A cheap 20L microwave costs S$79 in Singapore, a 25L inverter model about S$151 to S$250, and an air fry or steam combi S$289 to over S$1,000. We read every price off Harvey Norman, COURTS and the brands' own stores on 27 September 2026 and re-checked them on 3 November.
A decent microwave in Singapore costs less than a week of hawker lunches, but the same model can differ by S$40 or more between shops.
> Quick view: best overall is Panasonic (S$119-S$1,029); cheapest is a 20L at S$79 (Midea or Cornell); the value sweet spot is a 25L inverter for S$151-S$250. Compare shops: on 3 November Harvey Norman was cheaper on Toshiba and Midea's 5-in-1, while Sharp and Mayer's 20L were cheaper direct.
Panasonic has the widest and most dependable range in Harvey Norman's microwave aisle, and its inverter models heat more evenly than the usual on/off magnetron.PRICES: the 20L NN-ST22Q solo is S$119 at Harvey Norman (was S$149; S$129 on Panasonic's own store), the 25L NN-ST34NB S$169 at both and the 24L NN-GT35NB grill S$179 (back-order on Panasonic's store).BEST FOR MOST HOMES: the 32L NN-ST65Q inverter at S$239 on Panasonic's store (S$244 at Harvey Norman), big enough for a family plate and still a plain microwave.AIR FRY: the new 27L NN-CD58 is a 4-in-1 (air fry, bake, grill, reheat) with a top fan and 18 auto programmes, S$429 at both Harvey Norman and Panasonic's store.STEAM OVENS: the 27L NN-DS59NB grill steam oven is S$569 at both, and the 31L NN-CS89LB Pure Steam convection model is S$1,029 direct against S$1,099 at Harvey Norman.BUYING DIRECT: on the models above it now costs S$10 more at most (and less on the NN-ST65Q and NN-CS89LB), and adds Panasonic Store perks: a 1-year extended warranty, free delivery and installation, points and 0% instalments. Steam oven buyers can also sign up for Panasonic's free cooking class.
Panasonic Store: 1-year extended warranty, free delivery and installation, reward points and 0% instalments on direct orders (NN-CD58 S$429, NN-ST65Q S$239). Steam oven buyers can sign up for a free cooking class. Re-checked 3 Nov 2026.
Sharp sells direct on sharp.com.sg, and the prices on its 11.11 Sale page (the same as October's) match or beat Harvey Norman on every model it has in stock.AIR FRY: the 27L R-27C-B does microwave, convection, grill and air fry for S$289 (was S$307; the same at Harvey Norman), the lowest price we found for a microwave that air fries. The dedicated 26L R-26CAF-B Air Fry Microwave is S$369 at both (was S$393).REHEAT ONLY: the cheapest Sharp in stock is now the 20L R-2201H(W) at S$90 (was S$96), then the 20L R-20A0(K)V basic model at S$94 and the new retro-styled 20L R-20SR at S$99. The 20L R-20SA-B dial (S$95) and R-20SD-B digital (S$109) are on backorder on Sharp's store; Harvey Norman has them at S$100 and S$120. The 25L R-25SD-B is S$159 (S$169 at Harvey Norman). The 25L R-72E0(SM) grill model is S$149, down from S$193.BIG FAMILY: the 34L R-34SI-W inverter is S$199 (was S$235; S$221 at Harvey Norman). The 26L R-26SIF-BS flatbed inverter, which has no turntable, is S$199 and back in stock on Sharp's store, but out of stock online at Harvey Norman. Sharp's store delivers islandwide.
Sharp 11.11 Sale: R-27C-B air fry + convection S$289 (was S$307), R-26CAF-B S$369 (was S$393), R-34SI-W 34L inverter S$199 (was S$235), 20L R-2201H(W) S$90. Re-checked 3 Nov 2026; no end date printed.
Toshiba's home appliances in Singapore are now run by Midea, and Harvey Norman carries a dozen of its countertop microwaves with some of the biggest markdowns in the category.VALUE PICKS: the 30L ML2-EM30PE solo is S$180 (was S$299; S$189 at COURTS) and the 30L ML2-EG30PE inverter with grill S$218 (was S$339), both cheap for their size. The 25L MW3-EM25PE inverter is S$151 and the 20L MW3-MM20PE S$104.CONVECTION: for baking and roasting, the 24L MW3-SAC24SE is S$294 (was S$379) and the 34L ML3-SEC34SF S$360 (was S$459); the 26L MV-TC26TF, which adds air fry and low-temperature cooking, is S$313 (was S$399).STEAM OVENS: the 25L MX2-STR25SF steam microwave is S$807 (was S$1,199) and the 30L ER-TD5000SG superheated steam oven, which crisps and roasts with steam instead of oil, S$997 (was S$1,399).WHERE TO BUY: Toshiba does not sell online here, so these are Harvey Norman's prices. Service hotline: 6655 0088.
Harvey Norman: ML2-EG30PE 30L inverter grill S$218 (was S$339), ER-TD5000SG superheated steam S$997 (was S$1,399), MX2-STR25SF steam S$807 (was S$1,199). Re-checked 3 Nov 2026; no end date printed.
LG's NeoChef range uses a Smart Inverter for steady, even heat. Harvey Norman's October markdowns have ended, so most LG prices are now the same there and on lg.com/sg.BEST LOOKING: the 25L NeoChef Objet MS2535GIK in beige is S$229 at both (was S$259 at Harvey Norman, which sold it for S$206 in October); it is the only microwave in this guide designed to sit on an open counter as décor.EVERYDAY: the 20L MS2032GAS is S$149 and the 30L MS3032JAS S$179 at both; COURTS charges S$169 and S$199. The 25L MS2595DIS Smart Inverter is S$250 at lg.com/sg, Harvey Norman and COURTS. The 25L MH6565DIS with grill is S$261 at both. The cheapest LG is the 20L MS2082F at S$129 at Harvey Norman and COURTS.CONVECTION: LG's 39L MJ3965BGS is S$749 at both (was S$865 at Harvey Norman), and still a pre-order on LG's own store.
LG NeoChef Objet MS2535GIK S$229 and MH6565DIS 25L grill S$261 at both Harvey Norman and lg.com/sg; MS2082F 20L solo S$129 (was S$169) at Harvey Norman. Re-checked 3 Nov 2026; no end date printed.
Midea sells direct on midea.com/sg, and its 20L MMO-MM920MZ solo (700W, 5 power levels) at S$79 is the lowest brand-store price in this guide. The MMO-AM920MZ is S$89 there and at COURTS, but S$85 at Harvey Norman. The 30L MMO-EG930MX grill is S$179 on midea.com/sg and S$170 at Harvey Norman (was S$279), and the 26L MMO25PFA flatbed model, which has no turntable and connects to the Midea app over Wi-Fi, is S$219. Midea's showpiece is the 25L MMO25XHA, a 5-in-1 that combines a 1,000W inverter microwave with air fry, steam, bake and grill and 52 auto menus: S$569 at Harvey Norman and S$599 on midea.com/sg, down from S$999. Midea customer service: 6655 7666.
midea.com/sg: 20L MMO-MM920MZ S$79, 30L grill MMO-EG930MX S$179. Harvey Norman: 5-in-1 MMO25XHA S$569 (S$599 direct, was S$999). Re-checked 3 Nov 2026; no end date printed.
Mayer, the Singapore home-appliance brand, makes some of the cheapest digital 20L microwaves here.THE 20L DIGITAL: the MMMW3201D (10 power levels, 6 preset menus, child lock, one-touch express cooking) is S$119 on mayer.sg, and the same at COURTS and Best Denki. Harvey Norman charges S$199 (it cut to S$107 for a while in early October), so do not buy it there. The 20L MMMW3020 analog dial model is S$99 on mayer.sg (was S$179).BUILT-IN: if you are renovating, the side to buy from has flipped. Mayer's 25L built-in microwaves with grill are now S$593 (MMWG25B) and S$711 (MMWG30B in rose gold) at Harvey Norman, against S$659 and S$799 on mayer.sg (was S$1,199 and S$1,399).BUYING DIRECT: Mayer delivers free on orders from S$50, and new users get 5% off a first purchase, which brings the MMMW3201D to about S$113. Showrooms are listed on mayer.sg.
mayer.sg: 20L MMMW3201D S$119 (S$199 at Harvey Norman), 20L MMMW3020 S$99 (was S$179), free delivery from S$50 and 5% off a first purchase for new users. Built-in MMWG25B is cheaper at Harvey Norman, S$593. Re-checked 3 Nov 2026.
Hitachi's microwaves are the hardest in this guide to find, but you can still buy one online.WHAT IT DOES: the 27L HMR-DA2713 combines microwave, air fry, grill, bake and combination cooking, with 33 auto programmes (including 10 air fry menus) and hot-air circulation for crisp results. It also has a one-touch steam clean and a deodoriser that runs with the microwave off.WHERE TO BUY: S$329 at COURTS (RRP S$499), the same price Harvey Norman charged before it delisted the model in October. COURTS sells it on an indent basis, so delivery depends on the lead time; ask before you pay if you need it soon. COURTS also lists Hitachi's 31L MRO-S800YS steam convection microwave at S$799 (RRP S$1,299). Hitachi's own online store does not sell microwaves.ALTERNATIVES: for an air fry combi with stock on the shelf, Sharp's R-27C-B (S$289) and Panasonic's NN-CD58 (S$429) do the same job.
COURTS: Hitachi HMR-DA2713 27L air fry microwave S$329 (RRP S$499), on an indent basis, so check the delivery lead time. Re-checked 3 Nov 2026.
| Brand | Cheapest | Best 25L-32L everyday | Air fry / steam pick | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic | S$119 (NN-ST22Q, 20L) | S$239 (NN-ST65Q, 32L inverter) | S$429 (NN-CD58 air fry) | Reliable all-rounder |
| Sharp | S$90 (R-2201H(W), 20L) | S$199 (R-34SI-W, 34L inverter) | S$289 (R-27C-B air fry) | Cheapest air fry |
| Toshiba | S$104 (MW3-MM20PE, 20L) | S$218 (ML2-EG30PE, 30L inverter) | S$997 (ER-TD5000SG steam) | Superheated steam |
| LG | S$129 (MS2082F, 20L) | S$179 (MS3032JAS, 30L) | S$749 (MJ3965BGS convection) | Design (Objet S$229) |
| Midea | S$79 (MMO-MM920MZ, 20L) | S$170 (MMO-EG930MX, 30L grill, Harvey Norman) | S$569 (MMO25XHA 5-in-1, Harvey Norman) | Lowest price |
| Mayer | S$99 (MMMW3020, 20L) | S$119 (MMMW3201D 20L digital, mayer.sg) | S$593 (MMWG25B built-in, Harvey Norman) | Cheap 20L digital |
| Hitachi | S$329 (HMR-DA2713, COURTS, indent) | HMR-DA2713, 27L | HMR-DA2713 air fry | One air fry model |
These are the lowest prices we could find on 3 November 2026, by size. Check the link before you pay, because microwave prices here move every week or two.
We read every price on 27 September 2026 from Harvey Norman's full countertop and built-in microwave range (138 listings) and from the brand stores of Sharp, LG, Midea, Mayer and Panasonic, then re-read them on 9 October, 22 October and 3 November. Toshiba and Hitachi do not sell microwaves online here, so their prices come from Harvey Norman and COURTS. Samsung is left out because its Singapore store did not show microwave prices when we checked.
Prices move in both directions. Between 22 October and 3 November, Harvey Norman ended its LG markdowns (the Objet went from S$206 to S$229 and the MJ3965BGS from S$662 to S$749) and raised six of seven Panasonic models by S$8 to S$121, but cut the Toshiba range we track by S$5 to S$52 and the Mayer built-ins to S$593 and S$711. Mayer's own built-in prices rose to S$659 and S$799, and Panasonic cut the NN-CD58 on its own store from S$449 to S$429. COURTS still sells the Hitachi HMR-DA2713 that Harvey Norman delisted.
Compare Harvey Norman, COURTS and the brand's own store, because the cheapest side changes by model. On 3 November 2026 the best deals were Toshiba's 30L ML2-EM30PE at S$180 (was S$299) and Midea's 5-in-1 MMO25XHA at S$569 (was S$999) at Harvey Norman, Sharp's 34L R-34SI-W at S$199 (was S$235) on sharp.com.sg, and Mayer's 20L MMMW3201D at S$119 (was S$199) on mayer.sg and at COURTS.
Panasonic is the safest all-round choice: it has the widest range at Harvey Norman, from the 20L NN-ST22Q at S$119 to the 32L NN-ST65Q inverter at S$244 (S$239 on Panasonic's own store) and the NN-CD58 air fry combi at S$429 (prices re-checked 3 November 2026). Sharp is the best value if you want air fry (R-27C-B, S$289), Toshiba leads on steam, and LG's NeoChef Objet (S$229) is the best-looking.
20L is enough for one or two people; 25L-30L is the practical family size and fits a 30cm plate. A 25L inverter costs about S$151-S$250, for example Toshiba's MW3-EM25PE (S$151) or LG's MS2595DIS (S$250). Only go above 32L if you often reheat large platters, and measure your counter first, leaving ventilation space at the sides and top.
If your counter is short on space, yes. A combi replaces two appliances: Sharp's R-27C-B (S$289 on sharp.com.sg) and Panasonic's NN-CD58 (S$429 at Harvey Norman and Panasonic's own store) both air fry, grill and bake. A basket air fryer is still faster for small portions, so if you have room for both, a plain inverter microwave plus a separate air fryer often costs about the same.
Midea's 20L MMO-MM920MZ is S$79 on midea.com/sg, and Harvey Norman sells the Cornell CMOS202 20L at the same S$79. Sharp's cheapest is the 20L R-2201H(W) at S$90 on sharp.com.sg, and Mayer's 20L MMMW3020 is S$99 on mayer.sg. All prices were re-checked on 3 November 2026.
