Haden vs Samsung Microwaves

Haden and Samsung overlap at the solo microwave level. Haden's 210487 17L 700W model at £44 and 195579 20L 800W at £74 sit below Samsung's MS23T5018ACEU 23L 800W solo microwave at £99. Samsung moves upward with the MC28H5013AS 28L 900W microwave with a 1400W oven at £229 and the MC32DG7646CKE3 32L all-in-one combi with AirFry at £289. Haden's 199102 25L 900W combi at £129 sits between Samsung's solo and oven-style models.

Samsung's distinguishing features are its ceramic enamel interior and Triple Distribution System, which spreads heat through the cavity. Its guide also highlights a scratch-resistant, anti-bacterial interior, and the MS23T5018ACEU adds quick defrost, glass touch controls and 20 programmes at 800W. The MC32DG7646CKE3 adds AirFry, a function that none of the Haden models here offers. Haden's 199102 gives convection and grill functions in a 25 litre combi with eight auto-cook menus, while the Samsung 28L model adds a 1400W oven alongside 900W microwave power.

Haden suits budget buyers who want a basic reheater, or a 25-litre combi that bakes and browns at a lower price. Samsung suits people who want a 23-litre solo with a ceramic interior and quick defrost, or who want to bake and air fry in one appliance. Its guide mentions Wi-Fi SmartThings connectivity on modern models, which suits households already using Samsung appliances. Its guide describes 28 litres as the most popular size, which suits family cooking. Samsung's Triple Distribution System and anti-bacterial ceramic interior are the features most worth paying for at this price.

Bottom line: choose Haden if you want a low-cost solo or a 25L combi, and choose Samsung if you want a ceramic interior, Triple Distribution System and an AirFry combi for family cooking.