Best Built-in Microwaves

With its sleek design, this stylish built-in microwave from Indesit will look great in your home. It has a 20 litre capacity, which means it’s ideally suited to smaller kitchen spaces. With an 800 Watt output and a choice of 5 power levels, it gives you plenty of options, whether you’re defrosting food, reheating a pre-cooked meal or simply making yourself a quick snack. This model’s control panel has dial and button controls too, which are really easy to use. It’s designed to fit into an eye level cabinet as well.

You’ll never have to suffer cold leftovers again thanks to this Beko stainless steel microwave. Its 25 litre capacity makes it ideal for small households, while the 31.5cm turntable can hold large plates, letting you pop your dinner straight in to warm up if you get home late. And you won’t have to guess how long to put your popcorn on for, since there are pre-programmed options for a variety of different dishes. Or if you just fancy a quick snack, you can whip up some cheese on toast using the grill function – perfect for working lunches. Plus, the child lock is ideal for keeping little fingers from playing with the settings.

Effortlessly prepare all your favourite dishes with this built-in microwave from Samsung. This model has a 22 litre capacity which makes it a great choice for smaller households. It has a range of automatic cooking programmes to choose from, so you can easily prepare delicious meals at the touch of a button. Thanks to the minute minder timer, you can cook everything to perfection too - simply set it to turn off when food is ready. It’s totally effortless to clean as well, thanks to its ceramic enamel interior, which stops grease from sticking inside, so all it needs is a quick wipe. This model has also been designed to fit at eye level.

Make room for more of your favourite recipes with this excellent black microwave from AEG. You’ll be able to heat, reheat and defrost even large dinner plates thanks to its generous 26 litre capacity and 32.5cm turntable. And the powerful 900 Watt output means your food will be ready as soon as you’ve set the table. Ultra-responsive and easy-to-use touch controls make this model a pleasure to operate – open the microwave door with just a tap, and use the favourites function to save your most frequently-used programmes and access them quickly. The added child lock gives you peace of mind too by preventing any settings from being changed while the appliance is in use.

Banish belly rumbles fast with this integrated microwave oven from Panasonic. It has a 36 litre capacity, making it ideal for medium-sized households. And with 1000 Watts of power, you’ll never have to wait long for great results. Thanks to the flatbed design, larger plates can easily fit inside too, so heap that plate high with your favourite foods and watch them turn a lovely golden brown. You can even prepare two delicious meals at once on separate shelves, as it also has Dual Level cooking – perfect when you have hungry guests.