Deciding on whether to buy a product like ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill or perhaps HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill vs HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave

ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill specs

ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill
 HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave specs

HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave
Type: Microwave with grill

Type: Microwave with grill

Compact design: Yes

Maximum microwave power: 1000 W

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Microwave heating category: A

Turntable diameter: 325 mm

Turntable diameter: 325 mm

Grill type: Quartz grill

Grill type: Single grill

Grill power: 1000 W

Grill power: 800 W

External material: Stainless steel

COOKING COMPARTMENT
COOKING COMPARTMENT

Capacity: 31 litres

Capacity: 26 litres

Useable capacity: 31 litres

Useable capacity: 25.37 litres

Cavity material: Easy-clean enamel

Cavity material: Easy-clean enamel

FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Warming
– Roast
– Crisp

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Warming

Auto cooking programs: 9 auto cook programs including:
– Defrost
– Drinks
– Fast heating
– Frozen food
– Pasta
– Precooked food

Auto cooking programs: 8 auto cook programs including:
– Beverages
– Chicken pieces
– Fish Gratin
– Fresh Gratin
– Fresh vegetables
– Jacket potatoes
– Kebabs
– Potatoes

Auto defrost programs: 2 auto defrost programs including:
– Defrost
– Defrost & cook

Auto defrost programs: 7 auto defrost programs including:
– Bread
– Chops
– Fish
– Meat
– Minced meat
– Poultry
– Steak

Number of power levels: 7

Number of power levels: 5

Controls: Dial & touch

Intelligent weight sensor: Yes

Digital display: Yes – LED

Moisture sensor: No

Clock timer: Yes

Internal light: Yes

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Controls: Dial & buttons

GENERAL
Digital display: LED

Clock timer: Yes

Door hinge location: Drop down door

Maximum countdown on timer: 90 minutes

Cord length: 1.35 m

Programmable timer: Yes

Colour: Stainless steel

Child lock: Yes

Box contents: – Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H Built-in Microwave with Grill
– Turntable

GENERAL

External material: Stainless steel

External dimensions: 385 x 595 x 468 mm (H x W x D)

Professional installation: Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Knowhow experts.

Boxed dimensions: 552 x 620 x 660 mm (H x W x D)

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Weight: 39 kg

Colour: Black

Boxed weight: 43 kg

Box contents: – ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill
– Grill rack
– Low grill rack

Manufacturer’s guarantee: – 1 year labour
– 10 years parts

Internal dimensions: 207 x 342 x 368 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 459 x 594 x 417 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 525 x 660 x 535 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 18.5 kg

Boxed weight: 22 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £338

Price: £319

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill or HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 1195 products in the same category as ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill, which is the Microwaves category. Of these 1195 products the average price was £966.67, the most expensive was £5599 and the cheapest was just £4.97. We then looked at the price of the 1195 in the same as the HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, which of course the average was £966.67, top price was £5599 and cheapest £4.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Zanussi and Hotpoint, the average was £367.03 for Zanussi, £343.60 for Hotpoint. The max for each was £670/£1169 and minimum was £97/£90

Price analysis of ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill

Price analysis of HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave

  • ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Capacity: 25.37 litres
  • Easy-clean enamel interior
  • 15 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 325 mm
  • Top features: – Compact design without compromising on capacity – Auto cook programmes for simpler cooking – Defrost dishes safely with the smart defrost function Compact design This AEG ZBG26642XA Built-in Microwave with Grill provides a one-stop solution for grilling, heating and defrosting. The large 26 litre capacity ensures you can cook any dish and the compact design frees up kitchen space. Auto cook programs With eight cooking programs, including kebabs and fresh vegetables, you can prepare any type of dish with ease. Perfect for those who want a quick and hassle free meal after work. Defrost dishes safely Safely and gently defrost dishes, locking-in flavours, textures, and nutrients so that you can enjoy a quick and delicious meal whenever you like.
  • Product codes: 7332543544929
  • HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 1000 W
  • Capacity: 31 litres
  • Plate warming function
  • 9 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 325 mm
  • Top features: – Thorough heat distribution with Multi-wave technology – Versatile cooking, defrosting and grilling – Modern LED display is easy to read and use Thorough heat distributionEnsure a thorough heat distribution throughout your microwave with Multi-wave technology, which uses two emission plates to produce even cooking results every time you prepare a meal.As well as great cooking results, the Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H Built-in Microwave with Grill can prepare crispy meats and vegetables with the powerful grill and the Dynamic Crisp technology.Versatile cooking, defrosting and grillingWhether you’re defrosting leftovers or preparing a fresh meal, you can enjoy cook with confidence when you use the automatic cooking modes – including a pizza program, fast heating and more.You can also make larger meals more easily with the generous 31 litre capacity, which is ideal for small families and couples.Modern LED displayIt’s simple to control and navigate your Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H built-in microwave with the bright LED display, featuring easy to use dial and touch controls.About Hotpoint and Jamie Oliver Inventive home cooking and user-friendly products – that’s what Jamie Oliver and Hotpoint aim to deliver. Create mouth-watering meals that bring friends and family together. User-friendly kitchen appliances let you express yourself – eat well and cook the way you want to.
  • Product codes: 5016108966884

What’s better ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill or HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill and HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £338 cost of ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill is closer to the expectation you had than the £319 pricep point of HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill and HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Microwaves as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ZANUSSI ZBG26642XA Built-In Microwave with Grill



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