Samsung MS23K3513AK
Our verdict · A roomy, easy-to-clean 23-litre solo microwave at around £99 — the value sweet spot for everyday use.
Buy it if
You want a spacious, easy-to-clean everyday solo microwave without paying extra for inverter technology.
Skip it if
Even defrosting and reheating is your priority — an inverter model such as our top pick handles that better.
Where to get it
Samsung MS23K3513AK
From £99
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The MS23K3513AK is our value choice: Samsung lists an 800W output, a generous 23-litre cavity, a scratch-resistant ceramic-enamel interior that wipes clean easily, auto-cook programmes, a quick-defrost function and an eco standby mode, typically for around £99. That easy-clean interior and full-size capacity for under £100 is what earns it third place ahead of the smaller budget models below. The trade-off against our top pick is straightforward — there is no inverter, so power cycles on and off and reheating is a little less even, and 800W is slightly slower than 1000W. For most households that reheat and defrost without fuss, it is the sensible-money option.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Excellent value — full 23-litre capacity for around £99
- Ceramic-enamel interior is durable and wipes clean easily
- Auto-cook and quick-defrost programmes plus an energy-saving eco mode
Cons
- No inverter, so reheating is less even than our top pick
- 800W is a touch slower than 1000W models
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-CT56JBBPQ | 88/100 | From £225 (indicative, typically £225–£249) | combination microwave |
| 3.Samsung MS23K3513AKThis pick | 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
- value all-rounder
- Typical cost
- From £99 (indicative)
- Type
- Solo
- Capacity
- 23 litres
- Power
- 800W
- Interior
- Ceramic enamel (easy-clean)
- Extras
- Auto cook, quick defrost, eco mode
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 6 sources
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