RUSSELL HOBBS INSPIRE
TYPE Standalone
CAPACITY 17 litres
POWER 700W
FEATURES Three colour options, five power levels, defrost setting, mirror door finish, easy clean exterior, non-slip feet DIMENSIONS H26.2xw45.2xd35.5cm PRICE £89.99
You can expect the best microwave for under £100 to be lacking the latest combination features, but we loved how easy the Russell Hobbs Inspire was to use when we put it to the test. It has six settings – low, defrost, medium low, medium, medium high and high – and it is also surprisingly compact for a larger capacity option. The timer goes up to half an hour, which is especially convenient for the defrost mode, and the non-slip feet meant it stayed securely in place through testing. We docked this oven half a star because fingerprints left marks on the front, which can mean more frequent cleaning, but we found that its defrost and high power settings were brilliant for day-to-day use. You can also pair this microwave with the Inspire toaster and kettle for a coordinated kitchen scheme.
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