What is the best microwave overall? Is a kitchen even a kitchen without a microwave installed somewhere? Not only is a microwave one of the most-used pieces of kitchen equipment, it's also the ...

A microwave oven may not carry the same artisanal allure as a swanky bean-to-cup coffee machine – but what they lack in glamour, the best microwaves more than make up for in convenience.

Learn more We might be cast iron loyalists and swear by our Instant Pots, but we'll never give up the humble microwave. To solve kitchen problems quickly and easily, like forgetting to defrost ...

We picked a range of microwaves that had different functions to try and find the best for all those who enjoy microwave cooking (iStock/The Independent) ...

We've got data on the reliability and performance of the biggest microwave brands – including Bosch, Panasonic, Russell Hobbs, Samsung and Sharp. Knowing which microwave brands develop the most faults ...

Combi microwaves combine regular microwave cooking with a grill and convection oven functions – so they can heat, roast, crisp and brown, just like regular ovens. From multi-step models to wide-door ...

The best microwaves are compact, multipurpose, and always there when you need them. Reheating leftovers? You’ll have hot soup in no time. Forgot to defrost ingredients for dinner? There’s a ...

We buy almost 80 million ready meals a week in the UK, but the humble microwave can be used for so much more than reheating leftovers and cups of tea. You can microwave lots of quick, homemade ...

A video that has been shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook falsely claims that using a microwave is bad for your health. A man in the video says: ‘‘If you want to die, keep on using this… a ...

Deep cleaning your microwave often falls low on the list of household cleaning priorities—unless, of course, you’ve just faced a tomato soup explosion or a butter-softening mishap. It’s one ...

Air fry technology is better for reheating foods like pizza, but you still want a microwave for making popcorn or melting butter. While traditional air fryers are very useful, they tend to take up ...

For microwaves, we assess how fast and how evenly the ovens heat. The speed score in our microwave ratings is based on how fast a microwave heats 1 liter of room-temperature water. For heating ...