Best Microwave Oven to Buy in 2025 — LG vs Samsung vs IFB vs Bajaj
A microwave oven has become essential in every modern Indian kitchen — for reheating, defrosting, baking, grilling and cooking. Value Plus stocks 47+ microwave ovens from LG, Samsung, IFB, Bajaj, Morphy Richards and Whirlpool across 135 stores. Here is our complete 2025 buying guide.
Types of Microwave Ovens
Solo Microwave — Most Affordable
Solo microwaves can only heat and defrost food. They cannot grill or bake. Best for basic reheating — leftover food, milk, tea, soup. Most affordable option starting under ₹5,000.
Best for: Basic reheating, bachelors, small families.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹4,500 – ₹8,000
Grill Microwave — Most Popular
Grill microwaves add a heating element that lets you grill kebabs, tikkas, sandwiches and chicken. The most popular choice across UP, Uttarakhand and North India. Can microwave and grill but cannot bake.
Best for: Families who want grilling capability. Most popular at Value Plus stores.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹7,000 – ₹14,000
Convection Microwave — Most Versatile
Convection microwaves add a fan and heating element that circulates hot air — allowing you to bake cakes, cookies, pizzas, bread and roast chicken. Can microwave, grill and bake — a complete oven replacement.
Best for: Baking enthusiasts, families wanting full oven functionality.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹10,000 – ₹25,000
LG vs Samsung vs IFB vs Bajaj
LG — Best Overall
LG microwave ovens are the top sellers at Value Plus stores across North India. LG's Intellowave technology ensures even heating throughout the food. The LG 20L solo and 28L convection models are the most popular. LG offers a 4-year warranty on the magnetron — the longest in the industry.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹6,000 – ₹20,000
Samsung — Best Technology
Samsung microwaves feature Slim Fry technology for healthier grilling with less oil, and Triple Distribution System for even heating. Samsung's ceramic interior is scratch-resistant, antibacterial and easy to clean. Popular in Lucknow, Meerut, Dehradun and Kanpur.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹7,000 – ₹22,000
IFB — Best for Baking
IFB makes some of the best convection microwave ovens in India — particularly popular among baking enthusiasts. IFB's Steam Clean function makes cleaning easy. The IFB 25L and 30L convection models are preferred by families who bake regularly.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹9,000 – ₹20,000
Bajaj — Best Value
Bajaj microwave ovens offer reliable performance at very competitive prices. The most popular choice in smaller UP cities. Bajaj's 20L solo and 25L grill models are the best-selling budget microwaves at Value Plus stores in Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Jhansi and Sitapur.
Price range at Value Plus: ₹4,500 – ₹12,000
Which Capacity Do You Need?
- 20–21 litres: 1–2 people, solo reheating only
- 23–25 litres: Family of 3–4, grill or bake occasionally
- 28–32 litres: Large family, frequent baking and cooking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solo, grill or convection microwave — which should I buy?
Solo is for basic reheating, grill adds grilling of kebabs and tikkas, and convection lets you bake and roast — a full oven replacement. Convection is the most versatile.
Which microwave brand is best in 2025?
LG is the best all-rounder with the longest magnetron warranty, Samsung leads on technology, IFB is best for baking, and Bajaj is the best value.
What capacity microwave do I need?
20–21 L for 1–2 people, 23–25 L for a family of 3–4, and 28–32 L for large families and frequent baking.
Can I bake a cake in a microwave?
Yes — in a convection microwave. Solo and grill models cannot bake.
Does Value Plus offer EMI and warranty on microwaves?
Yes — easy EMI on eligible purchases, genuine products with full manufacturer warranty, and free delivery in serviced areas.
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