Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 vs Panasonic NN-SF57RM

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1
Panasonic NN-SF57RM

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Our Verdict

Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1

Panasonic NN-SF57RM

The Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 is a much better microwave for most people than the Panasonic NN-SF57RM. The Breville's dials and physical buttons make it easier to set a cook time or change the power level, while the Panasonic's minimal controls take more presses and some getting used to. The Breville also runs more quietly, and it doubles as a convection oven, an air fryer, and a broiler. Their cooking chambers are about the same size. That said, the Panasonic heats food faster and takes up noticeably less counter space. Its flat-bottomed chamber also skips the turntable, which makes it easier to clean.

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Variants

  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Black Stainless Steel)
  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Brushed Stainless Steel)
  • NN-SF57RM (Grey)

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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.8
7.3

Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
6.7

Power 
 

6.9
9.2

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

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

Width  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
18.7" (47.6 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

18.8" (47.8 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

20.5" (52.0 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.62 ft (1.10 m)
3.56 ft (1.08 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.6
6.6

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)
1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
N/A

Chamber Height 
 

8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.1" (20.5 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.8" (35.1 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

14.0" (35.5 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

0.94 cu. ft. (26.6 L)
0.95 cu. ft. (26.9 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

Yes
No

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Controls Button 
 

No
Yes

Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
6.7

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Dials + Physical Buttons
Dials + Physical Buttons

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

2
4

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

3
9

Door Release 
 

Handle
Handle

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Performance

Power 
 

6.9
9.2

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Inverter Technology 
 

Yes
Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
1,200 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

586 W
726 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.5
6.9

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

45.7 dBA
54.6 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

41
47

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

46
47

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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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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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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Grey
NN-SF57RM
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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Grey
NN-SF57RM
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NN-SF57RM
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NN-SF57RM
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