Basic Microwave Compact Reliable Recommendations

Looking for a friend.

Simple microwave, not too big, single user only.

Prefer reliable brands/models.

Looking for a bargain ;) or at least a good price.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

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  • +1

    My LG Neochef died after 3 years. Decided to just go with a 28L Kmart branded Anko. Has all the main features and only $109.
    Pros: + Easy to use menu (single touch for 1-6 minutes).
    Cons: - Have to press button a bit hard to open the door.

  • +1

    Been using cheap contempo microwave. Kmart would be similar too.

    Just go with any homebrand microwave Target/Kmart/Big W all are decent enough Unless you really want to pay brand name tax, or require super fancy features

  • KMart.

  • Bought a Sharp R30A0W, can recommend

    Only issue is that when it starts beeping (to let you know it’s finished), even if you open the door, it continues to beep

  • I got one from IKEA recently, very simple and basic and doesn't even have a clock, works okay but I am still holding onto the receipt just in case, 2-year guarantee

  • I have moved to a microwaveless household……changed my life - and that extra space you get where the microwave used to be - so valuable.

    • +1

      Either you have a tiny kitchen, or your microwave was enormous

  • My last Target Essentials microwave lasted more than 10 before I got rid of it because it was looking too shabby. Cost $60 iirc. Probably still cost about the same.

  • Thanks. Not sure he was keen on the home brand ones, I guess they’re all much the same under the hood.

  • Breville Diamond Wave. Totally worth the price. No moving plates and parts inside which makes cleaning quite easy. Have been using for a couple years and works well.

    https://www.breville.com/au/en/products/microwaves/bmo525.ht…

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