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- Excellent defrosting performance
- Cooking sensor prevents overcooking
- Inverter technology for even cooking
- Stylish design
- Noisy
- Bulky
- Display can be hard to read
- Tricky controls
The Panasonic NN-SD688S is a midsized countertop microwave that earns high marks from several professional reviewers. This 1.2-cubic-foot microwave has a high cooking power of 1,300 watts, and it includes inverter technology, which is designed to cook food more evenly. Other features include a cooking sensor to prevent overcooking and a 13.5-inch rotating turntable. Reviewers say the Panasonic NN-SD688S does a great job of defrosting frozen foods, and many owners appreciate its stainless-steel exterior. However, some reviewers say this microwave is bulky and noisy. We also saw several complaints that the controls are tricky to use, and the electronic display can only be read from certain angles. The Panasonic NN-SD688S carries a standard one-year warranty from Panasonic. If you need a higher capacity, the 2.2-cubic-foot GE Profile JES2251SJ also earns good reviews.
ConsumerReports.org is the best source of information on the Panasonic NN-SD688S. Wired.com also tests and reviews this microwave, rating it on a 10-point scale. The testing criteria are not incredibly detailed, but the review provides good insight into how the Panasonic microwave performs in real-world situations. Unplggd.com, a home organization blog, also reviews the Panasonic NN-SD688S, and we found a few user reviews at Amazon.com and ABT.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Panasonic NN-SD688S is included in ConsumerReports.org's latest test of 80 countertop and over-the-range microwaves. The microwave is rated on heating evenness, noise, ease of use and its ability to auto defrost.
Review: Recommended Microwave Ovens, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Wired.com gives the Panasonic NN-SD688S an overall rating of 7 out of 10 ("good, but not quite great"), calling it a "de-icing wonder" and a stylish and affordable choice. However, Gardiner says that the microwave is loud and has a large footprint.
Review: Microwave Inverter is a Dorm-Room Nuclear Option, Bryan Gardiner, Aug. 7, 2009
3. Unplggd.com
Gregory Han of Unplggd.com, a home organization blog, is fairly impressed with the Panasonic NN-SD688S, saying it cooks evenly and "pops a mean bag of popcorn." Han also mentions that its "complex interface" has a learning curve.
Review: Re(al)view: Panasonic NN-SD688S Prestige Microwave, Gregory Han, Aug. 27, 2009
4. Amazon.com
Amazon.com has a few dozen reviews for the Panasonic NN-SD688S, with an average rating of 4 stars out of 5. Most users find it powerful, stylish and easy to use, but many complain that its display can be difficult to read. We also saw some complaints that the dial control is too sensitive or fiddly.
Review: Panasonic Prestige NN-SD688S, 1.2 Cubic Foot 1,300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. ABT.com
The Panasonic NN-SD688S gets only a handful of ratings at ABT.com. It has an overall 4-star rating, with reviewers giving high marks for attractive design and even heating.
Review: Panasonic Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven -- NN-SD688S, Contributors to ABT.com
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