Hisense vs Sage Microwaves

Hisense makes solo and grill microwaves for £79 to £99, while Sage is a premium countertop brand. The Compact Wave Soft Close 25l 800W microwave costs £179 and the Combi Wave 3 in 1 costs £349, with 32 litres, 1100W power and an air fry function. The Hisense H25MOBS7HUK 25L 900W solo at £99 offers a comparable cavity to Sage's Compact Wave for £80 less.

Sage's main difference is its functions. The Combi Wave combines a microwave, air fryer and convection oven in one appliance, and its brushed stainless finish matches Sage coffee machines and toasters. The Compact Wave has a soft close door and six auto button programmes. Hisense's guide says its models lack premium features such as inverter or convection. Its H20MOMBS4HGUK grill model at £89 sits well below Sage's lowest price of £179, and it includes auto defrost and nine auto functions.

Hisense suits first-time buyers and households who need a dependable reheating and grill microwave at a low price. Sage suits people who will use the air fry and convection modes, because the Combi Wave can replace a separate air fryer or mini oven. Its guide advises measuring worktop depth, as the Combi Wave has a large footprint. The Compact Wave suits people who want a soft close door on a 25-litre solo without paying for combination functions. Even the most expensive Hisense here, at £99, costs little more than half the Compact Wave's £179. The Compact Wave's 25 litres match the capacity of the Hisense H25MOBS7HUK, so the cavities are comparable.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you need a low-cost microwave with a grill or a 25L solo, and choose Sage if you will use air fry and convection modes and want one countertop appliance to replace several.