Looking for a New Microwave: Is Russell Hobbs RHMO300 any Good?

cheekiecheapo on 01/07/2024 - 18:57
Last edited 01/07/2024 - 19:23 by 1 other user

https://www.briscoes.co.nz/product/1092469/russell-hobbs-fam…

or I saw this one: https://www.briscoes.co.nz/product/1053978/breville-bmo300bs… for $239

I know Bricoes/sale/yada etc… but is this worth it in any way?

General Discussion Microwave Oven

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  • Wakrak on 01/07/2024 - 19:21

    Depends on your needs. Do you care about wattage/size/inverter/flatbed or anything like that?

    I have the 34L microwave from Kmart and it's good. Same wattage and size as the RH you linked.
    https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/34l-microwave-42668145/

    What's your current/old microwave?

  • Bargainstalker on 01/07/2024 - 21:13

    Totally reccomend educating yourself on inverter microwaves. They work so much better than old school types and if you find a great deal they aren't necessarily more expensive.
    Bought one not knowing what inverter meant and totally sold on them now they heat or defrost far more evenly

    • cheekiecheapo on 01/07/2024 - 22:01

      thank you. I've jut been reading about them. Thank you

  • Bargainstalker on 01/07/2024 - 21:29

    Here's the explanation.
    A traditional microwave set on 30% power will run on full wattage for 3 seconds and turn off for 7 seconds. For example.
    An inverter will actually run at 30% power for the same ten seconds. So the heat is far more evenly distrobuted.

  • cheekiecheapo on 01/07/2024 - 22:06

    I think I'll get an inverter one like this https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/lg-42l-neochef-smart-inverte… instead. Thanks everyone

    • Bargainstalker on 02/07/2024 - 08:38

      Mine is an lg smart inverter the same type! Totally reccomend, they look nice too

    • ThePrawn on 03/07/2024 - 10:26
      +2

      I have this model and find it's a POS. Seems like everyone else on Cheapies that has one likes them though!
      Things I hate about it:
      -first time you use it it's OK, second time (like second plate reheat) takes twice as long. EVERYTIME.
      -cant see the front panel buttons because they'll so dark if you need to add time while it's cooking (if your kitchen is bright might be OK)
      -still cold in the middle - always
      -touch slider to add/increase time is unreliable eg. wet hands

      I just wish it would die so I can buy a different one. Hate it.

      • bigcheese on 03/07/2024 - 10:39

        I'll join you in the hate it club - thought it was just me too!
        I had one maybe a year ago and I definitely found that it didn't heat all the way through, so cold in the middle. Ironically, that was the very reason I got the inverter model as I thought it would heat evenly.
        I can't recall the other reasons I didn't like it and based on everyone elses comments maybe I just got a dud one but I got rid of it as to me it was the worst microwave I have ever owned.
        Don't even know what I have now but it is the old turntable style and does what I need it to.

      • cheekiecheapo on 03/07/2024 - 10:44

        thank you for this. I'll reconsider

      • Nythic on 03/07/2024 - 11:00

        I've been reading lots of mixed reviews about it as well.

      • Plug on 05/09/2024 - 00:12

        Are you blasting on full? Try lowering the power and run it for a bit longer, I usually go for 60-70%. a backlight would've been handy for the control panel, but I do personally love the touch slider, if I have wet hands I just use my knuckles.

        • ThePrawn on 05/09/2024 - 16:59

          Yer - works well at 70% but it's a trade off of whether I'll top myself in the 25mins it takes at 70% to reheat a plate. Pretty sure the kinetic energy of me smashing it with a hammer would get it warmer faster and more satisfying. Still dont understand why the second plate takes twice as long on the same settings to get the same result.

    • Garry on 04/09/2024 - 23:24

      I bought lg 42 neo chef 4 month ago, it stop rotating in just 3 month and it is sent for repair

      • Plug on 05/09/2024 - 00:12

        Had mine for 3 years now, no complaints

      • Garry on 06/09/2024 - 16:21

        got my replacement with new one, as the existing repair take time

  • Bargainstalker on 02/07/2024 - 13:02

    If you check the priceme website for your 42l lg. Then scroll down and click " show more "
    It will give you the price trend. It has been down as low as $150 in recent months. I would guess from briscoes.
    Depends how soon you need a microwave etc. Anyway its handy information when buying an appliance

    • Bargain-Hunter on 02/07/2024 - 15:11

      FYI, I doubt the 42l lg has been ever been $150 - I would say that must have been an error.
      The best price I have seen is $239 in recent months.
      It's currently $290 at JB Hi-Fi.

      • Bargainstalker on 02/07/2024 - 17:59

        Had a double check. The priceme price trend shows it's been near $175 4 times over the last year. Sorry I wasn't specific, because the point was to take a look. It will likely (up to the individual to decide) drop in price again

        • Plug on 05/09/2024 - 00:18

          Can't see the details in the table view. My assumption is that the store was Appliance Outlet, which sells seconds and refurbs.

          • Garry on 05/09/2024 - 00:48

            @Plug: Yes
            The price is of refurbished goods

  • Bargainstalker on 08/09/2024 - 09:30

    They also have new goods that are cheap because of damaged packaging

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