LG vs NEFF Microwaves

LG and NEFF sit at opposite ends of the market. LG's MS2042D is £74 for a 20-litre, 700W microwave with touch controls, and its MH6336GIB is £99.99 for a 23-litre, 1000W model with a grill. NEFF's entry model is the HLAWG25S3B, an N 30 built-in at £399 with 800W and 20 litres. Above it, the C1AMG84G1B and C1AMG84N1B are 900W N 50 units at £699.97 and £749, and the NR4WR21G1B N 70 is £819.

NEFF's models are built-in and designed to match its ovens in graphite-grey and stainless steel. LG's MS2042D has an antibacterial easy-clean interior, a roller ring turntable, one touch control and a child safety lock, which suits simple daily use. Its MH6336GIB offers 1000W with a grill, the most power in this pairing, against NEFF's 900W on its N 50 and N 70 units. Some LG models support Wi-Fi and ThinQ app control, but only on compatible units, so check before buying if smartphone control matters.

LG suits budget buyers who need a basic microwave for reheating, or a grill model with a 23-litre cavity for family dinners, and who do not want to plan a kitchen installation. NEFF suits homeowners building a fitted kitchen around NEFF ovens, who want a microwave that aligns with their cabinetry and finish. Moving from the LG MS2042D at £74 to the NEFF HLAWG25S3B at £399 adds £325, which only makes sense for a built-in kitchen.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want a low-cost microwave, from the MS2042D at £74 to the grill-equipped MH6336GIB at £99.99, and do not need built-in fitting. Choose NEFF if you are fitting a kitchen with NEFF ovens and want a graphite-grey or steel N 30, N 50 or N 70 model from £399 to £819.