LG vs Sage Microwaves

LG and Sage are a useful contrast in price and purpose. The LG MS2042D is £74 for a 20-litre, 700W microwave with touch controls, and the LG MH6336GIB costs £99.99 for 23 litres with 1000W and a grill. Sage's Compact Wave Soft Close is £179 for 25 litres and 800W, while the Combi Wave 3 in 1 starts at £349 with 32 litres, 1100W and air fry.

LG's features are the basics done well: an antibacterial easy-clean interior, a roller ring turntable, one touch control and a child safety lock on the MS2042D, plus a grill on the MH6336GIB. Sage adds premium touches, including a soft close door on the Compact Wave, six auto button programmes, and an air fry function on the Combi Wave. Power is closest between the MH6336GIB's 1000W and the Combi Wave's 1100W, but the Sage combi adds 9 litres of cavity over the LG grill model.

LG suits budget buyers who want a dependable everyday microwave for reheating, with a grill option for family dinners. Sage suits people who would otherwise buy a separate air fryer or small oven, because the Combi Wave takes on the job of both. Sage's price is higher and its countertop footprint is larger, so people with limited worktop space should measure first. Sage's combi has more controls to learn, so the LG's one touch control suits anyone who wants a simple machine. Anyone who only reheats will find the Compact Wave sufficient, while the LG stays the cheaper solo choice.

Bottom line: choose LG if you need a low-cost microwave, such as the MS2042D at £74 or the MH6336GIB with grill at £99.99. Choose Sage if you want air frying and soft close convenience, starting with the Compact Wave at £179 or the Combi Wave from £349.