Cheap Microwaves
Featured below are a selection of cheap microwaves – all of which cost around (or under) £60. Each budget microwave features a full review and specification, as well as the latest price and where to buy.
We’ve compiled a selection of the best cheap microwaves for your reading pleasure – our cheap microwave ovens reviews will help find the perfect appliance for your household.
We recognise that not everyone is looking for an expensive microwave – some simply require a basic cheap microwave oven for cooking and heating food, and as such we have compiled a list of these cheaper microwaves below, most of which represent excellent value. If you’re on a budget and are looking for an inexpensive microwave, then read on below.
Daewoo KOR6L77
The Daewoo KOR6L77 is a decent budget solo microwave offering the basic microwave functions, with a 700w power output and easy control system at a very reasonable price.
Akai A24001B
The Akai A24001B solo microwave is a generous 20 litres in capacity, with a sleek and stylish blue exterior.
Daewoo KOR6L1B
The Daewoo KOR6L1B is a budget solo microwave, finished in a crisp white exterior, and a spacious 20 litre capacity.
Akai A24001
The Akai A24001 is an elegant dial based solo microwave, with a practical 20L capacity and 800w of power.
Elgento E24006
Finished in a delightful pink colour scheme, the Elgento E24006 provides an ideal solution for those looking to buy a pink microwave oven.
Elgento E24001
The wonderfully white Elgento E24001 microwave provides an extensive and spacious interior, with a reasonable 700w power output.
Elgento E24002
The Elgento E24002 microwave is finished in a sleek, bewitching black colour scheme and features an appreciable 17 litre capacity.
Elgento E24004
The cute cream Elgento E24004 microwave features a handy 17 litre capacity and a noticeable 700 watts of power - ideal for those looking for a cream coloured kitchen appliance.
Elgento E24005
The pretty purple Elgento E24005 microwave includes a hefty 17 litre volume, easy to use controls, and an ample power output.
Elgento E24003
The Elgento E24003 is a radiant red solo microwave oven, with an ample overall capacity and substantial power output.
Cuisina C20LMS-SS
The Cuisina C20LMS-SS provides 700w of power, a silver finish and 20 litre capacity in an affordable package.
Cuisina C20LTSSV
The Cuisina C20LTSSV solo microwave provides a 20 litre capacity, 700w of power all for under £50.00.
Sanyo EM-S155AW
The Sanyo EM-S155AW microwave features a 17 litre capacity, complete with a 700w power output and 10 different power levels.
Sharp R658WM
The Sharp R658WM is a 20 litre 800w grill microwave, featuring a 1000w grill and finished in white.
Panasonic NN-E281BMBPQ
In this article, we take a look at the Panasonic NN-E281BMBPQ solo microwave, which provides 20 litres of capacity, 800w of power and is finished in a sleek black exterior.
Daewoo KOR6N7RS
The Daewoo KOR6N7RS is a stainless steel solo microwave providing 5 power levels, 800w of power and a 20 litre capacity.
Daewoo QT3
The Daewoo QT3 is a white and pink microwave, featuring a small 14 litre capacity, 600w of power, with 7 different power levels and a 10 inch turntable.
Panasonic NN-E271WMBPQ
Priced at around £60 is the Panasonic NN-E271WMBPQ, a 20 litre compact solo microwave, offering 800w of power, and finished in a crisp white exterior.
Daewoo KOR6N9RR
The Daewoo KOR6N9RR is a red microwave, offering a modest 20 litres of capacity and 800w of power. Read on for more details.
Daewoo QT1
The Daewoo QT1 is a modern quirky microwave finished in white - offering a small 14 litre capacity and 600 watts of power.
Where to buy a Cheap Microwave
If you're looking to buy a cheap microwave, but are on a budget, then our guide below should help you to locate the perfect microwave to suit.
Firstly you need to establish which kind of microwave you would like to buy. A solo microwave provides the basic microwave heating and cooking features, and is typically the cheapest type of microwave oven. For this kind of oven, the cheapest models start at around £40.
If you require a microwave with a grill fitted, then you'll be looking to purchase a grill microwave. As the name suggests, these provide all the core functions of a regular solo microwave, but with the addition of a handy grilling feature to crisp and brown food. Cheap grill microwaves tend to start at around £70, and increase up to a maximum of around £150.
Lastly, if you're looking to buy an inexpensive microwave with an oven built in, then you'll be looking for a cheap combi microwave. This will allow you to bake and roast food, as well as cook, reheat and grill. Cheap combi microwaves tend to start at around the £90 mark and increase to around £300.
Now that you've established what kind of microwave you are after, how do you go about obtaining a bargain?
Firstly you can look at second hand models, which can be found online at Ebay and Gumtree, as well as locally in newspaper classifieds, second hand stores, car boot sales and auctions. Buying used has it's advantages - your microwave will be considerably cheaper, meaning you either spend less, or get a lot more microwave for your money, when compared to new. However there is a slight risk that the microwave may not work properly, or even worse be dangerous, so you need to proceed with caution if choosing this route. It is unlikely you will be able to get a warranty for a second hand microwave, so bear this in mind prior to purchasing.
Secondly you could look to buy a new microwave, with the option of either looking at budget models, or at more expensive microwaves which are in a sale. The advantage of buying new is that you will receive a warranty, so in the event of it breaking then you can either replace it or receive a refund with relatively little effort. Cheaper microwaves tend to have lees features and are typically less well built than more expensive microwaves, and mainly constructed of cheaper materials such as plastic, as opposed to brushed stainless steel or aluminium. Good places to locate a cheap new microwave would be some of the larger supermarkets are retailers, such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Argos, as their greater buying power means they can often afford to lower their profit margins. It can also be worth looking on Ebay for warehouse clearance sales from the larger retailers, where they reduce prices drastically to get rid of older stock.
Lastly you could look at purchasing a refurbished microwave. These microwaves tend to be items which have been returned to the manufacturer with a defect, which is then fixed, tested, and then offered for sale at a reduced price. Occasionally they can show signs of use, and may come without the original packaging, but for the most part they tend to be as new. Refurbished models also have the bonus of not only being cheap, but are often more thoroughly tested than new models, simply as every time an appliance is returned to the manufacturer, it costs them money. In order to minimise returns, refurbished items will be extensively tested, and will also come with a warranty for peace of mind, and will also be up to half price of the original retail price.
We have provided some reviews of cheap microwaves in this section, so that you can help decide which model is most suitable for you. Where possible we have also included the full specification, size and latest price of each model, so that you can establish which model suits your budget and requirements.
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Akai Microwaves
Bosch Microwaves
- Bosch HMT72G450B
- Bosch HMT72M450
- Bosch HMT72M450B
- Bosch HMT75G451B
- Bosch HMT75M451B
- Bosch HMT75M461B
- Bosch HMT84M421B
- Bosch HMT84M461B
Cuisina Microwaves
Daewoo Microwaves
- Daewoo DW9015NP
- Daewoo KOC9Q1T
- Daewoo KOC9Q1TSL
- Daewoo KOC9Q3T
- Daewoo KOC9Q4T
- Daewoo KOG3000SL
- Daewoo KOG6L6B
- Daewoo KOR1NOA
- Daewoo KOR3000DSL
- Daewoo KOR6AOR
- Daewoo KOR6L15
- Daewoo KOR6L1B
- Daewoo KOR6L1BBK
- Daewoo KOR6L1BSL
- Daewoo KOR6L5R
- Daewoo KOR6L65
- Daewoo KOR6L65SL
- Daewoo KOR6L6BD
- Daewoo KOR6L6BDBK
- Daewoo KOR6L6BDSL
- Daewoo KOR6L77
- Daewoo KOR6N35S
- Daewoo KOR6N7RS
- Daewoo KOR6N9RB
- Daewoo KOR6N9RC
- Daewoo KOR6N9RP
- Daewoo KOR6N9RR
- Daewoo KOR6N9RW
- Daewoo KOR8A0R
- Daewoo QT1
- Daewoo QT2
- Daewoo QT3
De'Longhi Microwaves
Elgento Microwaves
Emerio Microwaves
Fagor Microwaves
Hinari Microwaves
Igenix Microwaves
Panasonic Microwaves
- Panasonic CT-559WBPQ
- Panasonic NN-A873S1
- Panasonic NN-CF760M
- Panasonic NN-CF771SBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CF778SBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CF853W
- Panasonic NN-CT552WBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT562MBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT569MBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT579SBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT857WBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT870W
- Panasonic NN-CT880MBPQ
- Panasonic NN-CT890S
- Panasonic NN-E271WMBPQ
- Panasonic NN-E281BMBPQ
- Panasonic NN-E281MMBPQ
- Panasonic NN-GD371SBPQ
- Panasonic NN-GD566M
- Panasonic NN-K155W
- Panasonic NN-K181MMBPQ
- Panasonic NN-SD251WBPQ
- Panasonic NN-SD261MBPQ
- Panasonic NN-SD271SBPQ
- Panasonic NN-SF460M
- Panasonic NN-ST462M
- Panasonic NN-ST479SBPQ
- Panasonic Slimline NN-CT579S
Generic Microwaves
Russell Hobbs Microwaves
- Russell Hobbs RHM1714B
- Russell Hobbs RHM1719B
- Russell Hobbs RHM2017
- Russell Hobbs RHM2031
- Russell Hobbs RHM2064C
- Russell Hobbs RHM2064D
- Russell Hobbs RHM2064MB
- Russell Hobbs RHM2064P
- Russell Hobbs RHM2064R
- Russell Hobbs RHM2080BR
- Russell Hobbs RHM2231
- Russell Hobbs RHM2307
- Russell Hobbs RHM2361
- Russell Hobbs RHM2362S
- Russell Hobbs RHM2561BCG
- Russell Hobbs RHM3002
- Russell Hobbs RHM3003
- Russell Hobbs RHM3003B
Samsung Microwaves
- Samsung CE107F-S
- Samsung CE107VB
- Samsung CM1069
- Samsung GS89F1S
- Samsung GW76VT-SS
- Samsung ME89F-1B
- Samsung ME89F-1SS
- Samsung MW89MST
Sanyo Microwaves
Sharp Microwaves
- Sharp R26STA
- Sharp R270KM
- Sharp R270SLM
- Sharp R270WM
- Sharp R272KM
- Sharp R272SLM
- Sharp R272WM
- Sharp R27STMA
- Sharp R371SLM
- Sharp R372KM
- Sharp R372SLM
- Sharp R642BKW
- Sharp R642WW
- Sharp R658KM
- Sharp R658SLM
- Sharp R658WM
- Sharp R662KM
- Sharp R662SLM
- Sharp R82STMA
- Sharp R842SLM
- Sharp R890SLM
- Sharp R92STM
- Sharp R959SLMA
Siemens Microwaves
Wellco Microwaves
Whirlpool Microwaves
- Whirlpool FT 339 SL
- Whirlpool FT339 Black
- Whirlpool FT339
- Whirlpool FT381SL
- Whirlpool GT285BL
- Whirlpool GT288WH
- Whirlpool Jet Chef JT366 SL
- Whirlpool Jet Saveur VT266
- Whirlpool JT369MIR
- Whirlpool Max 109
- Whirlpool Max 25 Red
- Whirlpool Max 25 Silver
- Whirlpool Max 35 Black
- Whirlpool Max 35 Cream
- Whirlpool Max 35 Green
- Whirlpool Max 35 Orange
- Whirlpool Whirlpool Max 35 Purple
- Whirlpool Max 35 Red
- Whirlpool Max 35 Silver
- Whirlpool Max 35 White
- Whirlpool Max 38 Blue
- Whirlpool Max 38 Magenta
- Whirlpool Max 38 Pink
- Whirlpool Max 38 Silver
- Whirlpool Max 38
- Whirlpool MWD202WH
- Whirlpool MWD240BL
- Whirlpool MWD244BL