A basic 20L microwave costs S$79 in Singapore, a 25L inverter model about S$170 to S$250, and an air fry or steam combi S$300 to over S$1,000. We read every price off Harvey Norman and the brands' own stores on 27 September 2026 and re-checked them on 9 October.
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$123-S$978 at Harvey Norman); cheapest is Midea's 20L at S$79; the value sweet spot is a 25L inverter for S$170-S$250. Compare both: on 9 October Harvey Norman undercut the brand stores on Panasonic, LG and Mayer, while Sharp was 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$123 (was S$149), the 25L NN-ST34NB S$161 and the 24L NN-GT35NB grill S$170.BEST FOR MOST HOMES: the 32L NN-ST65Q inverter at S$227, 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$408 at Harvey Norman and S$449 on Panasonic's own store.STEAM OVENS: the 27L NN-DS59NB grill steam oven is S$541 (was S$673) and the 31L NN-CS89LB Pure Steam convection model S$978 (was S$1,223).BUYING DIRECT: it costs S$41 more on the NN-CD58 but 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$449). Steam oven buyers can sign up for a free cooking class. Re-checked 9 Oct 2026.
Sharp sells direct on sharp.com.sg, and its Mid Autumn Sale prices (still showing on 9 October) 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 (was S$393).REHEAT ONLY: the 20L R-20SA-B dial model is S$95 (S$100 at Harvey Norman), the 20L R-20SD-B digital S$109 (S$120 at Harvey Norman) and the 25L R-25SD-B S$159. 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 out of stock on Sharp's store but S$189 at Harvey Norman. Sharp's store delivers islandwide.
Sharp Mid Autumn 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). Re-checked 9 Oct 2026; no end date printed.
Toshiba's home appliances in Singapore are now run by Midea, and Harvey Norman carries eleven of its microwaves with some of the biggest markdowns in the category.VALUE PICKS: the 30L ML2-EM30PE solo is S$189 (was S$299) and the 30L ML2-EG30PE inverter with grill S$229 (was S$339), both cheap for their size. The 25L MW3-EM25PE inverter is S$159 and the 20L MW3-MM20PE S$109.CONVECTION: for baking and roasting, the 24L MW3-SAC24SE is S$309 (was S$379) and the 34L ML3-SEC34SF S$379 (was S$459); the 26L MV-TC26TF, which adds air fry and low-temperature cooking, is S$329 (was S$399).STEAM OVENS: the 25L MX2-STR25SF steam microwave is S$849 (was S$1,199) and the 30L ER-TD5000SG superheated steam oven, which crisps and roasts with steam instead of oil, S$1,049 (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$229 (was S$339), ER-TD5000SG superheated steam S$1,049 (was S$1,399), MX2-STR25SF steam S$849 (was S$1,199). Re-checked 9 Oct 2026; no end date printed.
LG's NeoChef range uses a Smart Inverter for steady, even heat.BEST LOOKING: the 25L NeoChef Objet MS2535GIK in beige is S$206 at Harvey Norman (was S$259) and S$229 on lg.com/sg; it is the only microwave in this guide designed to sit on an open counter as décor.ON LG'S STORE: the 20L MS2032GAS is S$149 and the 30L MS3032JAS S$179. The 25L MS2595DIS Smart Inverter is S$250 on lg.com/sg and now also S$250 at Harvey Norman (it was S$215 there on 27 September). The 25L MH6565DIS with grill is S$238 at Harvey Norman against S$261 direct.CONVECTION: LG's 39L MJ3965BGS is S$662 at Harvey Norman (was S$865), against S$749 and a pre-order on LG's own store.
Harvey Norman: LG NeoChef Objet MS2535GIK S$206 (S$229 on lg.com/sg), MH6565DIS 25L grill S$238 (S$261 direct), MS2082F 20L solo S$129 (was S$169). Re-checked 9 Oct 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 Harvey Norman. The 30L MMO-EG930MX grill is S$179 (was S$279 at Harvey Norman), 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$599 on both midea.com/sg and Harvey Norman, down from S$999. The 30L MSO-ST30N5-CY steam air fryer oven is still listed but no longer shows a price on midea.com/sg. Midea customer service: 6655 7666.
midea.com/sg: 20L MMO-MM920MZ S$79, 5-in-1 MMO25XHA S$599 (was S$999), 30L grill MMO-EG930MX S$179. Re-checked 9 Oct 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 now S$107 at Harvey Norman (it was S$199 there on 27 September) and S$119 on mayer.sg, so the retailer is the cheaper place to buy it. The 20L MMMW3020 analog dial model is S$99 on mayer.sg (was S$179).BUILT-IN: if you are renovating, Mayer's 25L built-in microwaves with grill are S$659 (MMWG25B, was S$1,199) and S$799 (MMWG30B in rose gold, was 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, still above Harvey Norman. Showrooms are listed on mayer.sg.
Harvey Norman: 20L MMMW3201D S$107 (S$119 on mayer.sg). mayer.sg: 20L MMMW3020 S$99 (was S$179), free delivery from S$50 and 5% off a first purchase for new users. Re-checked 9 Oct 2026.
Hitachi sells one microwave in Singapore.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. PRICE: Harvey Norman has it at S$329. It was marked down from S$499 on 27 September; by 9 October the S$499 "was" price had gone but the price held, which puts it between Sharp's S$289 R-27C-B and Panasonic's S$408 NN-CD58.WHERE TO BUY: Hitachi's own online store does not sell microwaves, so buy it through Harvey Norman or other Hitachi dealers.
Harvey Norman: Hitachi HMR-DA2713 27L air fry microwave S$329, the only Hitachi microwave sold here. Re-checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Brand | Cheapest | Best 25L-32L everyday | Air fry / steam pick | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic | S$123 (NN-ST22Q, 20L) | S$227 (NN-ST65Q, 32L inverter) | S$408 (NN-CD58 air fry) | Reliable all-rounder |
| Sharp | S$95 (R-20SA-B, 20L) | S$199 (R-34SI-W, 34L inverter) | S$289 (R-27C-B air fry) | Cheapest air fry |
| Toshiba | S$109 (MW3-MM20PE, 20L) | S$229 (ML2-EG30PE, 30L inverter) | S$1,049 (ER-TD5000SG steam) | Superheated steam |
| LG | S$129 (MS2082F, 20L) | S$238 (MH6565DIS grill at Harvey Norman) | S$662 (MJ3965BGS convection at Harvey Norman) | Design (Objet S$206) |
| Midea | S$79 (MMO-MM920MZ, 20L) | S$179 (MMO-EG930MX, 30L grill) | S$599 (MMO25XHA 5-in-1) | Lowest price |
| Mayer | S$99 (MMMW3020, 20L) | S$107 (MMMW3201D at Harvey Norman) | S$659 (MMWG25B built-in) | Cheap 20L digital |
| Hitachi | S$329 (HMR-DA2713) | S$329 (HMR-DA2713, 27L) | S$329 (HMR-DA2713 air fry) | One air fry model |
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. Toshiba and Hitachi do not sell microwaves online here, so their prices are Harvey Norman's. Samsung is left out because its Singapore store did not show microwave prices when we checked. We re-read every price on 9 October 2026. In 12 days Harvey Norman cut six of seven Panasonic models by S$8 to S$51, the Toshiba superheated steam oven by S$70, the Mayer 20L digital from S$199 to S$107 and the LG Objet to S$206, but raised the LG MS2595DIS from S$215 to S$250 and dropped the Hitachi's S$499 "was" price. None of the sale prices above prints an end date, so check the link before you pay.
Panasonic is the safest all-round choice: it has the widest range at Harvey Norman, from the 20L NN-ST22Q at S$123 to the 32L NN-ST65Q inverter at S$227 and the NN-CD58 air fry combi at S$408 (prices re-checked 9 October 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$206 at Harvey Norman) 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$159-S$250, for example Toshiba's MW3-EM25PE (S$159) 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), Hitachi's HMR-DA2713 (S$329 at Harvey Norman) and Panasonic's NN-CD58 (S$408 at Harvey Norman) all 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 20L R-20SA-B is S$95 on sharp.com.sg and Mayer's 20L MMMW3020 is S$99 on mayer.sg. All prices were re-checked on 9 October 2026.
