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Best microwaves to buy in Australia

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We assess the performance of regular microwaves by conducting four main cooking tests: reheating, defrosting mince, defrosting a whole chicken, and cooking vegetables. We check whether the meat warms or cooks during defrosting and that it defrosts within the auto-defrost time, instead of cooking it. When reviewing convection microwaves, we conduct a further four cooking tests to assess the microwave oven and combination cooking functions: we test high-temperature baking, combination roasting, combination baking pizza, and grilling.

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We conduct a range of cooking tests to assess cooking performance. We judge how well each microwave reheats a quiche, defrosts mince meat, defrosts a whole chicken, cooks vegetables, and melts chocolate. For convection ovens, we bake pizza to test their ability to crisp and brown the base and evenly cook the toppings. To test grilling, we toast bread to assess the grill area for how quickly it toasts the bread and how evenly the heat is distributed.

Unlike other product review sites, we don't accept free test models from manufacturers. This allows us to be independent and review without interference. Instead, we buy products anonymously from a variety of retailers, then bring them into our labs. This means we get what you'd get, and can be sure the model hasn't been potentially 'tweaked' by the manufacturer for better performance.

Microwave reviews

Best microwaves to buy in Australia

Find the right microwave for you. Compare how they cook, reheat and defrost.

models rated and ranked

Scientifically tested in accredited labs

Our experts test and rate

Best for cooking

Easiest to use

Most reliable brand

We give each microwave a CHOICE score made up of:

See key features side by side

Membership is just the start of buying smarter

Reviews you can trust

Help when you need it

Safer products

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