Panasonic vs Samsung Microwaves

Panasonic and Samsung both sell a wide range of freestanding microwaves, with prices that overlap at the bottom. Panasonic runs from the NN-E28JMMBPQ 20-litre solo model at £78 to the NN-CF87LBBPQ 31-litre three-in-one combination oven at £509, with the NNSF464MBPQ inverter model at £199 in between. Samsung covers £99 to £289, from the MS23T5018ACEU 23-litre solo model at £99 to the MC28H5013AS 28-litre unit with oven at £229 and the MC32DG7646CKE3 32-litre combination model with AirFry at £289.

Panasonic's technology is built around Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor Cooking, and the NNSF464MBPQ offers inverter power in a 27-litre flatbed design. Samsung relies on its ceramic enamel interior and triple distribution system, which spreads heat across the cavity, and the MS23T5018ACEU adds glass touch controls and quick defrost. The MC28H5013AS adds a child safety lock and an anti-bacterial interior. The MC32DG7646CKE3 is the stronger choice for AirFry and combination cooking, and Samsung's SmartThings connectivity on newer models is a further difference.

Panasonic suits households that value consistent power and a flatbed cavity, particularly those who cook often and want inverter defrosting and reheating. Samsung suits buyers who want more cooking functions for less money, such as the 32-litre combination model for grilling and air frying or the 23-litre solo unit for a small kitchen. Families choosing between a 28-litre Samsung and a 27-litre Panasonic inverter should compare how often they grill or bake. Between the 27-litre Panasonic and the 28-litre Samsung, the Samsung costs £229 against £199, so the choice comes down to cooking style rather than price.

Bottom line: choose Samsung if you want a combination microwave with AirFry or a basic solo unit at £99, choose Panasonic if inverter cooking and a flatbed cavity matter more than price and you can spend from £199.