The Samsung MS19DG8500SR is a large 1650-watt countertop microwave. It has a fingerprint-resistant finish and a ceramic enamel interior, which the brand says makes it easy to clean and less prone to scratches. There are quick-start buttons for various foods, like potatoes, popcorn, and veggies, along with a cooking sensor and a button that adds 30 seconds to the cook time. It also includes dedicated buttons to mute or lock the controls.
Our Verdict
The Samsung MS19DG8500SR provides very good performance for everyday use. This model has a very large internal capacity, with a turntable that can accommodate your biggest dishes, including a 9 x 13 casserole dish or a large mixing bowl. It heats food quickly and quietly, which is handy when you want to make a late-night snack without disturbing anyone else. With a membrane touch panel, it doesn't offer the most responsive controls. It's relatively easy to start simple cooking programs, but if you want to adjust the power level or dial in the cook time, you have to press quite a few buttons.
Heats food quickly.
Large capacity.
Starting simple cooking tasks is easy.
Quiet operation.
Many less powerful microwaves heat food more quickly.
Starting more specific cooking tasks means pressing a lot of buttons.
The Samsung MS19DG8500SR is a 1650-watt microwave that heats food quickly, though not as quickly as many microwaves with lower advertised power outputs.
Heats food quickly.
Many less powerful microwaves heat food more quickly.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Samsung MS19DG8500SR comes in 'Stainless Steel' and 'Matte Black Stainless Steel'. We tested the Stainless Steel variant, and you can see the label for our unit.
If you discover another variant, let us know in the comments, so we can update our review.
Popular Microwave Comparisons
The Samsung MS19DG8500SR is a countertop microwave with a large internal capacity. Like the Sharp SMC2266KS, it's large enough to heat your biggest dishes, including a full-sized casserole or lasagna. Despite being a 1650-watt microwave, however, it doesn't cook as fast as the 1200-watt Sharp; instead, it heats at about the same rate as the 1000-watt Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS), a smaller countertop microwave. Beyond speed, this microwave is passably easy to use. Its membrane touch panel isn't as responsive as physical buttons or dials, like the Panasonic HomeCHEF NN-CD87KS's controls, but you can start a simple cooking task with just a few button presses.
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The Sharp SMC2266KS and the Samsung MS19DG8500SR are both large countertop microwaves, but the Samsung offers better performance for day-to-day use. It cooks food a bit faster, and it's also quieter, making it a good choice if noise is a concern. The Samsung is also easier to use. While neither model makes it easy to change the power level or set a specific cook time, you can start a simple cooking program with just one button on the Samsung.
The Panasonic NN-SN975S is a better microwave than the Samsung MS19DG8500SR. They're both large models with room to heat and reheat your biggest dishes, but the Panasonic cooks food faster. It's also a bit more pleasant to use, since it uses physical buttons instead of the more common membrane touch panel. These buttons make the microwave more responsive, providing tactile feedback each time you set a power level or cook time.
The LG NeoChef MSER2090S and the Samsung MS19DG8500SR are both large countertop microwaves. While the LG offers better overall performance, you may prefer either depending on your priorities. Choose the LG if you're looking for a microwave that cooks faster, or if the design of the controls is important to you, since the LG's glass touch panel is more responsive and pleasant to use. Go for the Samsung if noise is a concern for you, as it offers quieter operation.
The Samsung MS19DG8500SR is a better microwave than the Panasonic NN-SN68QB for most people. The Samsung offers a larger internal capacity, giving you more space to heat and reheat your biggest dishes. It's also easier to use, since you don't have to press quite as many buttons in order to change the power level or set a detailed cook time. That said, the Panasonic cooks faster. It's also quieter, so you may prefer it if noise is a concern.
Test Results
Although this 1650-watt microwave has a high maximum power draw, it doesn't heat food any faster than most 1000-watt models.
In our testing, this model was unable to cook marshmallows thoroughly, which is unusual for a microwave. This result may be due to how closely the marshmallows sit to the floor of the microwave, though we can't say conclusively.