3 best combi microwaves

Combi microwaves, short for combination microwaves, are versatile kitchen appliances that offer a combination of microwave cooking, convection cooking, and often grill functions. This multifunctionality allows users to perform a variety of cooking tasks in one appliance.

In the context of "Over The Range Microwave Ovens," these are designed to be installed above your cooking range, saving counter space and serving a dual purpose as both a microwave and a range hood for ventilation.

Combi microwaves typically come with preset cooking programs and settings for different types of food. The microwave function is great for quickly reheating or cooking, while the convection feature allows for baking and roasting. The grill function is useful for achieving a crispy finish on dishes.

These appliances often have user-friendly controls, digital displays, and may include sensor cooking technology for more precise results. The combination of microwave and convection or grill functions gives users the flexibility to cook a wide range of recipes efficiently.

As with any kitchen appliance, it's important to consider the size, wattage, and features that best suit your cooking needs. Checking product specifications and customer reviews can provide more insights into the performance and reliability of specific combi microwaves.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best combi microwaves on the market
  

Panasonic NN-CD87KS Home Chef 4-in-1 Microwave Oven with Air Fryer, Convection Bake, FlashXpress Broiler, Inverter, 1000 Watt, Stainless Steel, 1.2 Cu.Ft, cft

Panasonic

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Product description

The Panasonic Home Chef 4-in-1 Multi-Oven includes a 1300W Convection Bake Oven, an Air Fryer, a FlashXpress Broiler and a 1000W Inverter Microwave. Warm, perfectly cooked insides and crispy, browned outsides are easy with 6 possible cooking options including combination Convection + Microwave and Broil + Microwave. The 1.2 Cu.Ft interior capacity accommodates a 14.2” turntable which can easily fit a 9”x13” baking dish or a whole chicken. Results are fast and easy with 1-Touch Genius Sensor Reheat, Turbo Defrost, 20 Automatic Cook Menu Presets. The stainless steel countertop combination oven can also be built-in using an optional trim kit – NN-TK81KCS, sold separately.

  • THE ULTIMATE ALL-IN-ONE OVEN – It’s a microwave, broiler, air fryer and convection oven all in one! Use each function independently or a combination to cook an array of meals with delicious results.
  • HEALTHY AIR FRYER – Quickly circulates hot air around food producing crispy, brown results, no pre-heat required. French fries, nuggets, and wings are crispy and delicious with less calories.
  • IT’S A SECOND OVEN! – Convection Bake function ranges from 100° & 215° to 425°F, with or without preheat, for baking and roasting. FlashXpress Broiler is perfect for toasting, browning and crisping.
  • INVERTER MICROWAVE – Panasonic’s patented inverter technology for smart, even defrosting, reheating, cooking and keeping food warm. With Genius Sensor Cook, Turbo Defrost and dedicated settings.
  • SLEEK, SPACE SAVING DESIGN – Large capacity with small overall footprint, 22”W x 13.4”H x 17”D with a 14.2” turntable. Sits on your countertop or can be built-in with an optional trim kit (NN-TK81KCS)

Product features

HomeCHEF 4-in-1 Multi-Oven

With a built-in Convection Oven, Air Fryer, Inverter Microwave and FlashXpress Broiler, the HomeCHEF 4-in-1 Multi-Oven is the one appliance you need to prepare meals, snacks and sides quickly and deliciously.

Warm, Even Centers & Crispy Brown Edges

Panasonic's Inverter ovens combine microwave technology and convection heating to make tastier food, faster. Choose one of two combo cooking methods for your desired outcome. Combo 1 combines Broiling and Microwaving while Combo 2 combines Convection baking and Microwaving. You can use one appliance to perfectly brown French fries while baking pastries, roasting chicken and cooking casseroles.

How to airfry with the Panasonic HomeCHEF 4-in-1 Multi-Oven

Airfrying cuts down on calories by using no added oil while also delivering the same crispy, delicious results. Our airfrying technology cooks from within and from the outside for perfectly crispy fries, burgers, nuggets, chicken wings and more with no preheating required. Airfryer basket, wire rack and enamel tray included for optimal airfrying possibilities.

Easy one-push reheating convenience

Just put your food in the HomeCHEF and press start! The Genius Sensor automatically detects your food and reheats optimally with our patented Inverter technology with just the push of a button. Panasonic's Genius Sensor monitors steam levels in the HomeCHEF and adjusts cooking methods accordingly to deliver perfect results, every time.

Save counterspace while increasing interior volume

The HomeCHEF's sleek, compact size fits neatly on any countertop, and saves you 15% more space when compared to similarly spacious convectional microwaves. The HomeCHEF can also be built-in with an optional trim kit. Despite it's small exterior, the 1.2cu interior can fit a 9" x13" baking dish or a whole chicken. The HomeCHEF delivers the capability of four appliances in one with fast, delicious results.

Breville BMO850BSS Smooth Wave Countertop Microwave Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel

Breville

Based on 102 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Powered with Sensor iQ technology, the Smooth Wave is designed to take the guesswork out of cooking by automatically adjusting power to precisely reheat & cook your favorite dishes and delicious treats with ease. The Smooth Wave with Power Smoothing Inverter, 15 smart presets and LCD display put all the power at your fingertips. Cook precisely, defrost evenly and reheat easily with one touch.

  • Sensor IQ Technology: Sensor iQ technology is designed to take the guesswork out of cooking by automatically adjusting power to precisely cook or reheat your favorite dishes and delicious treats with ease. When using Smart Reheat, the Sensor iQ technology detects the steam released and automatically sets the ideal time for precise and delicious results.
  • Power Smoothing Inverter: The Power Smoothing Inverter technology does away with the old ON-OFF method to automatically adjust power intensity and deliver smooth even power when you need more or less, for deliciously even results. Reheat favorites like pizza slices, soup and lasagna with ease or delicately defrost meats and meals without overheating and drying out edges.
  • Smart Cook, Smart Reheat, Smart Defrost: With 15 in-built smart presets including Smart Cook, Smart Reheat and Smart Defrost, the Smooth Wave puts all the power at your fingertips. Smooth low temperature delivers heat evenly without overheating and drying out allowing you to cook with ease, reheat with precision and delicately defrost your favorite dishes.
  • Soft Close Door & Quieter Operation: The Smooth Wave is engineered with a soft close door which is 80% quieter* and is 50% quieter** in operation. Clever touches like child lock, Breville sound suite and mute button means less beeps, bumps and clangs, and more pops, bites and crunches.
  • Shortcuts and One Touch Auto Settings: Cleverly designed shortcuts panel on the inside door of the Smooth Wave, for commonly used tasks such as melting chocolate, softening butter, reheating pizza and more. Set your favorites with one touch and get delicious results every time.
  • A Bit More and Child Lock: Simply press ‘A Bit More' button to add some extra time on your food and get it just right without having to start up a whole new cycle. Ensuring your child stays safe is also only one touch away thanks to the Child Lock button.
  • Settings: Smart Cook, Smart Defrost, Smart Reheat, A Bit More, Child Lock,+30 Instant Start, Turntable Off, Shortcuts Panel

User questions & answers

Question: Does it fit a box pizza like dijiorno? Is microwave safe plastic safe to use
Answer: Yes, it is.
Question: Is there an interior light
Answer: Yes, the Breville® BMO850 Smooth Wave™ Microwave does have an interior light.
Question: What is its power rating
Answer: 1200 watts
Question: What is interior cavity made of
Answer: Stainless steel.

Frigidaire FFMV1645TS 30" Over the Range Microwave with 1.6 cu. ft. in Stainless Steel

FRIGIDAIRE

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Product description

Over the range 1000 watts/ 10 Power levels 2 Speed ventilation/ 220 cfm/ cooktop LED lighting Dimensions (WHD): 29-7/8 x 16-13/32 x 15-1/4".

  • Over the range
  • 1000 watts/ 10 Power levels
  • 2 speed ventilation/ 220 cfm/ cooktop LED lighting
  • Dimensions (WHD): 29-7/8 x 16-13/32 x 15-1/4"

User questions & answers

Question: Can I get this in black stainless steel
Answer: No
Question: Is it smudgeproof stainless
Answer: Yes
Question: What size plate should I buy to replace broken plate
Answer: outside specs
Question: Is this ventless or does it have to be vented to outside wall
Answer: Yes

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