Haden vs LG Microwaves

Haden and LG share a similar price point in the smaller models. The Haden 195579 20L 800W stainless steel model at £74 costs the same as the LG MS2042D 20L 700W touch control microwave, while the Haden 210487 17L 700W starts at £44. The LG MH6336GIB NeoChef 23L 1000W microwave with grill costs £99.99, and Haden's 199102 25L 900W combi at £129 is the most expensive model in this comparison.

LG's guide centres on its NeoChef technology and a hexagonal turntable that takes rectangular dishes up to 40cm long, useful for larger plates. The MS2042D adds one touch control, an antibacterial EasyClean interior and a child safety lock. The MH6336GIB adds a grill and 1000W output, more power than any Haden microwave here. Haden's advantage lies in the 199102 combi, the only combi in this pairing, which bakes and browns. The 199003 dial model offers a simpler control panel with six power levels.

Haden suits buyers who want the lowest cost for basic reheating, or a combi that handles baking. LG suits people who want a grill and more power for quicker cooking, and households that appreciate touch controls, a child lock and an easy-clean interior. Its hexagonal turntable suits oval or rectangular dishes. Smart ThinQ features are available on compatible LG models, so check the connectivity of the specific model if you want app control. For a family kitchen, the 23 litre NeoChef is a practical middle ground. Its guide also notes a standard two-year warranty on LG microwaves in the UK.

Bottom line: choose Haden if you want the lowest price or a combi that bakes and browns, and choose LG if you want the 1000W grill model, a turntable that takes large rectangular dishes and touch controls on a larger cavity.