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Best Microwaves of 2026

Last reviewed 30 April 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

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Best Products UK Editorial Team
Editorial team
Published 30 April 2026
12 min read
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01
Russell Hobbs RHM2076B 20 Litre 800 W Black Digital Solo Microwave with 5 Power Levels
Russell Hobbs

RHM2076B 20 Litre 800 W Black Digital Solo Microwave with 5 Power Levels

9.4
/ 10
Excellent
Why we love it
  • Russell Hobbs RHM2076B
  • 20L 800W black digital
  • Trusted UK brand
Premium Pick
02
Samsung MS23K3523AS/EU 23L Solo Microwave Oven
Samsung

MS23K3523AS/EU 23L Solo Microwave Oven

9.1
/ 10
Excellent
Why we love it
  • Samsung MS23K3523AS
  • 23L solo with triple distribution
  • Stainless steel finish
03
Toshiba 800w 23L Microwave Oven with Digital Display
Toshiba

800w 23L Microwave Oven with Digital Display

8.9
/ 10
Very Good
Why we love it
  • Toshiba 800W 23L
  • Digital display + auto-cook
  • Quick-defrost feature
Value for Money
04
Toshiba Black Mirror Microwave 900w 23L Microwave Oven with Digital Display
Toshiba

Black Mirror Microwave 900w 23L Microwave Oven with Digital Display

8.7
/ 10
Very Good
Why we love it
  • Toshiba 900W 23L black
  • Mirror finish premium look
  • Energy-saving inverter
05
Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel Microwave 20 Litre 800W Solo Manual with 5 Power Levels
Russell Hobbs

Stainless Steel Microwave 20 Litre 800W Solo Manual with 5 Power Levels

8.5
/ 10
Very Good
Why we love it
  • Russell Hobbs 20L 800W
  • Stainless steel solo
  • Compact UK kitchen pick
06
Toshiba Black Microwave 20 Liter Digital 800W Microwave Oven with 1000W Grill
Toshiba

Black Microwave 20 Liter Digital 800W Microwave Oven with 1000W Grill

8.3
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Toshiba 800W 20L digital
  • Black mirror front
  • Sub-£90 mid-tier
07
TOSHIBA Black Mirror Front Microwave 20 Liter 700W Manual Control
TOSHIBA

Black Mirror Front Microwave 20 Liter 700W Manual Control

8.1
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Toshiba 700W 20L manual
  • Black mirror front
  • Compact countertop
08
Hisense 700 Watts 20 Litre Inverter Microwave Oven H20MOBP1HIUK Black
Hisense

700 Watts 20 Litre Inverter Microwave Oven H20MOBP1HIUK Black

7.9
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Hisense 700W 20L inverter
  • Energy-saving design
  • Sub-£50 entry-level
09
Hisense H23MOBSD1HUK 23 Litre 800W electronic Microwave with Auto Defrost
Hisense

H23MOBSD1HUK 23 Litre 800W electronic Microwave with Auto Defrost

7.7
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Hisense H23 800W 23L
  • Electronic touch control
  • Reliable 5-year design
Editor's Pick
10
Belaco 800W Microwave Compact Size Microwave Oven with Manual Control
Belaco

800W Microwave Compact Size Microwave Oven with Manual Control

7.5
/ 10
Good
Why we love it
  • Belaco 800W compact
  • Sub-£50 starter microwave
  • Manual dial control
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