Panasonic NN-SD27HSBPQ
Our verdict · The best all-round solo microwave for most UK kitchens: its inverter design is linked to more even reheating and gentler defrosting, for around £149.
Buy it if
You reheat leftovers and defrost proteins regularly and want the most even results from a countertop solo microwave.
Skip it if
You want browning or crisping — this is solo-only, so a grill or combination model suits you better.
Where to get it
Panasonic NN-SD27HSBPQ
From £149 (indicative, typically £149–£170)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The NN-SD27HSBPQ is our pick for most people because of what separates it from the cheaper 800W solo models lower down: inverter technology. Panasonic specifies a continuous, variable power output rather than the on/off cycling of a conventional transformer microwave, which explainers and reviewers link to more even reheating and gentler defrosting without dried-out edges. It pairs that with a useful 1000W of power, a 23-litre cavity, an easy-clean enamel interior, six power levels and ten auto programmes. At an indicative £149 (rising to about £170 depending on retailer and finish) it costs roughly £50 more than a basic solo like the Samsung below, and it stays solo-only with no grill — the trade-off you accept for the best everyday reheating and defrosting here.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Inverter technology delivers steadier power for more even reheating and gentler defrosting than standard solo microwaves
- 1000W output is quick, with a roomy 23-litre cavity and wipe-clean enamel interior
- Ten auto programmes and Turbo Defrost cover most everyday tasks
Cons
- Solo model only — no grill or convection for browning and crisping
- Costs noticeably more than basic 800W solo microwaves
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Panasonic NN-SD27HSBPQThis pick | 90/100 | From £149 (indicative, typically £149–£170) | overall |
| 2.Panasonic NN-CT56JBBPQ | 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
- overall
- Typical cost
- From £149 (indicative, typically £149–£170)
- Type
- Solo (inverter)
- Capacity
- 23 litres
- Power
- 1000W, 6 power levels
- Programmes
- 10 auto programmes, Turbo Defrost
- Turntable
- 285mm
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 6 sources
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