Panasonic is a trusted brand in kitchen and homer appliances space. Its microwaves are state of the art with advanced technological solutions that not only make microwave cooking easy and simple, but also efficient and effective.
Here are our top ten models from Panasonic.
1. Panasonic NN-H765
This full sized counter top microwave comes with a capacity of 1.6 cu. ft and 1250W of power. The 15” turntable means that you can cook food for the entire family as well as throw regular parties for small groups without much trouble. Like many latest models from Panasonic this model comes with Inverter and Genius Sensor technologies.
There are few complains about this microwave except its reliability. Some customers have had the unit breakdown within a couple of months and poor after sales service from Panasonic aggravated their pain. If you are not unlucky to have picked the bad unit, this is a great appliance in your kitchen. Hence, this model sits on top of our list.
2. Panasonic NN-H965
This luxury full sized microwave comes in counter top design with a five button with flat panel. The six digit expanded display ensures that you can get instructions on the display to help you use the microwave properly. With a large capacity of 2.2.cu. ft. and 1250W of power, this is a perfect counter top microwave for a mid-sized family.
The most common problem reported about this product has been its reliability. Different customers have found that the unit tends to fail within the first month to as long as within the first three years. Overall it is a great buy for any house that requires a large microwave and deserving number two in this list.
3. Panasonic NN-SD377S
This is the first and only small sized microwave in our top ten list. With a capacity of 0.8 cu.ft.and ample power of 800W, this is a perfect microwave for students and working professionals living in smaller homes. If your primary use of microwave is to make some quick dish or reheat food, this would be the prefect model for you.
There are few complaints about this model. Except for issues with breakdown, there are no real complains about this unit. While some users believe the design is not intuitive others state the exact opposite so it probably boils down to individual perception. This is however, a great buy for the right user and thus highly ranked.
4. Panasonic NN-CD989S
This is a full sized microwave that comes in both counter top and built-in models. With 1.5 cu.ft.and 1100W, this is a high end model ideal for a family. This model comes with Genius Prestige and Inverter technologies. This is a combination microwave which means it supports microwave, convection cooking or a combination of both.
Being a relatively new product, there are few complains of durability from customers. Most of the feedback on this model have been encouraging and appreciative. Due to lack of enough review, this model is ranked four in our list.
5. Panasonic NN-SD277
This is full sized luxury over the range microwave from Panasonic. With a large capacity of 2.0 cu. ft. and 1200W of microwave power, this is a perfect family unit. This model comes with a pop out dial which gives it a rustic and yet modern look. With the patented Inverter and Genius Sensor technologies, this is really a great addition to any kitchen. Besides, all users found that mounting and installing this microwave to be very effortless, which is rare with OTR microwaves.
However, this model is not without some flaws. One complaint was that power in this microwave is too strong and it interferes with other devices in the house. Besides, being an over-the-range model, it seems to have cooling problems which can sometimes cause problems.
6. Panasonic NN-SD967S
This 2.2 cu. ft. capacity 1250W microwave falls under the full sized luxury microwaves from Panasonic. You can get it in counter-top and built-in models depending on your kitchen design. It comes with the pop-out dial for settings and a six digit display panel.
Regarding the complaints about this product the top two problems are poor durability and strong power that affects home WiFi networks.
7. Panasonic Prestige NN-SD797S
This full size microwave comes in with a 1.6 cu. ft. capacity and 1250W power. You can use it as a counter top unit or a more space saving built in model. The attractive flashing blue ring dial adds a new look to your kitchen while giving you the benefits of dial over a touch pad.
Reliability issues are common complaints with this microwave like any other model. However, besides this a common problem is the difficulty to add more cooking time with the dial than a push button.
8. Panasonic NN-SD688S
This is a family size microwave oven with 1300W power and 1.2 cu.ft. capacity. It comes with Panasonic Inverter and Genius Sensor technology. The four digit display is perfect for basic microwave functions and the dial with button panel makes programming easy.
Like all other products the most common complaint with this microwave is that it blows out within a few weeks or months. Another common problem that users have complained about is the display. Some customers have found the display difficult to read. Another issue faced by some customers is the loud beeps that are hard to stop after the cycle is completed.
9. Panasonic Prestige NN-SD997S
This is a luxury full sized microwave from Panasonic. Being a high end microwave it comes with the patented inverter and Genius Sensor technology. It has a capacity of 2.2 cu.ft and commensurate power of 1250W.
The views about this microwave are quite polarized. There are many users who appreciate the unit, its functionality and usability, at the same time there are others who are dissatisfied about many of its features. However, there were enough problems around the dial, display and timer to push this model to the bottom of our list.
10. Panasonic NN-C980W
This is a good combination microwave oven from Panasonic. It has ample capacity of 1.5 cu.ft. and power of 1100W. It comes with sensor technology to ensure perfect microwaving. IT has a host of auto cooking options and turbo defrost features too.
This unit seems to have a problem with the temperature control. Some customers feel that the convection temperature is off by 50 degrees and that affects their cooking times as well as the final product. However, its features and ease of operation are appreciated by the buyers.
