5 Must-Have Microwaves For Your Kitchen In 2025

Truly, the microwave has seen it all. From defrosting food in the nick of time to saving children from their parents' spiel on time-management, being an active participant in late-night cooking experiments, keeping students alive and fed in dorm rooms, and witnessing passive-aggressive battle-royales in the office breakrooms (microwave etiquette is very important). 

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And while the microwave can never go out of style, it can be upgraded. Here is our list of five microwaves that can follow you into the next stages of your life. 

Panasonic Convection Microwave Oven

Suitable for families, this microwave has sixty-one pre-loaded menu functions and it can both reheat and defrost. Its highlight, however, is its magic grill, which is a dual power grill that cooks your food evenly, making for a crispy outside and a juicy inside. 

Available here. 

SAMSUNG Grill Microwave 

From its ECO mode to its ability to deodorise, this microwave is one that you will carry with you from home to home. Its pièce de résistance is its browning grill feature. Giving your food a finish akin to an oven in thirty seconds. 

Available here. 

LG Convection Microwave Oven

Ever wanted a microwave that can make rotis, air fry, and rotisserie cook your food? Well, then this is the one for you. From its multiple functions to its sleek design, there is nothing about this appliance that will leave you wanting more. 

Available here. 

Toshiba Microwave Oven

Carefully designed with both a smart sensor that will ensure that your meal is heated and cooked properly, and its compact design will save on precious countertop space. From its ten power levels to its two defrost settings, prepare to become that person who gives extensive kitchen tours. 

Available here. 

Breville Compact Wave Microwave

This is the kind of microwave that you will want to create an Instagram page for. Deserving of its cult-following, this microwave provides consistent perfection. With designated beverage and popcorn modes, child lock and clock setting, prepare to fall in love.  

Available here. 

And there you have it! Our list of the best microwaves to buy! Now, go forth and drop the mic (not literally, please not literally).