5 Best Microwaves Under $500 in the US - April 2021

What Microwave Under $500 to Buy in March 2021?
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A classic and sensationally economical to run freestanding microwave, with a very good spec and a low price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this microwave is an excellent size, really easy to use and compact. | The best rated microwave under $100, with a reasonable price and a very good spec. Our review analysis indicates that this microwave has outstanding features and it's really easy to use, and well designed. | An interior capacity and fully featured freestanding microwave, with low running costs and a cheap price. | A very economical to run and positively reviewed freestanding microwave, with a very good spec and an affordable price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this microwave is very easy to use and good-looking. | A staggeringly economical to run and positively reviewed freestanding microwave, with a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has excellent features and it's very easy to use, and well designed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Six More Power Levels Better Kagoo Score $44 Cheaper More Shops Are Selling It 44% Cheaper to Run Over Five Years More Customers Recommend It A Better Size 1 More Item
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Child Lock Delayed Start Timer Grill One Year Longer Manufacturer's Guarantee Has a Better Design Easier to Use Has Better Technical Features 1 More Item
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39% Bigger Interior Capacity Child Lock Six More Power Levels Delayed Start Timer Weight Sensor Four More Auto Programs Keep Warm Function Convection Cooking 2 More Items
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Child Lock Delayed Start Timer Grill Convection Cooking Newer by 19 Months $220 Cheaper to Run Over Five Years Moderately Better User Reviews Moderately Better Overall Reviews Better Brand Has a Better Price 4 More Items
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Smaller Interior Capacity Over Two Years Older Lower User Review Score Lower Overall Review Score Worse Brand |
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Smaller Interior Capacity Six Less Power Levels Three Less Auto Programs Does Not Have a Convection Cooking Worse Kagoo Score $44 More Expensive Not As Many Stockists Over Four Years Older More Expensive to Run Over Five Years by 14% A Little Lower User Review Score Lower Overall Review Score Less Customers Recommend It Worse Brand Has a Worse Price Worse in Terms of Size 9 More Items
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Does Not Have a Grill Worse Kagoo Score $104 More Expensive Less Retailers Over Three Years Older 79% Higher Running Costs Over Five Years Worse Brand 1 More Item
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Vastly Smaller Interior Capacity Only Six Power Levels Only One Auto Program Does Not Have a Convection Cooking Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $64 Less Retailers Older by Over One Year $39 More Expensive to Run Over Five Years User Review Rating is a Bit Worse Overall Review Rating is a Bit Worse Worse Brand 6 More Items
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Hugely Smaller Interior Capacity Only Five Power Levels Worse Kagoo Score Not Currently Available Shorter Manufacturer's Guarantee by One Month Years A Worse Size Less Thoughtfully Designed Harder to Use Worse Well Designed Technical Features 3 More Items
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Magic Chef MCM770W
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The Magic Chef MCM770W has a Kagoo Score of 90. With a price tag of $46.20 this microwave is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Magic Chef MCM770W.
A classic and sensationally economical to run freestanding microwave, with a very good spec and a low price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this microwave is an excellent size, really easy to use and compact.
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Owners report that Magic Chef MCM770W has great user reviews with 88% of buyers recommending this microwave to others.
7 Reasons For for Choosing the Magic Chef MCM770W
The Magic Chef MCM770W is a 10 power level microwave (as does the Panasonic NNSN736B), whereas the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 only has five power levels, the Swan SM22030PN only has four power levels and the Tower T24021 only has six power levels. More ...
'Power Level' denotes how many different power levels the microwave has - these usually range from very low to extremely high.
More power levels mean that the appliance is more versatile, and can reach the exact power/heat level needed for the cooking task at hand, rather than having to settle for one too low or too high.
The Magic Chef MCM770W has received a Kagoo Score of 90, however the Panasonic NNSN736B scored 84, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 scored only 77, the Swan SM22030PN scored 84 and the Tower T24021 scored 82.
The Magic Chef MCM770W costs $103.75 less than the Panasonic NNSN736B, costs $43.79 less than the Swan SM22030PN and costs $63.63 less than the Tower T24021.
A greater number of stores increases the price competition amongst retailers for this microwave and also increases the chances of the product remaining in stock.
The Magic Chef MCM770W only costs $276 to run over five years but the Panasonic NNSN736B costs $492 to run (79% more), the Swan SM22030PN costs $315 to run (14% more) and the Tower T24021 costs $315 to run (14% more). More ...
32.1% of 53 customers recommend the Magic Chef MCM770W, whereas only 5.4% of 780 customers recommend the Swan SM22030PN.
The Magic Chef MCM770W reviewers thought the Magic Chef MCM770W was a better size. Several people thought that it was a very good size and was compact.
5 Reasons Against for Choosing the Magic Chef MCM770W
The Magic Chef MCM770W has an interior capacity of 19.8L. That's 25.2L smaller than the Panasonic NNSN736B (45L), 2.8L bigger than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 (17L) and 0.2L smaller than the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 (20L). More ...
'Interior Capacity' is how much the microwave can hold, measured in litres (L).
A bigger capacity means that the microwave is capable of holding - and therefore cooking - more food at once.
The Magic Chef MCM770W is older than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 by three years and older than the Tower T24021 by 13 months.
The Magic Chef MCM770W's average user rating is 84%, however the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705's is 89% (based on 226 reviews), the Swan SM22030PN's is 85% (based on 777 reviews) and the Tower T24021's is 86% (based on 50 reviews).
The Magic Chef MCM770W's average overall rating is 84%, however the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705's is 89% (based on 226 reviews) and the Tower T24021's is 86% (based on 50 reviews).
Magic Chef microwaves have an average rating of only 94.4%, whereas Russell Hobbs has an average rating of 95%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the MCM770W in the US is $46.20 and in total we found 6 prices for it.
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Swan SM22030PN
$89.99
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20L
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The Swan SM22030PN has a Kagoo Score of 84. With a price tag of $89.99 this microwave is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Swan SM22030PN.
The best rated microwave under $100, with a reasonable price and a very good spec. Our review analysis indicates that this microwave has outstanding features and it's really easy to use, and well designed.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Swan SM22030PN has good expert reviews and very good user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this microwave to others.
7 Reasons For for Choosing the Swan SM22030PN
The Swan SM22030PN has a child lock (as do the Panasonic NNSN736B and the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705), but the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Tower T24021 do not have this feature. More ...
'Child Lock' denotes whether the microwave has a child lock, which stops kids and prying fingers from accidentally operating the appliance when you're not around.
This is very helpful, since it reduces the chance of an accident hurting your child.
The Swan SM22030PN has a delayed start timer, and so do the Panasonic NNSN736B, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Tower T24021, however the Magic Chef MCM770W does not. More ...
'Delayed Start Timer' indicates whether the microwave has the ability to schedule cooking to start after a certain time interval (30 mins, 3 hours, etc).
Delayed start allows you to plan when your cooking starts and finishes, allowing you to plan the cooking around your agenda.
The Swan SM22030PN has a grill (as do the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Tower T24021), however the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Panasonic NNSN736B do not have this feature. More ...
'Grill' denotes whether the microwave has a grill function on not.
A grill allows for high-power cooking of everything from sausages to cheese toasties - it's the best thing for getting a nice crisp topping on pies and bakes as well.
The manufacturer's guarantee provided with the Swan SM22030PN is two years, but it is one year for the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705.
On average reviewers thought the Swan SM22030PN has a better design. More than 100 people thought that it was very well designed and over 100 people thought that it was also very good-looking. Analysis of the reviews also revealed that over 60 people thought that it was very retro and two people thought that it was also smooth.
On average reviewers thought the Swan SM22030PN was easier to use. More than 300 people thought that it was very easy to use and several people thought that it also had excellent controls and was very easy to setup.
On average reviewers thought the Swan SM22030PN has better technical features. More than 100 people thought that it had very good features and several people thought that it also had a very good display and had a powerful motor.
15 Reasons Against for Choosing the Swan SM22030PN
Swan SM22030PN is only 20L capacity, and so does the Tower T24021. That's 0.2L bigger than the Magic Chef MCM770W (19.8L), 25L smaller than the Panasonic NNSN736B (45L) and 3L bigger than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 (17L). More ...
'Interior Capacity' is how much the microwave can hold, measured in litres (L).
A bigger capacity means that the microwave is capable of holding - and therefore cooking - more food at once.
The Swan SM22030PN has four power levels, however the Panasonic NNSN736B only has 10 power levels, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 only has five power levels and the Tower T24021 only has six power levels. More ...
'Power Level' denotes how many different power levels the microwave has - these usually range from very low to extremely high.
More power levels mean that the appliance is more versatile, and can reach the exact power/heat level needed for the cooking task at hand, rather than having to settle for one too low or too high.
The number of auto programs on the Swan SM22030PN is two, but the Panasonic NNSN736B only has five auto programs. More ...
We do not know the number of auto programs on the Magic Chef MCM770W or the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705. It is possible that they do not have any auto programs.
'Auto Program' denotes the number of automatic programs the microwave comes with. These are standardized cooking modes for popular dishes (such as baked potatoes, chilled quiche, etc). The weight is input, and the microwave takes care of the rest - calculating power and time to achieve the tastiest possible result.
More auto programs means that the microwave can handle more types of dishes, meaning it is more versatile and, by extension, helpful.
The Swan SM22030PN does not have a convection cooking (As does the the Tower T24021), whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Panasonic NNSN736B and the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 do. More ...
'Convection Cooking' denotes whether the microwave oven is capable of convection cooking or not. This is a special mode that uses both the microwave and the oven at once.
Convection cooking uses the microwave power to cook the food quickly, and the oven power to keep the food crisp and brown. This leads to the optimal results for dishes such as pies, bakes or jacket potatoes.
The Swan SM22030PN has received a Kagoo Score of 84, but the Magic Chef MCM770W scored 90.
The Swan SM22030PN is more expensive than the Magic Chef MCM770W by $44.
Only 2 sellers sells the Swan SM22030PN, however 6 stores sell the Magic Chef MCM770W. More ...
The Swan SM22030PN is older than the Magic Chef MCM770W by 20 months, older than the Panasonic NNSN736B by seven months, older than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 by four years and older than the Tower T24021 by three years.
Over five years the running costs of the Swan SM22030PN are $315 which is $39 more than the Magic Chef MCM770W and $39 more than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705. Show assumptions.
The Swan SM22030PN has an average user rating of 85%, but the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has an average user rating of 89% (based on 226 reviews) and the Tower T24021 has an average user rating of 86% (based on 50 reviews).
The Swan SM22030PN has an average overall rating of 82%, but the Magic Chef MCM770W has an average overall rating of 84% (based on 53 reviews), the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has an average overall rating of 89% (based on 226 reviews) and the Tower T24021 has an average overall rating of 86% (based on 50 reviews).
Only 5.4% of 780 customers recommend the Swan SM22030PN, however 32.1% of 53 customers recommend the Magic Chef MCM770W.
Swan microwaves have an average rating of only 87.7%, however Magic Chef has an average rating of 94.4%, Panasonic has an average rating of 90.9% and Russell Hobbs has an average rating of 95%.
The Swan SM22030PN reviewers thought the Swan SM22030PN has a worse price.
Our analysis of the Swan SM22030PN reviews indicates that more reviewers thought the Swan SM22030PN was worse in terms of size.
The cheapest price that we could find for the SM22030PN in the US is $89.99 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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Panasonic NNSN736B
$149.95
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The Panasonic NNSN736B has a Kagoo Score of 84. However with a price tag of $149.95 this microwave is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Panasonic NNSN736B or read our article on whether you should buy a Panasonic microwave.
An interior capacity and fully featured freestanding microwave, with low running costs and a cheap price.
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8 Reasons For for Choosing the Panasonic NNSN736B
The Panasonic NNSN736B has an interior capacity of 45L. That's 25.2L bigger than the Magic Chef MCM770W (19.8L), 28L bigger than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 (17L) and 25L bigger than the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 (20L). More ...
'Interior Capacity' is how much the microwave can hold, measured in litres (L).
A bigger capacity means that the microwave is capable of holding - and therefore cooking - more food at once.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has a child lock (as do the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Swan SM22030PN), however the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Tower T24021 do not have this feature. More ...
'Child Lock' denotes whether the microwave has a child lock, which stops kids and prying fingers from accidentally operating the appliance when you're not around.
This is very helpful, since it reduces the chance of an accident hurting your child.
The Panasonic NNSN736B is a 10 power level microwave (as does the Magic Chef MCM770W), whereas the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 only has five power levels, the Swan SM22030PN only has four power levels and the Tower T24021 only has six power levels. More ...
'Power Level' denotes how many different power levels the microwave has - these usually range from very low to extremely high.
More power levels mean that the appliance is more versatile, and can reach the exact power/heat level needed for the cooking task at hand, rather than having to settle for one too low or too high.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has a delayed start timer, and so do the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021, whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W does not. More ...
'Delayed Start Timer' indicates whether the microwave has the ability to schedule cooking to start after a certain time interval (30 mins, 3 hours, etc).
Delayed start allows you to plan when your cooking starts and finishes, allowing you to plan the cooking around your agenda.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has a weight sensor, however the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 do not. More ...
'Weight Sensor' denotes whether the microwave has the ability to detect how much the food placed inside it weighs.
Weight sensors are mainly used with the auto-cooking programs: they allow the microwave to detect how much the food weighs, in order to properly calculate cooking times.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has five auto programs, however the Swan SM22030PN only has two auto programs and the Tower T24021 only has one auto program. More ...
We do not know the number of auto programs on the Magic Chef MCM770W or the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705. It is possible that they do not have any auto programs.
'Auto Program' denotes the number of automatic programs the microwave comes with. These are standardized cooking modes for popular dishes (such as baked potatoes, chilled quiche, etc). The weight is input, and the microwave takes care of the rest - calculating power and time to achieve the tastiest possible result.
More auto programs means that the microwave can handle more types of dishes, meaning it is more versatile and, by extension, helpful.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has a keep warm function, whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 do not. More ...
'Keep Warm Function' indicates whether the microwave comes with a special low-power function, aimed at keeping food warm without cooking it further.
A keep warm function is very helpful, since it allows you to cook food ahead of schedule and keep it at an acceptable temperature until it's ready to be used.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has a convection cooking (as does the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705), however the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 do not have this feature. More ...
'Convection Cooking' denotes whether the microwave oven is capable of convection cooking or not. This is a special mode that uses both the microwave and the oven at once.
Convection cooking uses the microwave power to cook the food quickly, and the oven power to keep the food crisp and brown. This leads to the optimal results for dishes such as pies, bakes or jacket potatoes.
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the Panasonic NNSN736B
The Panasonic NNSN736B does not have a grill, however the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 do. More ...
'Grill' denotes whether the microwave has a grill function on not.
A grill allows for high-power cooking of everything from sausages to cheese toasties - it's the best thing for getting a nice crisp topping on pies and bakes as well.
The Panasonic NNSN736B has received a Kagoo Score of 84, however the Magic Chef MCM770W scored 90.
The Panasonic NNSN736B is more expensive than the Magic Chef MCM770W by $104, more expensive than the Swan SM22030PN by $60 and more expensive than the Tower T24021 by $40.
Only 2 stores sells the Panasonic NNSN736B, whereas 6 sellers sell the Magic Chef MCM770W. More ...
The Panasonic NNSN736B is older than the Magic Chef MCM770W by 13 months, older than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 by four years and older than the Tower T24021 by two years.
The running costs of the Panasonic NNSN736B are $492 which is $217 more than the Magic Chef MCM770W, $217 more than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705, $177 more than the Swan SM22030PN and $177 more than the Tower T24021 over five years. Show assumptions.
Panasonic microwaves have an average rating of only 90.9%, whereas Magic Chef has an average rating of 94.4% and Russell Hobbs has an average rating of 95%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the NNSN736B in the US is $149.95 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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Tower T24021
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The Tower T24021 has a Kagoo Score of 82. However with a price tag of $109.83 this microwave is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Tower T24021.
A very economical to run and positively reviewed freestanding microwave, with a very good spec and an affordable price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this microwave is very easy to use and good-looking.
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Our review analysis indicates that Tower T24021 has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 86%, based on 50 reviews.
4 Reasons For for Choosing the Tower T24021
The Tower T24021 has a delayed start timer (as do the Panasonic NNSN736B, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Swan SM22030PN), whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W does not have this feature. More ...
'Delayed Start Timer' indicates whether the microwave has the ability to schedule cooking to start after a certain time interval (30 mins, 3 hours, etc).
Delayed start allows you to plan when your cooking starts and finishes, allowing you to plan the cooking around your agenda.
The Tower T24021 has a grill, and so do the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Swan SM22030PN, whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Panasonic NNSN736B do not. More ...
'Grill' denotes whether the microwave has a grill function on not.
A grill allows for high-power cooking of everything from sausages to cheese toasties - it's the best thing for getting a nice crisp topping on pies and bakes as well.
The Tower T24021 has a steam cooking, but the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Panasonic NNSN736B, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Swan SM22030PN do not. More ...
'Steam Cooking' indicates whether the microwave is capable of cooking foods using bursts of hot steam rather than direct heat or microwaves. It's a more delicate form of cooking, best suited to vegetables, dumplings and even pasta.
A steamer function on your microwave oven is particularly helpful for steaming vegetables, since it keeps the nutrient value very high while getting the veg nice and tender.
The Tower T24021 has a crisp maker, whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Panasonic NNSN736B, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 and the Swan SM22030PN do not. More ...
'Crisp Maker' indicates whether the microwave has a special high-power function specifically designed for making crisps and chips from cut fruits and vegetables.
Scientifically speaking, apple crisps are the tastiest thing ever. Therefore anything that allows you to make them in your own kitchen can only be a good thing.
12 Reasons Against for Choosing the Tower T24021
The Tower T24021 has an interior capacity of 20L (as does the Swan SM22030PN), however the Magic Chef MCM770W is a 19.8L capacity microwave (0.2L smaller), the Panasonic NNSN736B is a 45L capacity microwave (25L bigger) and the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 is a 17L capacity microwave (3L smaller). More ...
'Interior Capacity' is how much the microwave can hold, measured in litres (L).
A bigger capacity means that the microwave is capable of holding - and therefore cooking - more food at once.
The Tower T24021 is a six power level microwave, whereas the Panasonic NNSN736B only has 10 power levels. More ...
'Power Level' denotes how many different power levels the microwave has - these usually range from very low to extremely high.
More power levels mean that the appliance is more versatile, and can reach the exact power/heat level needed for the cooking task at hand, rather than having to settle for one too low or too high.
The Tower T24021 has one auto program, however the Panasonic NNSN736B only has five auto programs and the Swan SM22030PN only has two auto programs. More ...
We do not know the number of auto programs on the Magic Chef MCM770W or the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705. It is possible that they do not have any auto programs.
'Auto Program' denotes the number of automatic programs the microwave comes with. These are standardized cooking modes for popular dishes (such as baked potatoes, chilled quiche, etc). The weight is input, and the microwave takes care of the rest - calculating power and time to achieve the tastiest possible result.
More auto programs means that the microwave can handle more types of dishes, meaning it is more versatile and, by extension, helpful.
The Tower T24021 does not have a convection cooking (As does the the Swan SM22030PN), but the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Panasonic NNSN736B and the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 have this feature. More ...
'Convection Cooking' denotes whether the microwave oven is capable of convection cooking or not. This is a special mode that uses both the microwave and the oven at once.
Convection cooking uses the microwave power to cook the food quickly, and the oven power to keep the food crisp and brown. This leads to the optimal results for dishes such as pies, bakes or jacket potatoes.
The Tower T24021 has received a Kagoo Score of 82, however the Magic Chef MCM770W scored 90, the Panasonic NNSN736B scored 84 and the Swan SM22030PN scored 84.
The Tower T24021 is $64 more expensive than the Magic Chef MCM770W and $20 more expensive than the Swan SM22030PN.
The Tower T24021 is only stocked by 1 shop, whereas the Magic Chef MCM770W is stocked by 6 retailers, the Panasonic NNSN736B is stocked by 2 sellers and the Swan SM22030PN is stocked by 2 shops. More ...
The Tower T24021 is 19 months older than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705.
The running costs over five years of the Tower T24021 are $315 which is $39 more than the Magic Chef MCM770W and $39 more than the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705. Show assumptions.
The Tower T24021's average user score is 86%, however the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705's is 89% (based on 226 reviews).
The Tower T24021's average overall score is 86%, however the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705's is 89% (based on 226 reviews).
Tower microwaves have an average rating of only 84.5%, whereas Magic Chef has an average rating of 94.4%, Panasonic has an average rating of 90.9%, Russell Hobbs has an average rating of 95% and Swan has an average rating of 87.7%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the T24021 in the US is $109.83 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705
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17L
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$276
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The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a Kagoo Score of 77. With a price tag of $0.00 this microwave is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 or read our article on whether you should buy a Russell Hobbs microwave.
A staggeringly economical to run and positively reviewed freestanding microwave, with a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has excellent features and it's very easy to use, and well designed.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 89%, based on 226 reviews.
10 Reasons For for Choosing the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a child lock, and so do the Panasonic NNSN736B and the Swan SM22030PN, but the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Tower T24021 do not. More ...
'Child Lock' denotes whether the microwave has a child lock, which stops kids and prying fingers from accidentally operating the appliance when you're not around.
This is very helpful, since it reduces the chance of an accident hurting your child.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a delayed start timer (as do the Panasonic NNSN736B, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021), however the Magic Chef MCM770W does not have this feature. More ...
'Delayed Start Timer' indicates whether the microwave has the ability to schedule cooking to start after a certain time interval (30 mins, 3 hours, etc).
Delayed start allows you to plan when your cooking starts and finishes, allowing you to plan the cooking around your agenda.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a grill, and so do the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021, however the Magic Chef MCM770W and the Panasonic NNSN736B do not. More ...
'Grill' denotes whether the microwave has a grill function on not.
A grill allows for high-power cooking of everything from sausages to cheese toasties - it's the best thing for getting a nice crisp topping on pies and bakes as well.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a convection cooking, and so does the Panasonic NNSN736B, but the Magic Chef MCM770W, the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 do not. More ...
'Convection Cooking' denotes whether the microwave oven is capable of convection cooking or not. This is a special mode that uses both the microwave and the oven at once.
Convection cooking uses the microwave power to cook the food quickly, and the oven power to keep the food crisp and brown. This leads to the optimal results for dishes such as pies, bakes or jacket potatoes.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 was released 11 months ago, but the Magic Chef MCM770W was released four years ago, the Panasonic NNSN736B was released five years ago, the Swan SM22030PN was released five years ago and the Tower T24021 was released three years ago
Over five years the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 only costs $276 to run whereas the Panasonic NNSN736B costs $492 to run (79% more), the Swan SM22030PN costs $315 to run (14% more) and the Tower T24021 costs $315 to run (14% more). More ...
Based on 226 reviews, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has an average user review score of 89%, but the Magic Chef MCM770W has an average rating of 84% (based on 53 reviews), the Swan SM22030PN has an average rating of 85% (based on 777 reviews) and the Tower T24021 has an average rating of 86% (based on 50 reviews).
Based on 226 reviews, the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has an average overall review score of 89%, but the Magic Chef MCM770W has an average rating of 84% (based on 53 reviews), the Swan SM22030PN has an average rating of 82% (based on 778 reviews) and the Tower T24021 has an average rating of 86% (based on 50 reviews).
Russell Hobbs microwaves have an average rating of 95%, however Magic Chef only has an average rating of 94.4%, Panasonic only has an average rating of 90.9%, Swan only has an average rating of 87.7% and Tower only has an average rating of 84.5%.
On average reviewers thought the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has a better price.
9 Reasons Against for Choosing the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705
Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 is only 17L capacity, but the Magic Chef MCM770W is a 19.8L capacity microwave (2.8L bigger), the Panasonic NNSN736B is a 45L capacity microwave (28L bigger) and the Swan SM22030PN and the Tower T24021 are both 20L capacity microwaves (3L bigger). More ...
'Interior Capacity' is how much the microwave can hold, measured in litres (L).
A bigger capacity means that the microwave is capable of holding - and therefore cooking - more food at once.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has five power levels, however the Panasonic NNSN736B only has 10 power levels and the Tower T24021 only has six power levels. More ...
'Power Level' denotes how many different power levels the microwave has - these usually range from very low to extremely high.
More power levels mean that the appliance is more versatile, and can reach the exact power/heat level needed for the cooking task at hand, rather than having to settle for one too low or too high.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 has only received a Kagoo Score of 77, but the Magic Chef MCM770W scored 90, the Panasonic NNSN736B scored 84, the Swan SM22030PN scored 84 and the Tower T24021 scored 82.
We couldn't find any retailers that are currently selling the product. More ...
The manufacturer's guarantee of the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 is one year less than the Swan SM22030PN.
On average reviewers thought the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 was a worse size.
Comparing the product reviews on average people thought the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 was less thoughtfully designed.
Our analysis of the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 reviews indicates that more reviewers thought the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 was harder to use.
The Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 reviewers thought the Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705 was worse well designed technical features.
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