Deciding on whether to buy a product like SMEG SF4390MCX 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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SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave vs SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave

SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave specs

SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave
 SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave specs

SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave
Type: Built-in combination microwave

Type: Solo microwave

Maximum microwave power: 1000 W

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Flatbed design: Yes

Flatbed design: Yes

Oven power: – 1000 W
– 250°C

COOKING COMPARTMENT
Fan assisted oven: Yes

Grill type: Single grill

Capacity: 50 litres

Grill power: 1500 W

FUNCTIONS
COOKING COMPARTMENT

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat

Capacity: 50 litres

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

Useable capacity: 40 litres

Auto defrost programs: 5 auto defrost programs

Cavity material: Easy-clean enamel

Controls: Push buttons & dial

FUNCTIONS

Digital display: Yes – LED

Clock timer: Yes

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Warming

GENERAL
Auto cooking programs: 24 auto cook programs including:
– Meat
– Fish
– Vegetables
– Desserts
– Bread
– Pizza
– Pasta

Auto defrost programs: 2 auto defrost programs including:
– Defrost by time
– Defrost by weight

Colour: Stainless steel

Number of power levels: 3

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

Controls: Dials

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

Digital display: Yes – LCD

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

Clock timer: Yes

Weight: 35 kg

Two-tier cooking: Yes

Boxed weight: 38.56 kg

Child lock: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Other features: – Rising
– Sabbath
– Keep warm
– Eco light
– Quick start
– Vapour clean

GENERAL

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

Door hinge location: Drop down door

Cord length: 1.15 m

Colour: Stainless steel & black glass

Box contents: – Smeg SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave
– Instruction manual

External material: Stainless steel & glass

Internal dimensions: 212 x 462 x 407 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 450 x 597 x 548 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 535 x 635 x 680 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 24.5 kg

Boxed weight: 39.9 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £786

Price: £399

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SMEG SF4390MCX 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 SMEG SF4390MCX 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 Smeg and Samsung, the average was £768.00 for Smeg, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £4249/£9999.99 and minimum was £62/£9.98

Price analysis of SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave

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

  • SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 1000 W
  • Capacity: 50 litres
  • Oven temperature: up to 250°C
  • Easy-clean enamel interior
  • 26 auto cooking programs
  • Top features: – Combination microwave to suit your busy lifestyle – 24 automatic cooking programs to simplify life and ensure perfect results – Flatbed and multi-layered cooking system so you can prepare different dishes at once – Eclipse glass to see what is happening in the oven – Enamel liner and Vapour Clean function for fuss-free maintenance Combination microwaveHeat, roast, crisp and brown as you would with a large conventional oven. This Smeg SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave provides you with microwave energy, a grill and fanned hot air so that you can prepare anything you need with quick and perfect results. 24 automatic cooking programsFocus your energy on other aspects of your busy life and let the SF4390MCX do the cooking. Simply enter the food type, quantity and desired cooking, and the oven automatically goes to work for you by selecting cooking function, time and temperature.Flatbed and multi-layered cooking systemWith this Built-in Combination Microwave’s flatbed, you enjoy a lot more flexibility and space to cook various foods at once. The multi-layered cooking system ensures that if you are making a curry and a dessert at the same time, there’ll be no flavour transfer between those foods. Eclipse glassThis Smeg oven features special black glass that stays dark when not in use, and then becomes transparent when your combination microwave is at work, giving you an enhanced view of the cooking in action. Enamel liner and Vapour CleanThe SF4390MCX has a special enamel coating that makes it difficult for spills and splutters to stick to its surface, making cleaning a breeze. When you need an extra hand cleaning, the Vapour Clean function uses steam from the base of the oven to lift food spillage. 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: 8017709191443
  • 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 SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave or SAMSUNG NQ50K3130BS/EU Built-in Solo Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between SMEG SF4390MCX 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 £786 cost of SMEG SF4390MCX 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 SMEG SF4390MCX 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 SMEG SF4390MCX 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.



SMEG SF4390MCX Built-in Combination Microwave



Rating:
9.43 out of
10