Altimo vs Hisense Microwaves

Altimo is represented by Altimo MMW701S (£54), with the MMW701W white and MMW701B black 700W 20L models, both at £54. It sits as an ultra-budget 20L freestanding line, aimed at very low-cost solo microwaving. Hisense counters with Hisense H25MOBS7HUK (£99), alongside the H23MOBS5HUK 23-litre microwave at £89 and H20MOMBS4HGUK 20L 700W microwave grill at £89. The choice is less about one winner than about fit, cooking style and budget.

Technically, Altimo MMW701S brings a 700W, 20L solo format with five cooking power levels, quick defrost and a manual kitchen timer, available in silver, white and black. Hisense H25MOBS7HUK brings solo and grill choices, including a 20L 700W grill model, a 23-litre black microwave and the H25MOBS7HUK solo unit with six presets for regular reheating tasks. So compare installation style, litre capacity, wattage and whether the appliance is solo, grill or full combination. Finish matters: a fitted gloss or stainless look feels very different from a plug-in worktop microwave.

Altimo suits students, landlords, spare rooms, offices and anyone needing basic reheating for the smallest outlay. The £54 price is the main value case; it will not replace an oven, but it can handle drinks, ready meals and defrosting cheaply. Hisense suits families wanting a low-cost second appliance, buyers who like preset shortcuts, and renters choosing black freestanding designs. The energy story is mainly portion control: using a microwave for small meals can be cheaper than firing up a full oven, but the low price is the bigger win. Energy payback is usually modest on microwaves, so value is more about avoiding wasted oven use, saving worktop space or keeping replacement cost low.

Bottom line: "choose Altimo if you need the lowest-cost 20L 700W microwave with manual controls / opt for Hisense if you want a modern-looking freestanding microwave with presets at under £100"