Microwave ovens have become synonymous to cooking in present times. You will be hard pressed to find a kitchen that doesn’t make use of this extremely useful and versatile electronic appliance. The microwave takes the lion’s share of popularity when it comes to kitchen appliances. The fact that it enables you to not only cook a variety of meals but also make the leftovers enjoyable as never before certainly make it the king of all appliances that adore your kitchen.
Our review of the 5 best microwave ovens from global electronic giants Samsung will go a long way in helping you choose the best fit for your kitchen.
1. SMH1611W: 1.6 cu. ft. OTR Microwave
BRAND : Samsung
PRICE : USD 180
This over the range microwave oven offers great versatility for all your cooking needs. The 1.6 cubic foot interior provides plenty of space for cooking snacks or large dishes. One touch settings make cooking operation simple and fast. 1000 Watts of cooking power at 10 varying power levels allows you to cook, reheat and defrost food quickly and with ease. Two stage programmable cooking feature saves a lot of your time in the kitchen. Auto defrost calculates the cooking time with precision with reference to the weight of the food entered. Glass turntable provides even heating for comprehensive cooking. Cooking surface is illuminated by cook top light which gives a better view of what you’re cooking inside. Two speed fan in addition to a 220 CFM ventilation system remove cooking odors from your kitchen. Removable filter makes cleaning operation simple and helps keep your kitchen clean.
USP
Easy to install and relatively easy to use, this microwave oven is user friendly.
PROS
Child lock feature prevents unsupervised use
Shortcut keys save time
Power to cook quickly
2. SMH2117S: 2.1 cu. ft. Stainless Steel OTR Microwave
BRAND : Samsung
PRICE : USD 500
This microwave makes meal preparation simple and a ceramic enamel interior lets you wipe down easily for quick cleanup. A spacious 2.1 cubic foot interior accommodates a large variety of meal and snack items. 1000 Watts of cooking power is enough to cater to the versatile needs of cooking and defrosting effectively. One touch settings make cooking operation simple and fast. Glass turn table provides all round heating for desired results. LED cook top light, lightens the cooking surface beneath allowing you to have a better vision of what you’re cooking. In addition, a halogen interior light lets you keep a watch over the progress of the food being cooked in the microwave. Four speed fan along with 400 CFM ventilation system removes cooking odors from your kitchen. Removable filter, filters grease and other impurities present in air.
USP
Extremely large capacity lets you cook large dishes with an ease.
PROS
Eco mode helps conserve energy
A vent system over range adds to its advatages
3. SMH1816S: 1.8 cu. ft. OTR Microwave
BRAND : Samsung
PRICE : USD 300
The SMH1816S features 12 sensor cooking options to cook, defrost and reheat a variety of foods quite effectively. The glass turn table provides an even heating and can further be turned on or off for versatile cooking options. A spacious 1.8 cubic foot interior is sufficient to cook a wide variety of food items. 1100 Watts of respectable cooking power at 10 different power levels lets you cook, defrost and reheat with ease. Sensor cooking technology constantly monitors the temperature of food being cooked for precise results. One touch settings offer easy and quick operation. Cook top light throws light on the cooking surface beneath which lets you see better what is cooking inside. A 400 CFM ventilation system with four speed fan removes cooking odors from your kitchen. In addition, a removable filter removes grease and other impurities out of the air.
USP
Spacious interior and sufficient power for perfect cooking results.
PROS
Timer plus time of day clock helps coordinate a meal better
Turn table cooks evenly
Sensor cooking works really well
4. SMH8165B: 1000 Watt 1.6 cu. ft. OTR Microwave
BRAND : Samsung
PRICE : USD 230
This microwave lets you quickly prepare a variety of meals and snacks simultaneously. Sensor cooking options automatically adjust cooking times and temperature for convenience. A 1.6 cubic foot interior provides ample of space for cooking all kinds of meals. 1000 Watts of cooking power lets you cook, reheat and defrost at 10 different power levels. Four sensor cooking options remove guesswork out of cooking by self adjusting cooking time based on the vapors emanating from the food during cooking and reheating. Snack bar options make cooking of nachos, chicken wings, potato skins or cheese sticks quick and easy. Kids’ meal options have settings for chicken nuggets, hot dogs, French fries and sandwiches. Helper option comes handy as it offers quick preparation of everyday recipes that includes melting chocolate and butter, and softening cream cheese. Dual stage programmable cooking saves a lot of your time. It gives you the flexibility to simultaneously program an initial defrost and a corresponding two step recipe. More or less time adjust lets you adjust the cooking time for any instant cook pad selection. A 13 inch plus stoppable turntable and stirrer work in tandem to provide even heating that prevents hot and cold spots.
USP
Chrome rack provides extra cooking space for cooking multiple dishes simultaneously.
PROS
Even heat distribution
Easy to maintain
Flexibility to cook a number of dishes at any time
5. SMH1713S: 1.7 cu. ft. Stainless Steel OTR Microwave
BRAND : Samsung
PRICE : USD 260
This over the range microwave oven features 12 options in sensor cooking mode that automatically adjusts power and cooking time needed to prepare delicious meals. The 1.7 cubic foot capacity interior offers a lot of room for cooking large meals or snacks. One touch settings make cooking operation simple and fast. 1000 Watts of cooking power is at your service at 10 varying power levels. The decent cooking power caters to the versatility required to cook, defrost and reheat food quickly and easily. The auto defrost calculates accurate cooking time depending upon the entered weight of the food. Stoppable glass turntable accounts for even heating for thorough cooking. Chrome rack provides increased cooking space. Cook top light serves its purpose well of
Illuminating the cooking surface beneath which allows you to have a better visual of what you’re cooking inside. A two speed fan accompanied by a 300 CFM ventilation system helps to remove odors emanating while cooking from your kitchen. Removable filter helps to keep your kitchen clean and makes cleanup operation simple.
USP
Sensor cooking helps to achieve desired cooking results quickly and conveniently.
PROS
Shortcut keys save a lot of time
Child lock feature prevents unsupervised usage
Easy to clean
