Russell Hobbs RHM1714B 17 Litre 700 W Black Digital Solo Microwave with 5 Power Levels, Digital Clock and Timer, 8 Auto Cook Menus, Automatic Defrost, Easy Clean

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TheRHM1714B provides 700W power output. This means it won't cook as fast as the average 20 litre microwave with 800W output, but this is an understandable trade-off considering the small size. It can handle medium-sized dinner plates, with its 17 litre interior capacity and 24.5cm turntable, but it's not big enough for large dishes. Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 One of the best things about the C17MW14 is its price. It provides amazing value considering it's one of the cheapest small microwaves in the UK. So if you're looking for no-frills and basic cooking from your microwave, and don't mind a model that's slightly larger than the Daewoo options, it's a great choice.​

The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Microwaves. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time. The Currys EssentialsC17MW14 is the best option if you want a small appliance without spending a lot of money. It's a simple manual model with a two dial control panel - so don't expect advanced features. But it's effective at basic jobs such as reheating and defrosting. Power output and cooking speed - smaller appliances tend to cook slower, but that doesn't mean you should settle for a low-quality model. Firstly, it'sis a "true" mini microwave. With a capacity of just 14 litres and a footprint of 42.4x31.6cm, it's one of the smallest microwave ovens on the market at the moment.​ It's also short (the height is just 22.5cm), so it's great for fitting under low-hanging cabinets. Even with these small dimensions, Daewoo claims it's capable of fitting a 25cm diameter plate. But that doesn’t mean you need to jump to the higher end of the price range, either. For most people, middling prices are the best way to go, as these products usually meld both quality and affordability.

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Aside from these features of a microwave, we also consider the brand and price. To be a recommended model, a microwave needs to be made by a high-quality brand that is known for its reliability. It's also vital that an appliance provides value for money in terms of durability, cooking potential and speed. Who Needs a Small Microwave Oven? Features of the QT1 include a compact design, seven different power levels and a 25.5cm turntable. This is smaller than the Whirlpool Max, and the QT1 also has less power. Considering the price is less than half of the Max 35 though, the Daewoo QT1 compact mini microwave provides excellent value for money.

Our top recommendation for a compact microwave is the excellent Daewoo QT1. It's a functional and slim microwave without advanced features, yet is theperfect size for small kitchens. But what makes this appliance stand-out from the crowd? One thing to note about this microwave is that it has a short width but is deeper and taller than the other models on this list.​ If you're short on work-surface space, this is likely to be a good trade-off. But it may not be suitable for fitting underneath low cabinets. Unlike many small microwaves, it's a digital appliance. This means it comes with features such as automatic cook modes, weight defrost settings and multi-stage cooking. There's also five power levels so you can adjust the intensity of cooking depending on the type of food.​

If you think the Daewoo QT3 looks familiar - you're correct! In most ways it's identical to our #1 mini microwave (the QT1), but it has a different colour scheme that you'll either love or hate. Other features of the Daewoo QT1 include a "diamond" cavity system for more even cooking and a defrost setting.​ We also like the sleek white design, as it won't clash with your existing decor. That did however bring up one issue…that Russell Hobbs are known to make more products than just Microwaves. As you can tell, there are surprisingly few small microwaves on the market at the moment. Considering many people struggle with finding kitchen counter space for all their appliances, we find this surprising! While there are plenty of 20L models, there aren’t many below this that are worth buying.

There were also a total of 55 products that were more expensive from Russell Hobbs and 56 that were cheaper. Price of Russell Hobbs products in the Microwaves categoryThe Hotpoint Curve Solo is an interesting microwave. It doesn't have any advanced cooking features, nor is it the most stylish. But if saving space is important to you, the curved design makes it one of the most compact microwaves on the market.​