Five of the best microwaves

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1. Samsung MW3500K Solo Microwave with Health Steam

This 1150W microwave has a 23-litre capacity, so can fit fairly large dinner plates, and comes with a glass bowl for steaming. It has an easy-to-clean ceramic interior, but it has a dark door that makes it impossible to see whatever is cooking inside.

£179; samsung.com

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2. Swan 20L Nordic Digital Microwave

At 800W, this isn’t the most powerful oven, but it is compact and simple to use. It comes in four different colours, and has a mirrored door that doesn’t show smears or fingerprints.

£120; shop.swan-brand.co.uk

3. Sage Quick Touch™ Crisp

This 25-litre oven combines a 900W microwave, 1110W grill and a convection oven in one clever appliance. It has a shortcuts panel for everything from baked potatoes to melting chocolate, and a handy “A Bit More” button to add a little time if needed.

£350; sageappliances.com

4. Tower T24031BLU Ice Diamond Microwave

Incredibly simple to use, this 800W 20-litre microwave has just six power settings and a manual dial for timing. Measuring 25.5cm x 45.5cm x 33cm and weighing just over 11kg, it is easy to move and takes up very little room on a work surface.

£118; amazon.co.uk

5. Panasonic DS95NBBPQ steam combination microwave

Multi-functional, this 4-in-1 1100W model can steam, grill and microwave, plus it has an oven with top and bottom heating. With a 27-litre capacity, it can fit large dishes.

£400; panasonic.com