Best High capacity microwave ovens for large families

Sourabh JainApr 21, 2023, 12:14 IST

Business Insider India

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A microwave oven has become a must-have appliance in modern-day kitchens and helps in speeding up the cooking process. Microwave ovens not only help in cooking, but also allow you to easily heat up your meals.

One of the most important things that you need to consider while purchasing a microwave oven is the capacity. The capacity of the oven depends on the number of people in your family. If you have a large family, you need to invest in a high-capacity oven.

To help you decide which microwave oven to buy, we have compiled a list of some of the best high-capacity microwave ovens for large families available in India.

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

We consider each microwave’s features, including things like the capacity, cooking modes, design and durability. In addition to this, we also consider things like the auto cook menus offered, warranty and special features.

Things to look for while buying

Some of the things that you need to consider while purchasing a microwave oven for your family include the capacity, design and what type of oven you are looking for based on your expected usage.

Features comparison

Microwave	Capacity	Type	Controls	Wattage	Product link
LG 42 L Solo Microwave Oven	42-litres	Solo	Touch	1350 Watts	Buy On
Samsung 32 L Convection Microwave Oven	32-litres	Convection	Buttons	2100 Watts	Buy On
IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven	30-litres	Convection	Keypad	800 Watts	Buy On
AmazonBasics 30 L Convection Microwave	30-litres	Convection	Buttons	800 Watts	Buy On
LG 32 L Convection Microwave Oven	32-litres	Convection	Buttons	2500 Watts	Buy On
IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven	30-litres	Convection	Buttons	800 Watts	Buy On

LG 42 L Solo Microwave Oven

The LG 42-litre solo microwave oven is an excellent choice for large families. It comes with a capacity of 42-litres and tops our list in terms of capacity. It can be used for baking, reheating, defrosting and cooking. The microwave comes with a touch control that allows you to easily manage the temperature and the timer. It comes with 55 auto-cook menu options and also includes several Indian recipes. The microwave is equipped with a smart inverter that enables you to evenly cook your food. The microwave allows you to make ghee in just 12 minutes.

Pros

Design
Auto-cook menu

Cons

Controls

Samsung 32 L Convection Microwave Oven

The Samsung 32-litre convection microwave oven is another good option if you are looking for a microwave oven for your family. It comes with six power levels and offers a maximum temperature of up to 200-degrees. The microwave can be used for baking, grilling, reheating, cooking and defrosting. It comes with the slim fry technology that allows you to cook your favourite dishes in a healthy manner. It comes with an auto-cook menu that offers access to 247 recipes. It comes with a durable ceramic cavity that can be easily cleaned.

Pros

220 Indian recipes
Wide grills

Cons

Durability

IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven

The IFB 30-litre convection microwave oven is one of the most popular devices in its range and is a good option for large families. It can be used for cooking, defrosting, baking, reheating and grilling. The microwave comes with keypad controls and offers you several options to choose from. It comes with an auto-cook menu that offers 101 options. The microwave comes with a timer and is also equipped with overheat protection. It comes with a child lock option that can be enabled to prevent your children from getting hurt.

Pros

Child lock

Cons

Control

AmazonBasics 30 L Convection Microwave

The AmazonBasics 30-litre convection microwave oven is a good option if you are looking to buy a high-capacity microwave oven without burning a hole in your pocket. It comes with a stainless-steel cavity and can be used for cooking, grilling, reheating and baking. The microwave oven comes with a pre-heat function that helps in evenly cooking your favourite dishes. The microwave comes with a timer and a child lock. It comes with an auto-cook menu that offers 65 cooking options.

Pros

Price
Child lock

Cons

Design

LG 32 L Convection Microwave Oven

The LG 32-litre convection microwave oven is a feature packed microwave oven that offers a 32-litre capacity and can be used for cooking, grilling, baking, reheating and defrosting. It comes with a combination of tactile buttons and jog dials to control the temperature and select dishes. It comes with an auto-cook menu of 301 dishes, including 211 Indian dishes. The microwave can be used to make ghee in just 12 minutes. It comes with a 360-degree Motorised Rotisserie that ensures your dishes are cooked evenly.

Pros

Auto-cook menu

Cons

Price

IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven

The IFB 30-litre convection microwave oven comes with a stainless-steel cavity and offers over 10 power levels. It can be used for cooking, reheating, defrosting and grilling. The microwave oven comes with an auto-cook menu with 101 dishes. It offers overheat protection and also comes with a child lock to prevent your children from opening the device. It comes with an auto-defrost feature that allows you to easily defrost your dishes. It comes with a multi-stage cooking feature, allowing you to store three cooking programs.

Pros

Auto-cook menu
Durable

Cons

Boring design

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Best High capacity microwave ovens for large families

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

Things to look for while buying

Features comparison

LG 42 L Solo Microwave Oven

Pros

Cons

Samsung 32 L Convection Microwave Oven

Pros

IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven

Pros

Cons

AmazonBasics 30 L Convection Microwave

Pros

Cons

LG 32 L Convection Microwave Oven

Pros

Cons

IFB 30 L Convection Microwave Oven

Pros

Cons