Panasonic NN-CD88QSBPQ 4-in-1 Combination Microwave…

This Panasonic combination microwave suits smaller kitchens or households wanting to consolidate several appliances — microwave, air fryer, grill and convection oven — into a single 34L unit rather than cluttering the counter with separate machines. It's aimed at people who value versatility over having a dedicated, single-purpose air fryer or oven. The standout feature is Panasonic's 1000W inverter technology, which delivers genuinely even cooking without the hot and cold spots older microwaves are known for, combined with Genius Sensor Cooking that takes much of the guesswork out of reheating and defrosting.

A 4.2-star rating from 130 reviews reflects generally positive, reliable performance, with the air-frying function in particular praised for producing decent crispy results without a dedicated fryer. The honest trade-offs are that this sits at the premium end of the microwave market, and being a combination appliance, only one function can run at a time — you can't grill and microwave separately at once — plus there's inherently more that could go wrong than with a simple, single-function microwave. Prices have ranged between £324 and £379. For anyone wanting to replace several appliances with one genuinely capable unit, this is a strong, if pricier, choice.