Deciding on whether to buy a product like KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill or perhaps SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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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KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill vs SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave

KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill specs

KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill
 SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave specs

SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave
Type: Microwave with grill

Type: Combination microwave

Compact design: Yes

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Turntable diameter: 318 mm

Microwave heating category: E

Oven power: – 2100 W
– 200°C

Turntable diameter: 325 mm

Grill type: Sheath

Oven power: 900 W

Grill power: 1500 W

Grill type: Quartz grill

External material: Metal

Grill power: 1050 W

COOKING COMPARTMENT
External material: Stainless steel

COOKING COMPARTMENT

Capacity: 28 litres

Cavity material: Ceramic with easy-clean enamel lining

Capacity: 30 litres

FUNCTIONS
Useable capacity: 29.7 litres

Cavity material: Painted

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Roast

FUNCTIONS

Auto cooking programs: 30 auto cook programs including:
– Auto reheat/cook
– Healthy cooking
– Dough proof/Yogurt

Auto defrost programs: 5 auto defrost programs

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat

Number of power levels: 6

Auto cooking programs: 8 auto cook programs including:
– Popcorn
– Coffee
– Fresh vegetable
– Potato
– Pizza
– Reheat
– Grill / combined chicken
– Grill / combined steaks

Internal light: Yes

Auto defrost programs: 1 auto defrost program including:
– Weight defrost

Controls: Touch

Auto reheat programs: 1 auto reheat program including:
– reheat

Digital display: Yes – LED

Number of power levels: 6

Clock timer: Yes

Internal light: No

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Controls: Dial & knob

Child lock: Yes

Digital display: LED

Other features: – Turntable on/off function
– Deodorisation

Clock timer: Yes

GENERAL
Maximum countdown on timer: 95 minutes

Programmable timer: Yes

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Child lock: Yes

Cord length: 1.1 m

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Samsung MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave
– Turntable
– Round rack

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Internal dimensions: 235.5 x 358 x 327 mm (H x W x D)

Position of vents: Top & sides

External dimensions: 310 x 517 x 474.8 mm (H x W x D)

Cord length: 1 m

Boxed dimensions: 371 x 586 x 518 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Silver

Weight: 17.5 kg

Box contents: Kenwood K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill

Boxed weight: 20.2 kg

Internal dimensions: 240 x 358 x 354 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

External dimensions: 300 x 539 x 453 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 366 x 608 x 505 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 17.5 kg

Boxed weight: 19 kg

Price: £99

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill or SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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 KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact 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 SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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 Kenwood and Samsung, the average was £323.99 for Kenwood, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £949/£9999.99 and minimum was £14.99/£9.98

Price analysis of KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill

Price analysis of SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave

  • KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Capacity: 30 litres
  • 8 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 325 mm
  • Cook for the whole family with the Kenwood K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill. The large capacity means there’s plenty of space. And with eight cooking programs to choose from, you can prepare your favourite food in no time at all – whether you want to reheat your pizza or warm up your coffee, you’ll have your food just the way you like it with just the touch of a button. The defrost function saves you time waiting for the ice to melt on your frozen mince, and lets you get to cooking the meat quicker. You can even cook food that you normally can’t in a traditional microwave thanks to the built-in grill. Now, you can prepare crispy bacon without needing to use your cooker. You can get the most out of your microwave cooking with our range of microwave-safe accessories. Whether you need to warm up your beef for lunch or steam vegetables for dinner, you’ll find something to help you create delicious meals in your microwave.
  • Product codes: 5017416778190
  • SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Capacity: 28 litres
  • Oven temperature: up to 200°C
  • Enamel coating
  • Bread proving function
  • Top features: – Simple cleaning thanks to the enamel interior – Even cooking with the Triple Distribution System – Smart design makes it ideal for any kitchen Simple cleaningThe MC28H5013AK boasts the ceramic enamel interior which lets you keep your microwave clean easily. It’s easier to clean off splatters and splashes, and is anti-bacterial. The surface won’t discolour over time, and is also scratch-resistant so you can microwave, heat and grill for years to come.Even cookingThe Triple Distribution System provides quick and even cooking, so no matter which meal you’re cooking, you can be sure that everything will be thoroughly heated. The wide distribution of waves means that nothing in the cavity will be missed.Smart designThe control panel gives you all your options in one place, so you can simply select the program or function you need. There’s even an ECO mode that cuts down the energy consumption of the MC28H5013-AK.The ice blue LED display makes it easy to see which program you have selected whilst adding a touch of class to your cooking.There’s also a deodourisation setting that forces bad smells from your microwave cavity, so your food will always taste fresh and tasty.More options with 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.Create quick but stunning evening meals with the Samsung MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave.
  • Product codes: 8806085954946

What’s better KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill or SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill and SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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 £99 cost of KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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 KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill and SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU Combination Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG MC28H5013AK/EU 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.



KENWOOD K30GMS18 Compact Microwave with Grill



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