Home appliances
If you only reheat and defrost, a solo microwave does everything a convection one does for a third of the price. If you want to bake, nothing below convection will work.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Answer all 2 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
Solo heats only; grill adds a browning element; convection adds a fan-oven for baking and roasting.
Why it matters
This single choice decides price and usefulness more than any other spec.
What to check
Convection microwaves bake fine but small — a 30 L cavity fits one 8-inch cake tin.
Internal cavity volume.
Why it matters
20 L suits 1–2 people reheating; 25–30 L needed for family dishes and baking trays.
What to check
Check the turntable diameter against your largest dish.
Heating output and how finely you can dial it down.
Why it matters
800W+ reheats quickly; multiple levels matter for defrosting without cooking edges.
What to check
Cheap models offer only 3 power levels — poor for defrosting.
Stainless steel vs ceramic-coated interior.
Why it matters
Steel and ceramic clean easily and resist Indian masala stains; painted cavities chip.
What to check
Ceramic cavities scratch less and are worth a small premium.
Inverter varies power continuously instead of pulsing on/off.
Why it matters
Gentler reheating without rubbery edges; better for milk, curd and defrosting.
What to check
Rare in budget models; check the spec sheet, not the badge.
Solo 20 L units to 30 L+ convection with rotisserie.
