Russell Hobbs RHM1714B 17 Litre 700 W Black Digital Solo Microwave with 5 Power Levels, Digital Clock and Timer, 8 Auto Cook Menus, Automatic Defrost, Easy Clean

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In our modern world, electronics are all around us. You can’t go too far without bumping into something with an electric pulse. Whether it’s a television, your mobile phone or even appliances in your kitchen, you probably have dozens of electronics in your home at any given moment. If you want a small microwave oven but don't want to sacrifice the features of a digital machine, the Russell Hobbs RHM1714B is our top recommendation.​ The control panel isn't the clearest, so it takes a bit of getting used to, but overall it provides a lot of value considering the price. A little-known digital microwave that provides great value for money is the Cookworks EM7. It's not a stylish appliance, but it's cheaper than the Russell Hobbs and has many of the same features. One of the advantages it has over the QT1 is the700W power output. This means it can cook, defrost and reheat noticeably faster - although it still lags behind 800W+ models.​ There are five power levels so you can tailor your cooking speed depending on the type of food. We’ve also added two new entries – the excellent Russell Hobbs RHMM701R and RHM1714B which are both 17 litre models. For a true mini microwave, you still can’t beat the Daewoo QT1 in our opinion though .

This showed that 108 products cost more and 23 cost less. Russell Hobbs products – how much are they? Power output and cooking speed - smaller appliances tend to cook slower, but that doesn't mean you should settle for a low-quality model. Our top recommendation for a compact microwave is the excellent Daewoo QT1. It's a functional and slim microwave without advanced features, yet is theperfect size for small kitchens. But what makes this appliance stand-out from the crowd? The Hotpoint Curve Solo is an interesting microwave. It doesn't have any advanced cooking features, nor is it the most stylish. But if saving space is important to you, the curved design makes it one of the most compact microwaves on the market.​

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Cooking programmes - many digital microwaves include programmes for automatically cooking certain types of food. Common options include pizzas and popcorn. Firstly, it'sis a "true" mini microwave. With a capacity of just 14 litres and a footprint of 42.4x31.6cm, it's one of the smallest microwave ovens on the market at the moment.​ It's also short (the height is just 22.5cm), so it's great for fitting under low-hanging cabinets. Even with these small dimensions, Daewoo claims it's capable of fitting a 25cm diameter plate. Other features include five power levels, 700W power output and a kitchen timer function.​ It can fit a dinner plate up to 24.5 cm in diameter, which isn't the largest we've seen from a 17L microwave but is fine for most standard dinner plates. Note: While Whirlpool seems to have discontinued there freestanding range, they still have some built-in microwaves. You can view them here. Manual or digital - manual appliances are usually cheaper but have fewer options and settings. It's also harder to be precise with cooking times when using a dial instead of a digital display.

Reviewers have awarded the RHM1714B a relatively high average rating. Most appear to be happy with both the functions and value for money of the RHM1714B. A small or compact microwave oven performs the same function as any other, but with a considerably reduced footprint. Mini microwaves are typically less than 20 litres in capacity (usually 14 litres or 17 litres) and often have a power output of 700W or lower. Most are solo appliances, but there are also grill and combination models available.

In electronics, you usually get what you pay for. The cheapest of electronics are cheap for a reason, and a general rule of thumb is to avoid the cheapest of the cheap when it comes to electronic devices.

Some brands and specific models can make a splash with consumers. Because of this, other companies sometimes offer very similar products that might be quite a bit cheaper.Microwaves are an essential home item. But with kitchen sizes getting smaller and more appliances filling our counters, not everyone can accommodatea large model. That's where small microwaves come in.

We searched for all of the Microwaves that we could find at Currys. In total we found 165 different products available. The QT1 is a more traditional mini microwave oven than the previously popular Whirlpool series (which have now been discontinued.) It has the standard rectangular design, with a tiny 14L capacity and a power level of 600W. Despite its low power, the QT1 is one of our favourite models. It’s built for a very specific purpose – to provide reliable cooking in a small space – and does that extremely well. Like the Russell Hobbs at the top of this list, the EM7 is a 17 litre microwave with 700W power output. There are five power levels for adjusting your cooking, along with 10 automatic programmes and a defrost option. These settings are easy to access via the clearly labelled front panel. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A ProductPlease note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.