Hisense vs Russell Hobbs Microwaves

Hisense and Russell Hobbs compete closely between £79 and £99. Hisense's options include the H20MOMSS4HGUK 20L 700W silver grill at £79, the H20MOMBS4HGUK 20L grill in black at £89 and the H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo at £99. Russell Hobbs offers four 17 to 20-litre models: the RHM2076S 20l 800W solo in silver at £79, the RHM2027 20l 800W manual in white at £79.99, the RHMM701B-N 17l 700W Colours Plus in black at £79.99 and the RHM2076B 20l 800W solo in black at £89.99.

Hisense's main selling point is the grill. Its guide says grill models brown and crisp food, and most of its range has auto defrost and presets. Russell Hobbs' range is built around plain solo cooking. Its guide cites 700W to 900W power and a British heritage dating to 1952, though the models here are titled manual and have no auto menus. The Hisense H25MOBS7HUK offers a larger 25-litre cavity at 900W, which no Russell Hobbs model in this pairing matches. The Russell Hobbs guide also describes its basic models as lacking convection.

Hisense suits buyers who want a grill at a low price, or a 25-litre solo for family dishes. Russell Hobbs suits people who want a plain, reliable 20-litre solo for reheating, with UK customer support and warranty cover. Its guide notes that basic models lack convection, so it suits simple tasks. Choose the Colours Plus model if you want a compact 17-litre microwave in black for a small kitchen. The RHM2076S at £79 matches the Hisense silver grill on price, so the grill is the deciding difference.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you need a grill or a 25L solo, and choose Russell Hobbs if you want a plain 20-litre solo from a UK brand for everyday reheating.