Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 vs Ninja Crispi MW101

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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Our Verdict

Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1

Ninja Crispi MW101

The Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 is a slightly better microwave than the Ninja Crispi MW101, largely due to its versatility. Along with microwaving and air frying, the Breville works as a convection oven and a broiler. Its dial controls are easier to use, it runs more quietly, and its cooking chamber is a bit bigger. That said, the Ninja heats food faster, and its flat-bottomed, turntable-free chamber fits square or rectangular dishes that don't have room to spin. It can also switch from microwaving to air frying automatically partway through a cook, so you don't have to change modes yourself.

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Variants

  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Black Stainless Steel)
  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Brushed Stainless Steel)
  • Crispi Microwave (MW101)
  • Crispi Microwave (MW101BK1)

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the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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MW101
Crispi Microwave
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the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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MW101BK1
Crispi Microwave
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.8
7.7

Power 
 

6.9
8.9

Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Ninja Crispi MW101 Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

12.3" (31.2 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)

Width  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
8.1" (20.6 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

18.8" (47.8 cm)
17.8" (45.3 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

20.5" (52.0 cm)
17.8" (45.3 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.62 ft (1.10 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.6
6.4

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Cooking Chamber Photo
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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)
0.9 cu. ft. (25.5 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
N/A

Chamber Height 
 

8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.1" (20.7 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.8" (35.1 cm)
13.1" (33.2 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

14.0" (35.5 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

0.94 cu. ft. (26.6 L)
0.88 cu. ft. (25.0 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Ninja Crispi MW101 Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

Yes
Yes

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Controls Button 
 

No
No

Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
8.1

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Dials + Physical Buttons
Dials + Physical Buttons

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

2
3

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

3
5

Door Release 
 

Handle
Button

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Performance

Power 
 

6.9
8.9

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Microwave Power Graph
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Ninja Crispi MW101 Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

Yes
No

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
1,000 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

586 W
709 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.5
6.8

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

45.7 dBA
55.2 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Ninja Crispi MW101 Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

41
29

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

46
29

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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Ninja Crispi MW101 Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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Ninja Crispi MW101 Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

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Black Stainless Steel
the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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MW101
Crispi Microwave
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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MW101BK1
Crispi Microwave
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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1

Ninja Crispi MW101

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