Altimo vs LG 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. LG counters with LG MS2042D (£74), alongside the MS2042D 20L 700w Microwave Oven with Touch Controls in black at £74. 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. LG MS2042D brings a 20L cavity, 700W microwave output and touch controls, focusing on solo reheating, drinks, leftovers and defrosting rather than grill or convection cooking. 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. LG suits small kitchens, bedrooms, offices and shoppers who want an inexpensive appliance from a familiar electronics brand. The low purchase price makes the value argument immediate; any energy benefit comes from using a small microwave for portions that would otherwise go into a larger oven. 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 LG if you want a compact 20L 700W solo microwave with touch controls for minimal spend"