Hisense vs Panasonic Microwaves

Hisense focuses on budget freestanding microwaves, from £79 for the H20MOMSS4HGUK 20L 700W silver grill to £99 for the H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo. Panasonic starts at £78 for the NN-E28JMMBPQ 20 litre solo microwave with a 25.5cm turntable, and the NN-E27JWMBPQ 20L 800W compact in white costs £79. The NNSF464MBPQ 27L 1000W solo with inverter technology is £199, and the NN-CF87LBBPQ 31L 3-in-1 combination reaches £509.

Panasonic's main advantage is its cooking technology. Its guide describes Inverter Technology that provides continuous power, and a Genius Sensor that adjusts cooking by detecting steam. The NNSF464MBPQ has no turntable, which gives more usable space, and the NN-CF87LBBPQ offers 32 auto programmes with 1000W. Hisense models cover 700W to 900W, and its guide notes they lack inverter or convection features. Hisense counters with grill options, auto defrost and presets, and the H25MOBS7HUK costs £100 less than the NNSF464MBPQ.

Hisense suits budget buyers who want a simple microwave for everyday reheating, or a grill model for browning. Panasonic suits people who value precise power control and a larger cavity, particularly the turntable-free 27-litre model. Its guide describes the flatbed design as accommodating dishes up to 34cm across. The 3-in-1 combination model suits households that will use its baking and grilling functions regularly, though it is the most expensive option in this comparison. The NN-E27JWMBPQ compact at £79 costs the same as the Hisense silver grill and adds nine auto programmes. The NNSF464MBPQ offers 27 litres, which is 7 litres more than the Hisense H20 grill models.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want a grill or a 25L solo for under £100, and choose Panasonic if you want inverter power control, a turntable-free 27L cavity or a 3-in-1 combination microwave.