Panasonic NN-CT56JBBPQ
Our verdict · A genuine three-in-one that microwaves, grills and bakes — the closest thing to a second oven on your worktop.
Buy it if
You want one appliance to stand in for a small oven and will actually use the grilling and baking, not just reheat.
Skip it if
You only ever reheat and defrost — you would pay a big premium for convection you won't use.
Where to get it
Panasonic NN-CT56JBBPQ
From £225 (indicative, typically £225–£249)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The NN-CT56JBBPQ ranks second because it does something no solo model can: Panasonic specifies a 1000W microwave, a 1300W quartz grill and a convection oven reaching 220°C in one 27-litre unit, so it can defrost, reheat, grill and bake or roast. That versatility, backed by 29 auto programmes, is why it sits above the cheaper solo models for anyone short on oven space. The trade-offs are real, though — at an indicative £225 to £249 it is the most expensive pick here, it is a larger unit, and combination cooking has more of a learning curve than a plain solo. Choose it only if you will genuinely use the grill and convection; if not, the solo picks give you the everyday functions for far less.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Three appliances in one: 1000W microwave, 1300W quartz grill and convection oven to 220°C
- Large 27-litre capacity with 29 auto programmes
- Can bake, roast and crisp — useful as a second oven in a small kitchen
Cons
- Most expensive model here and a larger footprint
- Combination cooking is more complex than a simple solo microwave
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Panasonic NN-SD27HSBPQ | 90/100 | From £149 (indicative, typically £149–£170) | overall |
| 2.Panasonic NN-CT56JBBPQThis pick | 88/100 | From £225 (indicative, typically £225–£249) | combination microwave |
| 3.Samsung MS23K3513AK | 84/100 | From £99 (indicative) | value all-rounder |
| 4.Panasonic NN-E28JBMBPQ | 81/100 | From £90 (indicative, typically £90–£100 RRP) | compact for small kitchens |
| 5.Russell Hobbs RHM2076B | 79/100 | From £70 (indicative) | budget |
Key facts
- Best for
- combination microwave
- Typical cost
- From £225 (indicative, typically £225–£249)
- Type
- Combination (microwave + grill + convection)
- Capacity
- 27 litres
- Microwave power
- 1000W
- Grill / convection
- 1300W grill, convection to 220°C
- Programmes
- 29 auto programmes
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 6 sources
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