Deciding on whether to buy a product like HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave or perhaps PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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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HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave vs PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave

HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave specs

HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave
 PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave specs

PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave
Type: Combination microwave

Type: Combination microwave

Maximum microwave power: 800 W

Maximum microwave power: 1000 W

Microwave heating category: E

Microwave heating category: E

Turntable diameter: 280 mm

Flatbed design: Yes

Oven power: 1700 W

Oven power: – 1000 W
– 220°C

Fan assisted oven: Yes

Grill type: Quartz grill

Steam oven: Yes

Grill power: 1000 W

Grill type: Quartz grill

External material: Metal

Grill power: 900 W

COOKING COMPARTMENT
External material: Metal

COOKING COMPARTMENT

Capacity: 23 litres

Cavity material: Easy-clean non-stick fluorine coating

Capacity: 25 litres

FUNCTIONS
Useable capacity: 25 litres

Cavity material: Plastic

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Roast
– Crisp

FUNCTIONS

Auto cooking programs: 6 auto cook programs including:
– Chilled meal
– Frozen meal
– Fresh vegetables
– Frozen vegetables
– Pasta
– Rice

Auto defrost programs: 3 auto defrost programs including:
– Small meat pieces
– Large meat pieces
– Bread

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Steam
– Crisp

Number of power levels: 5

Auto cooking programs: 18 auto cooking programs including:
– Popcorn
– Mixed rice
– Mixed pasta
– Mixed vegetables
– Frozen lasagna
– Frozen pizza
– Quiche
– Cordon Blue/Chicken cutlets
– French Fries
– Chicken Nuggets
– Breaded Fish
– Potato Wedges
– Chicken Wings
– Sponge Cake
– Fresh Pizza
– Muffins
– Biscuits
– Meringues

Intelligent weight sensor: Yes

Auto defrost programs: 6 auto defrost programs including:
– Minced meat
– Poultry
– Fish
– Vegetables
– Bread
– Bread defrost

Internal light: Yes

Auto reheat programs: 5 auto reheat programs including:
– Soup
– Sauce
– Chilled pizza,
– Dinner plate
– Beverage

Controls: Touch & dial

Other functions: Boil

Digital display: Yes – LCD

Number of power levels: 6

Clock timer: Yes

Internal light: Yes

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes, 60 seconds

Controls: Touch

Inverter technology: Yes

Digital display: LED

Child lock: Yes

Clock timer: Yes

GENERAL
Maximum countdown on timer: 90 minutes

Programmable timer: Yes

Door hinge location: Drop down door

Child lock: Yes

Cord length: 2 m

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave
– Enamel shelf
– Grill wire rack
– Instruction manual

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Internal dimensions: 199 x 299 x 350 mm (H x W x D)

Position of vents: Top & sides

External dimensions: 310 x 483 x 396 mm (H x W x D)

Cord length: 0.9 m

Boxed dimensions: 371 x 540 x 486 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 13.5 kg

Box contents: – Hotpoint MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave
– Grill lid
– Forced air grid
– Crisp plate
– Steamer
– Turntable
– Crisp handle
– Turntable base
– Instructions
– Quick reference guide

Boxed weight: 16 kg

Internal dimensions: 222 x 336 x 331 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 310 x 520 x 458 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 372 x 592 x 526 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £230

Price: £249

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave or PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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 HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B 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 PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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 Hotpoint and Panasonic, the average was £343.60 for Hotpoint, £378.99 for Panasonic. The max for each was £1169/£4299 and minimum was £90/£19.99

Price analysis of HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave

Price analysis of PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave

  • HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 800 W
  • Capacity: 25 litres
  • Oven temperature: up to 200°C
  • Steam cooking
  • Hot air frying
  • Top features:- Multiwave technology helps you achieve more even cooking results – Golden brown crisping on your food from to bottom – Healthier frying with hot air circulation – Defrost food quickly and safely with Dynamic Defrost Multiwave technology The Hotpoint MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave uses Multiwave technology to ensure that your food is perfectly cooked each time.Microwaves enter the cavity via two emission plates that distribute heat more evenly, for food that is cooked evenly and tastes delicious. Golden brown crisping Get a golden brown crisp on your food like pies and pizzas top and bottom without overcooking.Dynamic Crisp helps you to achieve a nice outside crisp, while the inside contents stay soft and juicy. Healthier frying Crisp Fry technology helps you to fry in a healthier way using air frying instead of cooking with oil.Using three heat sources, hot air circulates all around your microwave oven for delicious results. Defrost food quickly Quickly defrost food automatically and in a safe way using Dynamic Defrost rather than risk leaving items on the counter all day.Use the function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, or bread, and cook safe in the knowledge that your food has thawed thoroughly. AccessoriesDon’t forget to add those essential microwave-safe accessories to assist you with your cooking. Whether you’re warming up lunch at work or steaming sides for your dinner, there’s plenty of useful items to help you enjoy your mealtimes.
  • Product codes: 5016108959350
  • PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 1000 W
  • Capacity: 23 litres
  • Oven temperature: up to 220°C
  • Inverter technology
  • 9 auto cooking programs
  • Top featutres: – Flatbed technology provides even more cooking space – 3 in 1 combination microwave oven with grill – A range of auto cook settings makes it easy to create meals – Space-saving drop down door is perfect for any kitchen Flatbed technologyThis microwave does away with the traditional microwave turntable. Instead it features a flat cooking surface that offers up to 30% more cooking space, with enough room for a 350 x 230 mm casserole dish.3 in 1 combination microwave oven with grillDo more with your NN-DF386BBPQ microwave. Dedicated oven and grill settings provide more versatile ways to cook your food from oven cooked roasts to grilled chicken.Built-in sensors for correct cooking timesThe NN-DF386BBPQ takes the guesswork out of cooking. A built-in sensor lets you cook a variety of food without having to enter the cooking time, weight or power level.A range of auto cook settingsTo make cooking easier it provides a choice of six cooking settings for chilled or frozen meals, fresh or frozen vegetables and rice or pasta.Space-saving drop down doorDesigned with smaller kitchens in mind, the NN-DF386BBPQ features a drop down door that also allows you to rest and cool hot dishes on.Do more with our microwave accessoriesLiven up your microwave cooking with our range of microwave-safe accessories. Whether you need to warm up your soup for lunch or steam rice and vegetables for dinner, you’ll find something to help you create exciting meals in your microwave.
  • Product codes: 5025232847532

What’s better HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave or PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave and PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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 £230 cost of HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave is closer to the expectation you had than the £249 pricep point of PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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 HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave and PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ Combination Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas PANASONIC NN-DF386BBPQ 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.



HOTPOINT MWH 27343 B Combination Microwave



Rating:
9.67 out of
10