How to choose a microwave: volume, power, grill and built-in
This guide explains what volume and power you need, when a grill or a built-in model pays off, and compares today's models by the makers' figures and total price.
Veröffentlicht 8. Oktober 2026 · aktualisiert 8. Oktober 2026 · Preise im Text sind von heute
What to look at
- Volume: 20 to 23 l is enough to reheat a plate and defrost; more suits big dishes and grilling.
- Microwave power: 800 W is the usual standard; more power heats faster. Microwave output and the power drawn from the socket are two different numbers.
- Type: a solo microwave only heats and defrosts, a grill model also browns and toasts. A built-in model fits into kitchen units and needs an exact opening.
- Turntable: classic, but it limits dish size. The Gorenje BM235CLB spreads microwaves without a turntable (360°StirTechnology).
- Interior: a ceramic or enamel surface cleans more easily than a painted one.
- Auto programmes: on the built-in Bosch BFL524MS0 you enter the food and weight and it sets power and time itself (7 programmes).
Today's price bands
The lowest band is microwave cookware; ovens themselves start a band higher. The middle holds freestanding grill models, the top built-in ones.
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Recommended models
| Model | Volume and power (maker's figure) | Type and features | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung MS23K3513AK (Preis wird erfasst) | 23 l, 800 W | freestanding solo, ceramic interior, 6 power levels | reheating and defrosting, several shops |
| Gorenje BM235CLB (Preis wird erfasst) | 23 l, 800 W, 1,100 W grill | no turntable, ceramic base | browning, bigger dishes |
| Bosch BFL524MS0 (Preis wird erfasst) | 20 l, 800 W | built-in, 7 auto programmes, 382 × 594 × 317 mm | units with a microwave opening |
Common mistakes
- Buying a built-in model without measuring the opening.
- Mistaking input power (what it draws) for microwave output.
- Paying for a grill when you only reheat.
- Mistaking microwave cookware for an oven; it never enters the oven comparison but can show up in the category's bands.
Häufige Fragen
Are 20 litres enough?
For reheating and defrosting, yes. For big dishes and grilling 23 l or more suits better.
What does no turntable mean?
Microwaves come from the oven's base, so square or large dishes fit. Gorenje does this with 360°StirTechnology in the BM235CLB.
Built-in or freestanding?
Built-in saves worktop space and matches the kitchen but needs an exact opening. Freestanding is cheaper and portable.
Quellen
- Samsung: MS23K3513AK, 23 l · geprüft am 8.10.2026
- Gorenje: BM235CLB · geprüft am 8.10.2026
- Bosch: BFL524MS0 · geprüft am 8.10.2026
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