. can take practice, as some have said. Much worse is that the microwave emits a loud, piercing 'beep' every time the digits on the display alter by one. So, if say you want to cook something for 15 mins., it beeps through each option, then beeps 15 times for every extra minute you turn the dial. So annoying! I don't think you can turn this off, but other users may be able to advise. I know most ovens beep, but at least with touch control, you can usually select increments of '10 mins'.
So, just a summary of first impressions and overall I would say that this is a good value unit, but one that puts aesthetics before practical usage.

Title : Sharp R249SLM Compact Solo Silver 20L 800W Touch Control Microwave
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : good value but a bit plastic
This is a good value little unit. The button panel is a wipe-clean surface. Controls are easy to use. For example, to cook for a minute just close the door and press start. Press start again to add extra 60 seconds to the time while cooking. Display is easy to use but some illumination would have been nice if the kitchen is dimly lit. While cooking, the food is of course illuminated in the oven. Includes glass turntable. This is good and changes direction each time you open the door. You can take it out to clean it, but it can be fiddly to get it in the right place on the spindle afterward.
Can defrost and cook if you set the right mode for the food inside, but the book could do with more examples of foods and times.
The door is hinged at the left and stops at 90 degrees. Door closing is very heavy though, and you need to push it so hard the whole unit sometimes moves on the worktop, and (due to a spring mechanism inside) the door closes with a very loud clunk no matter how carefully you close it.
Conclusion: It does plenty for the money, but loses out a little on the plasticy finish (which most microwaves seem to suffer from) and the awkward door.

Title : Panasonic NNA883W Microwave
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Great combination oven from Panasonic
I chose this oven after extensive research, as I was disappointed with my previous Sharp combination oven.
The Panasonic has proved to be excellent. The microwave function is powerful and the Chaos defrost works quickly and evenly. The oven even prompts you to turn the food!
My big test of an oven is Yorkshire puddings, and both small and large puddings come out beautifully risen and crisp outside on convection only. Cakes also bake well.
The grill is also very quick, although you do have to move items around to get even browning.
Convection, microwave and grill can all be used independently or in various combinations, including "turbo bake" - all 3 at once!
The controls are easy to use - the only minor point to remember is that if you enter a time without selecting a function, you get microwave full power. There are plenty of programmes for specific dishes, although I haven't tried these yet, and standing times are included in these.
There are several accessories with the oven, including high and low circular racks, and two shelves, one wire and one solid. The solid one has proved really useful as a baking tray, for oven chips, heating sausage rolls etc. There are also a glass plate, a metal plate and a spatter guard for cooking fatty items. You do have to remember to use the glass plate only for microwaving, and put the metal plate over it for other cooking functions.
The oven capacity is not the largest available, but by using the accessories supplied I have been able to fit in all my dishes easily.
A great all-round combination cooker, suitable for both keen cooks and people who like convenience.

Title : Sharp R209SLM Compact Solo Silver 20L 800W Manual Microwave
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Very good.
One of the things I love about microwaves is that you can steam-cook vegetables in them and retain all the lovely nutrients that get removed when you boil them. This is a quality piece of kit. It's all one needs in a microwave and looks good in any kitchen. Simple yet powerful.