Microwave ovens are undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary appliances in Indian kitchens.
In modern-day cooking, energy efficiency and time-saving are the biggest priorities for people, and microwaves excel at both. Microwaves have exceptionally reduced the time required for cooking and reheating leftovers or pre-cooked meals, making them more convenient than traditional gas stoves and ovens.
Microwaves have also expanded the variety of foods prepared in Indian kitchens, encouraging the inclusion of dishes like cakes, cookies, and pasta, which were not traditionally part of everyday life. Additionally, microwaves come in compact sizes and offer various functions in one appliance, such as baking, steaming, and grilling.
Here are my top picks among some of the best microwave ovens available in the market currently. You can browse through and find your perfect match…
1. Samsung 28 L Slim Fry, Sensor Cook and Multi Split Convection Microwave Oven
The Samsung microwave oven (MC28A5145VR/TL) features Slim Fry technology, which combines a grill with warm air circulation, resulting in crispy cooked food with only a hint of oil, ensuring healthy cooking. Additionally, its smart sensor technology automatically detects the humidity level of your food and then sets the optimal cooking time and power, giving you an effortless culinary experience.
Features
- Capacity : 28 Litres (Suitable for large families)
- Colour : Black and Pattern
- Special Features : Sensor Cook, Child Safety Lock, Preheat, Eco Mode, Dough Proof/Yogurt, Auto Programs
- Energy Consumption : 1400 Watts
- Material : Ceramic
- Control : Tact button and Jog Dials that are easy to use with a long life
- Accessories : Quick Guide Label, Wire Rack, Crusty Plate and Multi Spit
- Product Dimensions : 47.6D x 51.7W x 31H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 Year comprehensive warranty and 10 Years warranty on ceramic enamel cavity
2. LG 32 L Convection Microwave Oven, 360° Motorised Rotisserie & Diet Fry
The LG convection microwave oven (MC3286BRUM) comes with a pasteurized milk feature, allowing you to boil milk without losing its nutrients, unlike the conventional boiling methods. Additionally, it makes barbecuing at home easy and hassle-free with a 360° motorized rotisserie that provides crispy and tasty barbecue recipes. Moreover, its diet fry feature lets you enjoy your favourite crispy delights with significantly less oil consumption, taking care of your health while satisfying your taste buds.
Features
- Capacity : 32 litres (Suitable for family with 4-6 members)
- Colour : Black and Pattern
- Special Features : Auto Cook, Child Safety Lock, Defrost, Turntable, Programmable
- Energy Consumption : 2500 Watts
- Material : Stainless Steel
- Control : Tact Dial
- Accessories : 1 Owner’s manual, 1 Recipe manual, 1 Cook book, Rotisserie bar and handle, Glass tray and Rotating ring
- Product Dimensions : 53.3D x 53W x 32.2H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 year on product from the date of purchase (T&C Apply)
3. Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven
Panasonic microwave oven (NN-CT645BFDG) comes with 101 auto-cook menus, allowing you to enjoy a range of delightful meals daily. The dual grill ensures faster cooking, making your food crispier on the outside and juicy on the inside. Additionally, it is controlled by a touch panel, making it easy to use and clean.
Features
- Capacity : 27 litres (Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members)
- Colour : Black Mirror
- Special Features : Auto Cook
- Energy Consumption : 900 Watts
- Accessories : High/Low Rack, Glass Tray, User Manual
- Control : Touch Key Pad
- Product Dimensions : 47.1D x 51.3W x 30.6H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 year Warranty on Product and total 5 years on magnetron
4. IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven
The IFB microwave convection oven (30FRC2) comes with a child safety lock to prevent accidents, ensuring the safety of children in your home. It features 101 cooking menus, allowing you to enjoy a variety of Indian and international cuisines at the touch of a button. Additionally, it has a steam clean feature, enabling you to clean your microwave within minutes using steam.
Features
- Capacity : 30 litres (Suitable for large families)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : 101 Auto Cook Menus, Steam Clean, Disinfect, Deodorize, Timer option, Digital Clock, Power Save, Keep Warm, Overheating Protection, Sensor Malfunction Protection
- Energy Consumption : 800 Watts
- Material : Metal
- Accessories : Warranty Card, User Manual and Starter Kit
- Control : Touch key pad
- Product Dimensions : 53.9D x 30W x 44H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 year on Microwave Oven & 3 years on magnetron & cavity
5. Samsung 23 L Grill Microwave Oven
The Samsung microwave oven (MG23A3515AK/TL) includes a Browning Plus function that enhances the colour and texture of food by extending the cooking time by 30 seconds using the grill heater. In addition, its Keep Warm function maintains the proper temperature when cooking multiple dishes, preventing overcooking and ensuring a perfect culinary experience.
Features
- Capacity : 23 Litres (Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : Various Cooking Mode, Clock, 30 sec. Plus, Eco Mode, Quick Defrost, Auto Programs, Auto Cook, Keep Warm, Deodorization, Child Safety Lock, Sound on/off, Grill+30s
- Energy Consumption : 800 Watts
- Material : Stainless Steel, Glass, Ceramic
- Accessories : Instruction Booklet, Glass Turntable, Wire Rack
- Product Dimensions : 39.2D x 48.9W x 27.5H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 year warranty on Product, 10 years on Ceramic Enamel Cavity
6. Godrej 30 L Steam Clean Convection Microwave Oven With Rotisserie
The Godrej microwave oven (GME 530 CR1 SZ) allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality barbeque food at home. Its beautifully engineered 360-degree motorized rotisserie rotates automatically, cooking and grilling the food uniformly to perfection with minimal effort. Additionally, its healthy fry feature caters to your taste buds without compromising on health, providing fried food with just a touch of oil.
Features
- Capacity : 30 Litres (Suitable for 4-6 members)
- Colour : Red Dahlia
- Special Features : Steam clean, Dual Grill Technology, Godrej Instachef App, 375 instacook recipes, Deodoriser Function, Defrost Function, Child lock and Rotissorie Rack
- Energy Consumption : 900 Watts
- Material : Stainless Steel
- Accessories : 1 Microwave oven, 1 Glass turn table, 1 Roller ring, 1 Grill stand and 1 User manual with warranty card
- Control : Touch Keypad
- Product Dimensions : 44.9D x 53.5W x 28.2H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 Year Warranty on Microwave Oven and 3 Years Warranty on Magnetron
7. Whirlpool 24 L Convection Microwave Oven
The Whirlpool convection microwave oven comes with an Instant 1-Touch Menu, featuring 9 pre-programmed special menus that ensure quick meals with just the touch of a button. Additionally, its calorie-meter function tells you how many calories are in your food, helping you take care of your health. Furthermore, with this microwave, you can enjoy your favorite tandoor recipes in the comfort of your home.
Features
- Capacity : 24 Litres (Suitable for family with 2-4 members)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : 130 Auto Cook Menus, Combination Cooking & Defrost Function
- Energy Consumption : 900 Watts
- Material : Stainless Steel
- Accessories : Warranty card & User Manual
- Product Dimensions : 39D x 48.2W x 28H Centimetres
- Warranty : :1 year comprehensive warranty on Product & 5 years on Magnetron
8. Morphy Richards 30 MCGR Deluxe 30L Convection Microwave Oven with Motorised Rotisserie
The Morphy Richards microwave oven features 200 auto-cook menus, allowing you to enjoy delightful dishes from around the world with just the touch of a button. Its overheat protection automatically shuts off the microwave if the temperature gets too high. Additionally, it comes with a child lock feature, ensuring safety if you have children at home.
Features
- Capacity : 30 Litres (Suitable for large families)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : Multi-stage cooking, 200 Auto cook menus, Motorised Rotisserie for uniform cooking
- Energy Consumption : 1450 Watts
- Material : Glass
- Control : Touch Panel
- Product Dimensions : 17.5D x 18.5W x 10.8H Centimetres
- Warranty : 2 Years on Product
9. Bajaj MTBX 2016 20L Grill Microwave Oven
The Bajaj MTBX microwave oven comes with the Nutri Pro feature, providing heart-healthy food with great taste and an effortless cooking experience. With this microwave, you can easily prepare baked foods like cakes and cookies, as well as grilled foods, all from the comfort of your home.
Features
- Capacity : 20 Litres (Suitable for family with 2-3 members)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : Combination cooking (Combination of microwave + Grill), Auto Cook
- Energy Consumption : 800 Watts
- Material : Powder Coated Iron
- Control : Jog Dials
- Product Dimensions : 15.7D x 20.9W x 12.9H Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 year on Product
10. Haier 19 L Solo Microwave Oven
The Haier solo microwave oven (HIL1901MBPB) features inverter technology that delivers a consistent stream of low-wattage waves throughout the cooking process for even cooking. Its Auto-defrost feature safely and quickly unfreezes frozen food straight from your freezer with just a simple press of the defrost function. With this microwave oven, you can enjoy an easy and effortless cooking experience in less time.
Features
- Capacity : 19 Litres (Suitable for family with 2-3 members)
- Colour : Black
- Special Features : Auto-Defrost, Less Noise
- Energy Consumption : 700 Watts
- Material : Iron
- Accessories : 1 Glass Tray, 1 Turntable ring assembly, 1 Instruction Manual
- Product Dimensions : 32.9 x 43.4 x 24.1 Centimetres
- Warranty : 1 Year on product, 3 Years on magnetron
Finally, we’ve reached the end of this article, where we’ve made a little effort to help you find the perfect microwave for your kitchen. You may choose any of them by considering the available space, price range, and features. Take some time to think about the which microwave is the best fit for you, and make your cooking life easier.