Best microwave deals in June 2025: Save on top tried and tested models

The humble microwave can make your life much easier, with many models doing a whole lot more than simply warming up leftovers. With rising household costs, research has found a microwave is a more cost-efficient way to cook than an electric oven, with the average model costing far less per day to run. A simple switch-up in kitchen appliances can save you hundreds of pounds per year.

The good news is that there are many different types of microwaves, so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs. There are solo models, which are basic microwaves that heat and defrost; grill versions, which combine normal microwave cooking with a grilling element; and combi options, which do everything the other two machines can, as well as roast, crisp and brown like a conventional oven.

If you’re unsure which model is best for you, we’d recommend reading our tried-and-tested reviews of the best microwaves, which demystify the entire buying process and answer all your questions.

When it comes to making it a less costly purchase, however, it’s here that we’ve rounded up the best discounts on leading microwaves.

Read on for how you can save money on your next microwave and prepare to whip up meals in minutes with one of these top models.

Now with more than 20 per cent off, Samsung’s smart combi model was praised by our reviewer, Rachel Penn, as a do-it-all option, since it comes complete with convection oven and air fryer capabilities. “Sleek, stylish and very powerful, it’s a super modern piece of art”, she said of the appliance. It can be controlled using an app, it’s powerful, and the touch screen is “very responsive”. Just bear in mind the text on the microwave is quite small.

If you don’t already have an air fryer in your kitchen arsenal, consider this two-in-one model from Salter, which currently has £30 off. It combines the capabilities of a microwave and an air fryer in one handy appliance, plus it topped our round-up of the best microwaves and landed a spot in our pick of the best air fryers.

Our reviewer Rachael found that it “did a good job of everything from cooking jacket potatoes to reheating leftover pizza” and said the keep warm function was a standout feature. There are 10 preset functions, and it will cater to larger households thanks to its 26l capacity.

This capacious and multi-use appliance was one of the “easiest-to-use microwaves” that our tester, Rachael Penn, reviewed. The Daewoo five-in-one is a do-it-all model with 28 cooking presets that take the guesswork out of cooking timings. “The microwave function works incredibly well – it’s powerful yet eco-efficient and because of its large capacity, everything gets evenly cooked so you won’t have to keep taking it out and turning it around”, said Rachel.

This 16 per cent discount saves £35 - a small saving but worth having. You can also get it for around this price at Very.

If a small microwave is all you need, then this 20l model from Swan could be perfect, especially now it has £23 off. We named it our best compact microwave. Our reviewer, Rachael, said it has enough capacity to fit a standard-sized dinner plate, “handy” preset functions and “intuitive controls.” Now’s a good time to nab this deal, as you won’t find it much cheaper elsewhere.

Here’s a small saving on a tried-and-tested microwave from Salter. In her review, tester Rachael Penn praised this model for having the best design on test, noting its “sleek black design with wooden highlights”. As for performance, it “did a good job at cooking food and was super efficient when defrosting items”, she said. What’s more, the microwave was quiet and easy to operate.

“If you’re looking for a microwave that looks as good as it performs, the Samsung solo microwave is the one” – high praise from our reviewer, who dubbed this model the best for large families (owing to its large 32ml capacity). Our tester noted this machine’s auto cook function, too, which will select the ideal mode, time and temperature to cook the food. With this deal, you can save more than 25 per cent on the tried-and-tested model.

When we put this model to the test, our reviewer, Rachael, said that this “powerful” microwave “cooks food quickly and evenly”. She recommended it for anyone short on space, owing to its “small and compact size”, and said the manual controls were simple and “easy to use”. This was the best budget model in the review, too, and it’s even more of a steal with this discount, which brings the price down to less than £70.

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