Altimo vs Samsung 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. Samsung counters with Samsung MC32DG7646CKE3 (£289), alongside the MC28H5013AS 28L 900W microwave with 1400w oven at £229 and MS23T5018ACEU at £99. 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. Samsung MC32DG7646CKE3 brings a 28L 900W combination model with a 1400w oven function, a higher MC32DG7646CKE3 step-up and a £99 solo option, giving Samsung a strong spread across capacity and functions. 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. Samsung suits families wanting more than reheating, shoppers who like contemporary styling and buyers comparing combi microwaves against small air-fryer or oven use. The combination models can save time and oven energy on small dishes, while the MS23T5018ACEU keeps the brand accessible. 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 Samsung if you want a modern freestanding microwave range with combination cooking and larger cavities"