Best microwave deals in May 2025: Save on top tried and tested models

The humble microwave can make your life much easier, with many models doing a whole lot more than simply warming up leftovers. With rising household costs, research has found a microwave is a more cost-efficient way to cook than an electric oven, with the average model costing far less per day to run. A simple switch-up in kitchen appliances can save you hundreds of pounds per year.

The good news is that there are many different types of microwaves, so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs. There are solo models, which are basic microwaves that heat and defrost; grill versions, which combine normal microwave cooking with a grilling element; and combi options, which do everything the other two machines can, as well as roast, crisp and brown like a conventional oven.

If you’re unsure which model is best for you, we’d recommend reading our tried-and-tested reviews of the best microwaves, which demystify the entire buying process and answer all your questions.

When it comes to making it a less costly purchase, however, it’s here that we’ve rounded up the best discounts on leading microwaves.

Read on for how you can save money on your next microwave and prepare to whip up meals in minutes with one of these top models.

When we put this model to the test, our reviewer, Rachael Penn, said that this “powerful” microwave “cooks food quickly and evenly”. She recommended it for anyone short on space, owing to its “small and compact size”, and said the manual controls were simple and “easy to use”. This was the best budget model in the review, too, and it’s even more of a steal with this discount, which brings the price down to less than £70.

Now with more than 30 per cent off, Samsung’s smart combi model was praised by our reviewer, Rachel Penn, as a do-it-all option, since it comes complete with convection oven and air fryer capabilities. “Sleek, stylish and very powerful, it’s a super modern piece of art”, she said of the appliance. It can be controlled using an app, it’s powerful, and the touch screen is “very responsive”. Just bear in mind the text on the microwave is quite small.

This capacious and multi-use appliance was one of the “easiest-to-use microwaves” that our IndyBest tester Rachael Penn reviewed. The Daewoo five-in-one is a do-it-all model with 28 cooking presets that take the guesswork out of cooking timings. “The microwave function works incredibly well – it’s powerful yet eco-efficient and because of its large capacity, everything gets evenly cooked so you won’t have to keep taking it out and turning it around”, said Rachel. This 16 per cent discount saves £30 - a small saving but worth having.

Here’s a small saving on a tried-and-tested microwave from Salter. In her review, Indybest tester Rachael Penn praised this model for having the best design on test, noting its “sleek black design with wooden highlights”. As for performance, it “did a good job at cooking food and was super efficient when defrosting items”, she said. What’s more, the microwave was quiet and easy to operate.

If you don’t already have an air fryer in your kitchen arsenal, consider rooting for this three-in-one model from Sage. It combines the capabilities of a microwave, an oven and an air fryer in one very sleek-looking countertop appliance. So, whether you’re cooking chips, baking sweet treats or roasting an entire chicken, this appliance is up to the task. It's not tried and tested by us, but in our reviews, we’ve been impressed with many of Sage’s kitchen appliances, from coffee machines to pizza ovens, so it’s a brand we know you can rely on.

If a small microwave is all you need, then this one from Panasonic, with its 20l capacity, could be the one to go for, especially now it has £12 off. What’s handy is that it’s able to reheat food for the right amount of time once it knows its weight, so there’s no fussing over setting the timer yourself. It has five power levels and auto programmes for hassle-free cooking, too.

“If you’re looking for a microwave that looks as good as it performs, the Samsung solo microwave is the one” – high praise from our reviewer, who dubbed this model the best for large families (owing to its large 32ml capacity). Our tester noted this machine’s auto cook function, too, which will select the ideal mode, time and temperature to cook the food. With this deal, you can save nearly 50 per cent on the tried-and-tested model.

If you’re on the hunt for a new microwave with a minimalist design, this 23l glass front model from Samsung features a simple, streamlined look and currently has £76 off. The defrost function is a highlight - it can figure out the right amount of time needed based on weight and food type.

You can score almost 20 per cent off this slick-looking microwave from trusted brand Russell Hobbs. Featuring a 20l capacity, auto-defrost settings for last-minute meals and pre-programmed auto-cook menus that include anything from steamed fish to popcorn, with this model, you’ll be cooking up a storm in no time.

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