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Panasonic

Excellent8.5/10

Japanese electronics and appliance group making everything from batteries to air conditioners and TVs.

Founded
1918
From
Japan
HQ
Kadoma, Japan
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Japan, China, Malaysia and other Asian plants
Also sold as
National
www.panasonic.com

Microwave

Good8.5/10Mid-range

Panasonic pioneered inverter microwaves and remains a top choice for reliability. It is among the most common recommendations in Australia and NZ, and its combination models are well regarded.

Good at

  • Inverter technology gives even, gentle defrosting
  • Near the top of owner-survey reliability ratings
  • Wide range, including steam and combi ovens

Weak at

  • Owner satisfaction lags reliability in some surveys
  • Control panels can be confusing
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
InverterFlatbedSteam combiGenius

Best for: Buyers wanting a reliable inverter microwave

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Microwave brands in United Kingdom

Panasonic is #1 of 5, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1PanasonicJapan8.5/10GoodMid-range
2LGSouth Korea8/10GoodMid-range
3BrevilleAustralia7/10GoodPremium
4SharpJapan7/10GoodBudget
5SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.