Haden vs Hisense Microwaves

Haden and Hisense both compete on price, and their microwaves sit at the budget end of the market. Haden starts with the 210487 17L 700W model at £44 and goes up to the 199102 25L 900W silver combi at £129, with the 195579 20L 800W stainless steel model at £74 and the 199003 20L 700W dial control model at £59 in between. Hisense ranges from £79 for the H20MOMSS4HGUK 20L 700W silver grill to £99 for the H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo model, with the H23MOBS5HUK 23L 800W at £89.

Haden's main technical difference is the combi option. The 199102 bakes and browns as well as reheating, offering convection and grill functions, while the rest of the range uses simple controls with five power levels, or six on the 199003 dial model. Hisense focuses on grill and presets. Its two H20MO grill models at £79 and £89 brown and crisp food, and both include auto defrost and nine auto functions. The H25MOBS7HUK provides six presets with 900W output. Hisense's guide says its range rarely includes inverter or convection features, so Haden's combi is the broader cooking tool.

Haden suits buyers who want a compact, low-cost reheater or a combi that can bake. Its 17L and 20L models suit small kitchens, flats and offices, while the 25L combi suits families who want to bake. Hisense suits first-time buyers and students who want a dependable microwave with a grill and automatic programmes. The turntable on the 27cm H23MOBS5HUK limits large square dishes, so measure your largest plate before buying. If you want to brown food, choose one of the grill models, which costs only slightly more than the solo versions.

Bottom line: choose Haden if you want the lowest price or a 25L combi that bakes and browns, and choose Hisense if you want a grill model with auto defrost, presets and a larger solo cavity at similar prices.