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Best Microwave Oven for Home Use in India

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Short answer

The IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave (opens in a new tab) is the top pick because it adds an air fry mode to its grill and convection and lists the longest auto-cook menu of the six. All six ovens in this guide are convection microwaves of 25 L or more. Every one lists the same microwave output, so the real choice is between cooking modes, menu length and warranty cover.

The IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab) has the largest cavity and adds a rotisserie. The Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B (opens in a new tab) lists the strongest grill and convection heaters. The LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV (opens in a new tab) pairs a stainless steel cavity with a long menu list. The LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry (opens in a new tab) is the second air fry model. The Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab) is the smallest and lists a long magnetron warranty.

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Comparison at a glance

The table sets out the figures the makers give. Where a maker gives no figure, the cell says Not stated.

Microwave output is 900 W on every oven, so it is left out of the table.

Comparison at a glance: 6 products compared side by side
OvenCapacityGrill powerConvection powerAuto-cook menusWarranty Amazon
IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave 28 L1000 W2100 W3001 year, 3 years magnetron and cavity View on Amazon for IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave (opens in a new tab)
IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven 30 LNot stated2200 WNot stated1 year, 3 years magnetron and cavity View on Amazon for IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab)
LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV 28 L1200 W1950 W251Labour 1 year, parts 1 year View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV (opens in a new tab)
Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B 27 L1400 W2400 W1011 year product, 5 years magnetron View on Amazon for Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B (opens in a new tab)
LG 28 L Convertible with Air Fry 28 L1200 W1950 WNot statedHeater 10 years, parts only View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry (opens in a new tab)
Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven 25 L1000 W1950 W260Magnetron 5 years View on Amazon for Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab)

Specs from each manufacturer's product page. "Not stated" means the maker does not publish it.

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave

Brand: IFB
View on Amazon for IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity28 litres
  • Microwave900 W output
  • Warranty3 years on magnetron and cavity

IFB lists this as a convection microwave with an air fry mode. The maker says the mode uses hot air and a fan to crisp food with just a brush of oil. The oven also has a grill and a long auto-cook menu.

The temperature range runs from 150 to 240 across ten settings. The LED display offers ten power levels. IFB adds six years of spare parts support to its warranty terms.

IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave specifications
TypeConvection microwave with air fry mode
Capacity28 litres
Microwave power900 W output (1450 W power consumption)
Grill power1000 W
Convection power2100 W
Auto-cook menus300
Temperature settings10 settings, 150 to 240
DisplayLED, 10 power levels
Warranty1 year comprehensive, 3 years on magnetron and cavity, 6 years spare parts support

Pros

  • The air fry mode sits beside a grill and convection, and the menu list is the longest of the six.
  • The warranty runs 3 years on the magnetron and cavity after a 1 year comprehensive term.

Cons

  • The grill is rated 1000 W, below the 1200 W and 1400 W grills on the LG and Panasonic ovens.
  • The maker's page does not name the controls type or the cavity material.

Suits: A buyer who wants air frying, grilling and convection baking in one oven with a deep list of presets.

Falls short: With no controls type given, you cannot tell from the listing how the panel is operated.

View on Amazon for IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave (opens in a new tab) Source: ifbappliances.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #2Best for the largest cavity

IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven

Brand: IFB
View on Amazon for IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity30 litres
  • Microwave900 W output
  • Warranty3 years on magnetron and cavity

IFB lists this as a convection microwave with a rotisserie. At 30 L it has the largest cavity of the six. IFB gives the convection heater 2200 W, which only the Panasonic beats.

The display is LED with ten power levels. There are ten temperature settings, from 110 to 200. The maker gives a one year comprehensive warranty, three years on the magnetron and cavity, and six years of spare parts support.

IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven specifications
TypeConvection microwave with rotisserie
Capacity30 litres
Microwave power900 W output (1400 W power consumption)
Convection power2200 W
Temperature settings10 settings, 110 to 200
DisplayLED, 10 power levels
Warranty1 year comprehensive, 3 years on magnetron and cavity, 6 years spare parts support

Pros

  • It has the largest cavity of the group and the only rotisserie listed.
  • Spare parts support is listed for six years.

Cons

  • The page gives no grill rating and no auto-cook menu count.
  • Its top temperature setting is 200, below the 240 reached by the IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave.

Suits: A buyer who values cavity size and a rotisserie over a long menu list.

Falls short: Without a grill rating or menu count, it is the hardest of the six to judge on grilling or preset cooking.

View on Amazon for IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab) Source: ifbappliances.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #3

LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV

Brand: LG
View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity28 litres
  • Microwave900 W output
  • TypeConvection microwave
  • Warranty1 year labour, 1 year parts

LG lists this as a convection microwave with a stainless steel cavity. The controls are membrane. LG gives the grill 1200 W. The convection heater gets 1950 W.

The maker lists 251 auto-cook menus. LG says cover varies by model, so check the manual for the exact terms. The listed terms are one year on labour and one year on parts.

LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV specifications
TypeConvection microwave
Capacity28 litres
Microwave power900 W output
Grill power1200 W
Convection power1950 W
Auto-cook menus251
ControlsMembrane
CavityStainless steel
WarrantyLabour 1 year, parts 1 year (magnetron cover not listed)

Pros

  • The stainless steel cavity is listed, and the menu list sits behind only the IFB 28 L and the Godrej.
  • The grill rating is higher than the 1000 W on the IFB 28 L.

Cons

  • The magnetron cover is not listed in the warranty.
  • No temperature settings or display details are given.

Suits: A buyer who puts a long preset list and a stainless steel cavity ahead of air frying.

Falls short: The listed cover is only one year on labour and one year on parts, shorter than the magnetron terms from IFB, Panasonic and Godrej.

View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV (opens in a new tab) Source: lg.com (opens in a new tab), lg.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #4

Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B

Brand: Panasonic
View on Amazon for Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity27 litres
  • Microwave900 W output
  • TypeConvection microwave
  • Warranty1 year on product, 5 on magnetron

Panasonic lists this as a convection microwave with touch controls. The maker says the Magic Grill runs the top and back grills together for faster grilling. Panasonic gives the grill 1400 W. The convection heater gets 2400 W. Both are the highest of the six.

Panasonic says the stainless steel cavity is rust-free, heats faster and is easy to clean. The product carries a 1 year warranty. The magnetron carries 5 years.

Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B specifications
TypeConvection microwave
Capacity27 litres
Microwave power900 W output
Grill power1400 W
Convection power2400 W
Auto-cook menus101
ControlsTouch
Warranty1 year on product, 5 years on magnetron

Pros

  • Both the grill and convection ratings top the group.
  • The magnetron warranty is five years.

Cons

  • The menu list is the shortest of the six.
  • The maker gives no temperature range.

Suits: A buyer who ranks heater strength first and does not need a long preset list.

Falls short: The listing leaves out the display type, so the screen is unknown before purchase.

View on Amazon for Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B (opens in a new tab) Source: store.in.panasonic.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #5

LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry

Brand: LG
View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity28 litres
  • Microwave900 W output

LG lists this as a convertible convection microwave with air fry. The controls are glass touch. Its heater ratings match the MC2846BV.

Little else is said. The page gives no menu count and no display details. The only cover it lists is on the charcoal lighting heater.

LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry specifications
TypeConvertible convection microwave with air fry
Capacity28 litres
Microwave power900 W output
Grill power1200 W
Convection power1950 W
ControlsGlass touch

Pros

  • It lists air fry alongside a grill and convection.
  • The glass touch panel is a different style from the membrane controls on the other LG.

Cons

  • No cover is listed beyond the heater, and that is for parts only.
  • The auto-cook menu count and temperature settings are not given.

Suits: A buyer who wants air fry with glass touch controls and will confirm the remaining details with LG.

Falls short: It carries the least detail of the six, with no menu count, cavity information or warranty beyond the heater.

View on Amazon for LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry (opens in a new tab) Source: lg.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #6

Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven

Brand: Godrej
View on Amazon for Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity25 litres
  • Microwave900 W output
  • TypeConvection microwave

Godrej lists this as a convection microwave. At 25 L it is the smallest of the six. The controls are a touch keypad with an LED display.

The maker lists 260 Instacook menus. Godrej says its multi-distribution system spreads heat evenly for even and faster cooking. It also says the oven has a stainless steel cavity.

Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven specifications
TypeConvection microwave
Capacity25 litres
Microwave power900 W output
Grill power1000 W
Convection power1950 W
Auto-cook menus260 Instacook menus
ControlsTouch keypad with LED display
Magnetron warranty5 years

Pros

  • The Instacook list is the second longest of the six.
  • The magnetron warranty is five years.

Cons

  • It has the smallest cavity in the group.
  • Only the magnetron cover is listed, with no term for the rest of the oven.

Suits: A buyer who wants a long preset list and a long magnetron term in a smaller cavity.

Falls short: The grill is rated 1000 W, the same as the IFB 28 L and below the LG and Panasonic ovens.

View on Amazon for Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven (opens in a new tab) Source: godrejenterprises.com (opens in a new tab)

How to choose

Start with the cooking modes. Air fry is on the IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave and the LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry. The IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven is the only one with a rotisserie. The other three are convection microwaves with a grill.

Next, look at the heater ratings. Microwave output is 900 W on all six, so it does not separate them. The table above shows the spread in grill and convection ratings. Makers supply these ratings, and they are not measured cooking results. A higher number tells you the heater is rated higher and nothing more.

Capacity comes third. The range is 25 to 30 L. The Godrej is at the small end and the IFB 30L at the large end. Check your largest dish against the cavity size before you decide.

Menus matter if you cook from presets. The IFB 28 L lists 300, the Godrej 260 and the LG MC2846BV 251. The Panasonic lists 101. Two ovens give no count at all.

Last, read the warranty. IFB gives three years on the magnetron and cavity. Panasonic and Godrej give five years on the magnetron. The LG MC2846BV lists one year on labour and one on parts. The second LG lists cover on its heater only, and LG says cover can differ by model for the MC2846BV.

Controls differ as well. LG MC2846BV uses membrane controls. Panasonic and the second LG use touch. Godrej uses a touch keypad with an LED display. IFB lists an LED display on both of its ovens.

Related: Best Microwave Oven in India, Best Solo Microwave Oven in India.

Verdict

For the widest feature set, the IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave leads this group. It combines air fry, grill, convection, the longest menu list and a long cover on the magnetron and cavity.

Choose the Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT645B if heater ratings matter most. Choose the IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven for the rotisserie and the largest cavity. Choose the LG 28 L Convection Microwave Oven MC2846BV for a stainless steel cavity and a deep menu list. Choose the Godrej 25 L Convection Microwave Oven for a long magnetron term in a smaller body. The LG 28 L Convertible Microwave Oven with Air Fry suits a buyer who wants air fry from LG and is ready to confirm the missing details.

For other angles, read the guide on the best convection microwave oven. The best grill microwave oven and the best 20 to 25 litre solo microwave oven cover two more. Brand guides cover the best ifb microwave oven and the best lg microwave oven. Every oven guide sits under ovens (otg and microwave).

Our top pickIFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave

See our top pick on Amazon for IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Which of these ovens has air fry?

Two do, one from IFB and one from LG. IFB says its mode uses hot air and a fan to crisp food with a brush of oil.

Does every oven list a grill rating?

Five of the six do. The IFB 30L Convection Microwave Oven is the exception, as its page gives no grill power. That gap makes it harder to compare with the others on grilling.

Are the heater ratings a guide to cooking results?

They are maker ratings and not test results. A higher grill or convection number shows a higher rated heater. It does not prove faster or better cooking.

Which oven has the longest auto-cook list?

The IFB 28 L Air Fry Convection Microwave lists the most, followed by the Godrej and then the LG MC2846BV. The Panasonic lists the fewest. The IFB 30L and the second LG give no count.

Which ovens say they have a stainless steel cavity?

The LG MC2846BV lists one. Panasonic says its cavity is stainless steel and rust-free. Godrej says its oven has a stainless steel cavity too. The other three do not give the material.

Where should I check the warranty?

Use the maker's page and the manual. LG says cover can differ by model for the MC2846BV. Check the retailer's page as well, since terms may change.

Is a larger cavity always the better pick?

No. Capacity is one spec among several. Menu length, heater ratings and warranty cover can matter more, depending on how you cook.

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