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- Inverter helps cook more evenly
- Has large capacity and turntable
- Sensor cooking feature
- Relatively quiet
- Large physical size
- Some report the door sticks
Reviewers praise the Panasonic Genius NN-H765BF microwave because it uses inverter technology, which delivers continuous cooking power rather than the on/off cycling typical of most microwaves -- resulting in food that's more evenly heated from the edge to the middle. Experts say the Panasonic's inverter is especially good at defrosting and reheating dense foods like casseroles. This large-sized microwave has 1.6 cubic feet of interior space and a 15-inch turntable, as well as standard functions like a popcorn button, delay start and pre-programmed buttons for heating specific foods. If you don't need something quite as roomy, reviewers say the mid-sized Panasonic NN-SD688S (*Est. $140) is a good choice.
We found the best reviews of microwave ovens at ConsumerReports.org and Australia's Choice magazine, which examine models that use the same inverter technology as the Panasonic Genius NN-H765BF. We also consulted owner reviews posted on Amazon.com and Buzzillions.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org editors test about 60 microwave ovens, from large countertop models to over-the-range microwaves, including models closely related to the Panasonic Genius NN-H765BF.
Review: Microwave Ovens, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, December 2009
2. Amazon.com
More than 60 customers posting here have mostly good things to say about the Panasonic, giving it high average ratings. The few complaints are about breakdowns and shipping damage.
Review: Panasonic NN-H765BF Full-Size 1.6-Cubic-Feet 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Black, Contributors to Amazon.com
Reviews at Buzzillions from 20 owners of this Panasonic microwave oven are, overall, very positive.
Review: Panasonic Counter Top Microwave NNH765BK in Black, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
4. Choice magazineDetails/Subscribe
The Panasonic NN-A873SB is reviewed by Choice, the Australian equivalent to ConsumerReports.org. Although this specific microwave oven is not available in the U.S., many of Panasonic's U.S. models use the same well-reviewed inverter technology.
Review: Test: Combination Microwaves, Editors of Choice magazine, Feb. 22, 2010
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