Hisense vs Indesit Microwaves

Hisense is the cheaper brand here, with the H20MOMSS4HGUK 20L 700W silver grill at £79 and the H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo at £99. Indesit starts at £179 for the MWI120GX 20l 800W stainless grill and goes to £369 for the IP252RXUK 40l 900W built-in grill. The MWI125GX 25l 900W grill at £199 and the IMK12BUK 22l 750W built-in grill at £289 sit between them.

Both brands include grill functions, but Indesit's range offers more variety in format. Its guide describes stainless steel finishes and built-in models, and the 40-litre IP252RXUK is the largest microwave in this pairing. Power reaches 900W on the MWI125GX and the IP252RXUK. Hisense's guide notes simple controls and a choice of black, silver and white finishes, with auto-cook presets and auto defrost on its grill models. The Hisense H25MOBS7HUK offers 900W with six presets, matching the MWI125GX on power for £100 less.

Hisense suits people who want an everyday grill at a low price, or a solo 25-litre model for a family kitchen. Indesit suits people who want a stainless steel finish or a built-in unit to free up worktop space. Its guide advises checking housing dimensions, and notes that a trim kit may be needed for built-in models. For fitted kitchens, the 22-litre IMK12BUK suits tighter housings, while the 40-litre IP252RXUK suits larger dishes. A £79 Hisense grill and a £179 Indesit grill differ by £100, a gap to weigh against the Indesit's stainless finish. If you choose a built-in, the Indesit guide advises confirming whether a trim kit is needed.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if price and a simple grill matter most, and choose Indesit if you want a stainless steel finish, a built-in fit or the larger 40-litre cavity of the IP252RXUK.