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Convection microwave

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Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 12:38:47

Can anyone recommend a good microwave that also acts as a convection oven/air fryer please? If it comes in black, so much the better, and I think I would prefer a flatbed one (ie without a turntable) but I'm not stuck on that.

I'm looking for a free-standing one, as opposed to built-in, and there are no size restrictions as it will sit on a worktop. There are lots of reviews online, but I would prefer a recommendation from someone who has used on, if possible.

Thanks in advance if you can help.

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 12:47:25

I am looking at this one, which seems to fit the bill. Does anyone have this model (there are no reviews)?

www.hartsofstur.com/sage-the-smart-oven-air-fryer-black-truffle-sov860btr4guk1.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuJmzwumiggMV1ertCh0hAQX1EAQYAyABEgL3x_D_BwE

rosie1959 Wed 01-Nov-23 13:15:54

Does that model have a microwave option Doodledog I can’t see it mentioned in the description. The oven looks quite small too.
I have a Sharp model with 40ltr capacity so it is often used in favour of our main oven

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 13:56:38

Oh! You're right. That will be why it's in the sale grin, I had searched under combi microwaves and it came up, so I assumed it would.

Rats. it would have been perfect, too. Thanks for spotting that - I would have been kicking myself if I'd bought it.

Juggernaut Wed 01-Nov-23 14:06:43

I have this and love it.
John Lewis have it at £399.95.
Sage SMO870 Combi Wave, Air Fryer, Convection Oven & Microwave
Previously I've always had Panasonic Microwaves, including my last two Combination Microwave/Convection/Grill models.
I've found Sage products are all wonderful, and this is as good as everything else!

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 14:10:43

Thanks, Juggernaut, I'll have a look. My current microwave is Sage, and I love it too. I'm taking it to our lodge, and getting rid of the one that's there, which is why I want a new one.

The one I linked to is the only one I've seen in black, which is why I was so happy with it, but I definitely want the microwave function grin

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 14:15:07

Ooh! The Sage website has it in black! Excellent, thank you.

How does its airfare facility compare to a standalone air fryer, please?

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 14:15:54

Airfare? Airfry!

Blinko Wed 01-Nov-23 15:19:47

I have a Panasonic combi microwave/convection oven. I have a separate air fryer. I didn't know you could get an air fryer as part of the combi set up.

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 15:23:46

The plan is to get rid of my air fryer and use a combination microwave. I have a Ninja, and it takes up space on the worktop. As I am changing the microwave anyway, it seems like a good idea to get one that will airfry as well.

ayse Wed 01-Nov-23 15:29:26

Juggernaut

I have this and love it.
John Lewis have it at £399.95.
Sage SMO870 Combi Wave, Air Fryer, Convection Oven & Microwave
Previously I've always had Panasonic Microwaves, including my last two Combination Microwave/Convection/Grill models.
I've found Sage products are all wonderful, and this is as good as everything else!

I’ve also had Panasonics but I wasn’t 100% happy with the last one. I’m going to check out Sage. Thanks

Doodledog Wed 01-Nov-23 16:00:37

Costco have them in for £324.99, which is a good saving. Free delivery too.

Doodledog Wed 06-Dec-23 19:19:45

Well, I got one (the Sage). It had gone up by £50, which is annoying, but I had nowhere to put it until now. I have tried it tonight, and the functions I used seem fine. Whether it will do what I wanted and replace the Ninja remains to be seen though. I suspect not, to be honest.

I also think it would have been better if they had included a recipe book. For the price of the thing it's not a big ask. The instructions assume you know why (and when) you'd want to use the myriad functions. As I had a Sage microwave before, I am familiar with a lot of them, but by no means all. This machine seems to be capable of doing a lot!

PLUGnPOINT Thu 04-Jan-24 12:53:14

Yes i was using like this microwave oven. I was purchased this oven when i lived in Dubai. You know Dubai is a hub of technology. Maybe i purchased this from www.plugnpoint.com/product-category/appliances/ranges-ovens-cooktops/ovens/ .