Sage vs the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Microwave — Comparison

The Sage SMO650SIL4GUE1, also described as the Compact Wave Soft Close 25L 800W Microwave, and Sage Combi Wave 3 in 1 Microwave sit in different parts of Sage’s premium microwave range. The SMO650SIL4GUE1 costs £179.00 and focuses on compact solo convenience, while the Combi Wave costs £349 and adds multi-function cooking.

The SMO650SIL4GUE1 is listed as a 25L, 800W microwave in silver with a soft-close design. Its strengths are manageable size, everyday reheating capacity and a more refined door action than basic microwaves. The Combi Wave offers 32L capacity, 1100W power, an air fry function and a brushed stainless steel finish. It is described as a 3 in 1 microwave, so it provides far more cooking flexibility than the Compact Wave, with 7L extra capacity and 300W more power.

The SMO650SIL4GUE1 suits buyers who want Sage styling and quality for regular microwave tasks without committing to a large, expensive countertop appliance. It is ideal for reheating, defrosting and everyday cooking in smaller kitchens, and its £179 price is much easier to justify. The Combi Wave suits keen home cooks who want one appliance to microwave, air fry and handle more varied meal preparation. It is almost double the price, but the larger 32L cavity, 1100W power and 3 in 1 feature set make it more useful as a compact cooking station rather than just a microwave.

Bottom line: "choose SMO650SIL4GUE1 if you want a 25L, 800W compact Sage microwave with soft close at £179.00 / opt for Combi Wave if you want 32L capacity, 1100W power and 3 in 1 cooking with air fry."