About Best Microwave Australia

Our Story

Best Microwave Australia started from a simple frustration: trying to find honest, Australia-specific advice about microwave ovens. When our founder was shopping for a new microwave in 2019, every search result led to American websites talking about brands and models that weren't even available at Australian retailers like Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, or The Good Guys. Prices were in US dollars, voltages were wrong, and warranty information was useless for Australian consumers.

That experience sparked an idea: what if there was a dedicated resource specifically for Australians looking to purchase kitchen appliances? A site that understood the unique needs of Australian households, from dealing with humidity in Queensland kitchens to finding compact options for Sydney apartments. A resource that compared prices in Australian dollars and considered which brands offered the best local warranty support.

Today, Best Microwave Australia has grown into a trusted resource for thousands of Australian families each month. Our small but dedicated team combines decades of collective experience in kitchen appliances, consumer electronics, and home cooking. We don't just list specifications and features; we actually use these microwaves in our own kitchens, testing everything from defrosting frozen prawns to reheating last night's lamb roast.

We understand that a microwave isn't just another appliance; it's a daily workhorse in the modern Australian kitchen. Whether you're a busy parent heating up school lunches, a university student warming soup in a shared flat, or a home chef exploring the possibilities of convection cooking, we're here to help you find the right microwave for your specific needs and budget.

Our Testing Philosophy

We believe that meaningful product recommendations must come from genuine hands-on experience. Our testing methodology goes beyond simply reading manufacturer specifications. We evaluate microwaves based on real-world Australian cooking scenarios: how evenly they reheat a meat pie, whether sensor cooking actually works with a bowl of porridge, and how intuitive the controls are when you're rushing to get dinner ready.

We pay special attention to factors that matter most to Australian consumers. Inverter technology, for instance, has revolutionised how microwaves handle delicate tasks like defrosting, and we thoroughly test these systems to see if they live up to the marketing promises. We also consider practical matters like turntable size (can it fit a standard dinner plate?), cleaning difficulty (because nobody enjoys scrubbing splattered spaghetti sauce), and noise levels for open-plan living spaces.

Our commitment to honesty means we'll tell you when a budget model genuinely outperforms a premium option, and when it's worth spending extra for features that make a real difference. We're not here to push the most expensive option; we're here to help you find the best value for your household.

Meet Our Team

Our Independence

Transparency matters to us. Best Microwave Australia is an independently operated website. We earn a small commission when you purchase through our Amazon affiliate links, but this never influences our recommendations. We recommend products based solely on their merit and value proposition for Australian consumers.

We don't accept payment for positive reviews, and we don't let affiliate commissions determine which products we feature. If a microwave doesn't meet our standards, we won't recommend it regardless of how much commission we might earn. Your trust is more valuable to us than any short-term financial gain.