Hisense vs LG Microwaves

Hisense offers the cheaper options, with the H20MOMSS4HGUK 20L 700W silver grill at £79 and the H23MOBS5HUK 23L 800W black microwave at £89. LG sits at £74 for the MS2042D 20L 700W touch control microwave and £99.99 for the MH6336GIB NeoChef 23L 1000W microwave with grill. The H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo at £99 sits £0.99 below the MH6336GIB.

LG's technology is the main difference. Its NeoChef range and hexagonal turntable hold rectangular dishes up to 40cm long, and the MS2042D adds one touch control, an antibacterial EasyClean interior and a child safety lock. The MH6336GIB gives 1000W, the highest power in this comparison, along with a grill. Hisense's models stay between 700W and 900W, with a 27cm turntable on the H23MOBS5HUK and six presets on the H25MOBS7HUK. Hisense's grill models brown food, while auto defrost and nine auto functions simplify everyday cooking. Smart connectivity is available on selected LG models.

Hisense suits first-time buyers and families who want a grill for under £100, and the 25-litre solo suits larger households. LG suits people who want a 1000W microwave with a grill and a child lock, or an easy-clean interior that is simple to wipe. Its hexagonal turntable suits oval and rectangular dishes. For most homes, the 20L MS2042D is the cheapest route to touch controls, while the 23L NeoChef gives more space and power. The gap between the LG MS2042D at £74 and the Hisense H20MOMSS4HGUK at £79 is only £5, so price alone should not decide.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want a grill under £100 or a 25L solo, and choose LG if you want 1000W power, a turntable that takes rectangular dishes and touch controls for a larger grill microwave.