Deciding on whether to buy a product like HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave or perhaps SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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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HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave vs SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave

HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave specs

HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave
 SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave specs

SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave
Type: Microwave with grill

Type: Solo microwave

Maximum microwave power: 1000 W

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Microwave heating category: A

Flatbed design: Yes

Turntable diameter: 325 mm

COOKING COMPARTMENT
Grill type: Single grill

Grill power: 800 W

Capacity: 50 litres

COOKING COMPARTMENT

FUNCTIONS

Capacity: 31 litres

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat

Useable capacity: 31 litres

Auto cooking programs: 6 auto cook programs including:
– Auto cook

Cavity material: Easy-clean enamel

Auto defrost programs: 5 auto defrost programs

FUNCTIONS

Controls: Push buttons & dial

Digital display: Yes – LED

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

Clock timer: Yes

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

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

Number of power levels: 7

Colour: Stainless steel

Controls: Dial & touch

Box contents: – Samsung NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave
– Product manual

Digital display: Yes – LED

External dimensions: 454 x 595 x 570 mm (H x W x D)

Clock timer: Yes

Boxed dimensions: 578 x 700 x 663 mm (H x W x D)

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Weight: 35 kg

GENERAL

Boxed weight: 38.56 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Door hinge location: Drop down door

Cord length: 1.35 m

Colour: Stainless steel

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

External material: Stainless steel

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

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

Weight: 39 kg

Boxed weight: 43 kg

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

Price: £319

Price: £399

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave or SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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 HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, 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 SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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 Hotpoint and Samsung, the average was £343.60 for Hotpoint, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £1169/£9999.99 and minimum was £90/£9.98

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

Price analysis of SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave

  • 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
  • SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Flatbed design
  • Easy-clean enamel interior
  • 6 auto cooking programs
  • Top features: – Generous capacity to cook more in one go – Quick and easy cleaning – Auto programs make cooking easy Generous capacity With a spacious 50 litre capacity, you can cook more at once. Easily accommodate large items like the veg for a big Sunday lunch for all the family. Quick and easy cleaning The durable, anti-bacterial ceramic enamel interior is easy to clean and scratch resistant. The Samsung NQ50K3130BS/EU Oven’s inner surface can be quickly cleaned with a simple wipe of a cloth, so it’s ready to use for your next meal. A steam cleaning function effectively loosens and removes food particles and stubborn stains within the microwave cavity. Simply fill the cup inside the oven with water and it quickly bathes the cavity, so residue can be easily wiped away.Handy programs Quick Defrost uses an automatic defrost algorithm to calculate the required defrosting time. The microwave then adjusts its settings accordingly, so the joint of meat for your roast will be evenly thawed and ready to cook. The Keep Warm function is great for when you’re preparing several dishes at one. Use it to keep everything at the correct temperature without accidentally over-cooking until you’re ready to serve.
  • Product codes: 8806088381442

What’s better HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave or SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave and SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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 £319 cost of HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave is closer to the expectation you had than the £399 pricep point of SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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 HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave and SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo 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.



HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave



Rating:
9.40 out of
10