9 Best Microwave Ovens In Singapore 2021
It’s not often that you find yourself looking for the best microwave oven in Singapore 2021! It’s a household essential for many. And a good microwave can last for more than 10 years!
Some new models combine the function of a toaster oven. Hence, you will find one of the best convection microwave ovens that you can get in Singapore in this post too!
Don’t know which brand of microwave is best? Stick with the well established brands!
9 Best Microwave Ovens In Singapore 2021
- Best Budget Microwave Oven – EuropAce EMW 1202S 20L Microwave Oven
- Best Microwave Oven For Home Use – LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven
- Best Microwave Oven With Grill Function – Sharp Microwave With Grill R-62E0(S)
- Best Microwave Oven For Baking – Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E
- Best Built-In Microwave Oven – Bosch 38cm Built In Stainless Steel Microwave Oven with Grill Function BEL554MS0K
- Best Budget Large Capacity Microwave Oven – Toshiba 25L Microwave Oven Solo MM-EM25P
- Best Large Capacity Microwave Oven – LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven
- Best Value For Money Microwave Oven – LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven
- Best Space Saving Microwave Oven – Cornell 20L Microwave Oven CMO-S20L
- Best Versatile Microwave Oven (With Steam And Grill Function) – Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E
- Best Designer Microwave Oven (With Bake Function) – Samsung MS30T5018 30L Solo Microwave Oven
PS: Confused about the difference between electric ovens and microwave ovens?
1. Cornell 20L Microwave Oven CMO-S20L
If you already have an electric oven or toaster oven but still want a small microwave oven with basic functions:
It’s so simple that elders will not have a problem using it! Because of that, the Cornell 20L Microwave Oven CMO-S20L comes highly recommended!
Users find it affordable too. The compact exterior leaves little room inside but it’s enough if you live alone or have one other person living with you!
It doesn’t hurt that it looks nice on the counter!
There are a couple of things that users observe – the glass turntable is not that easy to align. And the controls are dials (i.e. manual) and difficult to adjust accurately. Compared to buttons on a digital panel.
Pros:
- Bare bones design and operation – simple to use without needing to refer to the manual
- Inexpensive with 1 year warranty
- Compact space-saving design
- Clear ding after reheating is done
Cons:
- Some prefer digital controls and a door handle instead of the control knobs and push button mechanism
- Can’t fit larger plates
- Knob placement can endanger little fingers when the door is shut
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable: 25.5 cm
- Dimensions: 44 × 25.9 × 33.6 cm
- Power: –
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$85
2. EuropAce EMW 1202S 20L Microwave Oven
Another microwave oven that is suitable for a single person or small household:
The EuropAce EMW 1202S 20L Microwave Oven is also easy enough for elders and young children to operate! Although it’s quite heavy for its size!
You can use the weight numbers (e.g. 0.2 kg or 0.4kg) on the panel for defrosting food. Users warn that the sides of this microwave can get hot. It heats up fast, only 2 minutes to boil water!
And one user observes that it makes more noise than a kettle or air fryer in operation! But you will be hard pressed to find another microwave oven that’s this cheap (and from a well known brand)!
We’re putting this down as the top microwave oven in our budget category!
Tip: You can extend the warranty by 3 months if you register online
Pros:
- Cheap
- Easy operation
- Big enough to fit a whole chicken in
- Long warranty for the price
Cons:
- Loud
- Power cord may not be long enough (plug is on the right-most corner if you are facing the unit from the front)
- Glass turntable is not a perfect fit
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable: 25.5 cm
- Dimensions: 44 × 25.9 × 34.3 cm
- Power: –
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$69.9
3. Electrolux EMM2022MK Microwave Oven (20L)
For such a well-known brand, users feel that the quality of the Electrolux EMM2022MK Microwave Oven (20L) could be better. But acceptable for the price!
There are users who report times when the microwave does not function as it should. And the lack of a time display and preset menus is a letdown for some users.
But on the whole, most reviews for this compact microwave oven are positive! And users like the sleek black exterior of the oven! Although the black interior is a bit intense for some.
Note: Markings for the knobs are not clear if you have poor vision.
The microwave is easy to figure out and powerful for its size. You may see vapors emitting from your food. As one user did.
And in place of buttons, there are knobs. Which users share feel slippery when your hand is wet or greasy.
Do note that the inner dimensions are significantly smaller than the stated exterior dimensions ( W27.5 x D26. x H17.5cm).
Pros:
- Heats up food in seconds
- Easy to wipe down
- Simple operation
- Able to steam with this microwave oven
Cons:
- Doesn’t have a digital display
- Turntable can come off the track (too shallow)
- Short height
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable: 25.5 cm
- Dimensions: 43.95 × 25.82 × 33.0 cm
- Power: 700W
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$100
4. Panasonic NN-ST25 20L Solo Microwave Oven
At ~S$100, the Panasonic NN-ST25 20L Solo Microwave Oven meets the expectations for most users. According to reviews, it has simple functions (via touch buttons) that are useful.
One of which is the quick 30 function for reheating food!
If you only need a microwave for light use and one that is easy enough for elders, it will do the trick! And it is compact too. A good point if you’re trying to save on counter space!
However, some observe a slight gap or misalignment between the door and the oven when closed. Promo & demo video:
Pros:
- Appealing design
- Easy interface to understand and use
- Touch buttons instead of dials
- With a quick mode
- Compact
- Not expensive
Cons:
- Door and oven may not fit well
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable: –
- Dimensions: 44.3 × 25.8 × 33.0 cm
- Power: 800W
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$105
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5. Sharp Microwave With Grill R-62E0(S)
Sharp Microwave With Grill R-62E0(S) is a microwave oven with a grill, and it just meets a S$100 budget!
It is smaller than it looks but is adequate for a small family. The inner dimensions (28x26x17cm) are also much smaller than what the stated cooking capacity suggests.
The door fits well but some find the handle bulky with the possibility of hitting nearby cabinets.
Unlike the Panasonic NN-ST25 20L Solo Microwave Oven, elders may find this microwave oven a little intimidating to use. And the buttons are not that sensitive, according to one user.
There is a manual which is helpful for understanding the functions of the oven.
Some users really like the black exterior of the oven too. Even though one user comments that the workmanship could be better. As you can feel the heat coming from the oven when cooking is in progress!
It takes 2-3 minutes to boil water with this microwave oven. With the smallest time increment being 10 seconds.
Pros:
- Modern black exterior
- Clear manual
- Door has a handle instead
- With grilling capability
- Space-saving
- Under S$100
Cons:
- Heat escapes from the oven
- Too complicated for elders
- Handle is bulky
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable: 25.5 cm
- Dimensions: 44 × 25.8 × 35.7 cm
- Output Power: 800W (Microwave), 1000W (Grill)
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$99
6. Toshiba 25L Microwave Oven Solo MM-EM25P
Those hoping for a grill function with the Toshiba 25L Microwave Oven Solo MM-EM25P will be disappointed.
But if you want a microwave with ample cooking capacity, this one is huge. And with generous allowance for plates (i.e. large turntable diameter).
The microwave oven is bigger than what most users expect. So it’s advisable to measure the dimensions before you get it! It’s also pretty heavy.
Nonetheless, it is powerful and easy to use because of the preset buttons. The only thing that one user did not like was that the alarm is not loud enough.
Pros:
- Large cooking capacity
- With convenient buttons
- Wide turntable
- Not expensive for its size
Cons:
- Not particularly powerful
- No grill function
- Bulk and heavy
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 25 L
- Turntable: 31.5 cm
- Dimensions: 51.3 × 40 × 30.7 cm
- Power: 900W
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$159
7. LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven
More than double the price of the Toshiba 25L Microwave Oven Solo MM-EM25P but of the same cooking capacity. Even though it looks smaller on the outside!
The LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven delivers even heating with its Smart Inverter. And users agree that it works as well as advertised! One user even got a second unit!
It’s very stylish and premium-looking with the presence of a touchscreen. Users find is easy to use and clean.
The instruction booklet is not as complicated as it appears. And some users have managed to bake pies and cakes with it!
Many reviews also mention that this microwave oven is very quiet during operation! The jingle/ chime that it emits when cooking is done is pleasant too.
There does not seem to be anything that users don’t like about this microwave oven. Other than it being too light (i.e. it can be shifted easily when it’s on a table cloth). It only weighs ~10kg after all.
So we’re happy to suggest the LG MS2595DIS 25L Solo NeoChef Smart Inverter Microwave Oven if you’re looking for a straightforward and high quality microwave oven with a large capacity!
Pros:
- Attractive modern design
- Heats food evenly
- Compact despite the large cooking capacity
- Touchscreen panel is easy to read
- Powerful
- Easy to use and clean
- Sturdy and wide turntable (6 support points instead of 3)
- With child lock
Cons:
- More expensive
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 25 L
- Turntable: 29.2 cm
- Dimensions: 47.6 × 28.6 × 36.1 cm
- Power: 1000W
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$225
8. Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E
In stark contrast to other microwave ovens, the Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E does not use a turntable! And it has more power among all of the other microwave ovens in this list!
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available with this oven. There more than 200! Unfortunately, there are no official recipe videos from Hitachi using the microwave oven.
But there is a manual/ recipe book with full (and clear) instructions featuring both Asian and Western cuisine!
The Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E excels as a bread maker. And is also capable of roasting chicken using steam and a grill to achieve crispy skin and tender juicy meat!
You can even bake cookies with it! Though the heat is not as evenly distributed as with a regular built in oven (i.e. heat is focused on the centre).
There are even dedicated programs for cleaning different components of the microwave. And to deodorize the interior too!
As one of the best steam microwave ovens you can get in Singapore, the Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E is also one of the most expensive!
Pros:
- Powerful
- Self cleaning
- Endless cooking possibilities
- Highly versatile – Can replace a bread maker and toaster as it functions well at baking and grilling
- With a detailed manual
- Made in Japan (Double-check with the seller)
Cons:
- Extremely pricey
- No online resources
- Short warranty for the price
- Too many choices
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 33 L
- Turntable: –
- Dimensions (WxHxD): – 50 × 41.8 × 45.9 cm
- Power: 1450W
- Warranty: 1 year
- Price: ~$2,099
9. Samsung MS30T5018 30L Solo Microwave Oven
For a pop of color in your kitchen, the MS30T5018 happens to come in pink too! It is quiet and powerful (1500W) with a cooking capacity to suit a larger family!
However, this microwave oven is long and will take up counter space. It’s actually the widest microwave oven in this list!
You’re not just paying for its looks though. As it is capable of baking with its Home Dessert function! One of the menu options indicated clearly on its glass touch panel.
So if you want bake the occasional banana cake or brownies, but don’t want to invest in a full sized oven, the Samsung MS30T5018 30L Solo Microwave Ovenwill be great for you!
Note: Manual in Malay and English
Pros:
- Works quietly
- With baking function
- Powerful
- Lovely design
- Big capacity
- Touch panel with auto programs including a 30 second quick mode and deodorization
- Possible to turn of the sound
- With a child safety lock
- Comes in mint, white, and black too
Cons:
- Very wide (but short)
- No keep warm function
- Quite pricey
- Type: Countertop
- Capacity: 30 L
- Turntable: 31.8 cm
- Dimensions (WxHxD): – 51.7 × 29.73 × 41 cm
- Power: 1500W
- Warranty: n/a
- Price: ~$250
Tips On How To Choose The Best Microwave Oven
- For faster cooking, look at the power rating. Microwave ovens are usually around 600 to 1,200W
- It’s common for power cords to be 3ft (or 1m) in length so check that you have an available power outlet
- When considering dimensions, include at least 1 inch all around for ventilation
- Look for convenient pre-set menu options that you will use frequently (e.g. defrost, auto-reheat, quick 1 minute, etc)
- Look at turntable size to know if your biggest plates can fit into the microwave
- The actual useable space inside the microwave oven is usually less than what manufacturers specify
- Digital controls are more precise than manual ones
- Microwaves with built-in sensors can automatically judge the cooking time left
- Check that the buttons/ icons are easy to read
Verdict
The best microwave ovens in Singapore 2021 costs around S$100 to 200. There are simple models. And those with additional functions. Like steaming, grilling, or baking!
If you want an all-in-one oven, that would be the Hitachi 33L Microwave Oven MRO-NBK5000E at S$2,000+! See our top picks at the beginning of this post!
