Panasonic vs Russell Hobbs — Comparison

The Panasonic NN-ST65QBBPQ at £189 and the Russell Hobbs RHFM2365B at £146 are both solo microwaves in black, designed for reheating, defrosting and simple cooking. They differ in capacity, power and turntable design.

The Panasonic NN-ST65QBBPQ offers a large 32L capacity and 1000W of power, which heats food faster and more evenly, and handles larger dishes and family-sized portions. Panasonic is a respected name in microwaves, and many of its models use inverter technology for smoother, more even heating. The Russell Hobbs RHFM2365B offers a 23L capacity and 800W of power with a flatbed design, meaning there is no turntable. Flatbed microwaves let you use square or rectangular dishes that would not rotate on a turntable, and the flat floor is easy to wipe clean.

For families and heavy users, the Panasonic's extra capacity and power make it the better choice, cooking faster and fitting larger dishes. For smaller households, the Russell Hobbs offers flatbed convenience and easy cleaning for £43 less, and its 23L capacity handles everyday portions. Both are solo models without grill or convection functions, so consider a combination microwave if you want browning or baking.

Bottom line: choose the Panasonic NN-ST65QBBPQ at £189 if you want a large 32L, 1000W microwave for faster, family-sized cooking. Choose the Russell Hobbs RHFM2365B at £146 if you want an easy-clean flatbed microwave for less.