Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had to replace my Panasonic microwave which I had purchased from Best Buy nearly 15 years ago. I was very happy to discover the same model was still made and that one was available. With only some minor changes, it’s the same Panasonic Prestige I originally owned, a tribute I think to how well-designed and functional the original was. It’s a model with extremely well thought out controls that are so intuitive written instructions are hardly necessary. My first one performing timed flawlessly until it failed, which after 15 years seems a pretty great bargain. I would personally highly recommend this model to anyone.

This microwave cooks fresh and frozen vegetables to perfection! Corn on the cob was the best! Easy to use with plenty of quick-use settings. Great purchase!

We purchased about a month ago to replace microwave that worked flawlessly for 22 years so our expectations were high. We use it daily and extensively during Thanksgiving. Large volume, 2.2 cu ft, allows multiple items to be warmed at the same time. This unit is very easy to operate. The inverter technology allows great control on the various cooking requirements necessary to produce a good meal.

After two months of use we are very happy with this unit. The sensor reheat function works quite well without overcooking. Our previous unit was a Sharp Carousel 1200 watt which worked well for 12 years. The new Panasonic is 1250 watts but I think the "inverter technology" makes it considerably more powerful, so cooking times and / or power settings need to be adjusted compared to our previous unit. We also like the nice clean look with the dial instead of a touch pad with numerals.

This microwave is both large and easy to use with pre programmed settings for sensor cooking and reheating items..ie baked potatoes, frozen vegetables, and breakfast sausage... Awesome!

This is a powerful microwave; almost always cook things 30 sec. to a min. less than required. But, we don't like the dial you must turn to select the length of cooking...push pad is easier.

I can say that after going through 4 top quality with all the bells and whistles, push button, LED lights, programming - ad nauseum, I think I may just have found one Microwave - a Panasonic Grand Prestige - easy to operate and so happy it is in my home! So easy to use that it almost sets itself up from the beginning. And to top it all off, the cost was less than I paid for each of the old units! Thank you, Best Buy, for making my kitchen a happier place.

I've now had my microwave for almost a year without any issues. I've always trusted Panasonic appliances. I love the many quick set options, especially the 1 minute cook time, sensor reheat, and sensor cooking of specific items. The very large size allows me to use a large casserole pan or several smaller dishes together. This allows me to cook faster, especially for larger meals.

Excellent so far - only had for a couple weeks so cannot speak to longevity. Bought this model because of inverter feature - and because the vent was on the rear, not the side. Ours is mounted in a built in cubby in cabinets and is supposed to have a certain clearance. Well - the inverter feature really works well - and the sensor reheat is a great feature - so that’s all good. However - in spite of one of the previous reviewers noting that the exhaust vent is on the rear in response to someone asking about that in the “questions” section - and the fact that I called customer service to verify - and they spent some time and effort doing so - Note That The Exhaust Vent Is Actually On The Side - if that matters to you. We were able to figure out a work around to accommodate it. So, in our short experience with it it has been excellent and I would buy it again. The inverter feature sets it apart from any of our previous microwaves.

We have owned this model before and after 8 years, it finally starting to fade off. We use our microwave daily for cooking, defrosting and reheating so we naturally looked for the same type. I was thrilled that Panasonic made the same model so we purchased the same size and model. We did notice a few changes since the original purchase, the panel is flat so the wording won’t wear off the buttons, and the stainless steel seems to show more finger prints. Not a problem for us we totally loved this microwave, the size allows us to use our same dishes and the features are exactly what we need for daily use.

Love the size and easy usage. So glad that I bought the microwave

I love my new microwave its perfect for our family of 4. It has plenty of room and it's very easy to work even our kids love it.

Our previous microwave door broke so we weren't able to use it and we needed a microwave. We looked around at the best prices that included all the newest neatest available options and came across this model. We've been using it for a week now and love it. The automatic cook/reheat function works well however it can sometimes leave your bowls/plates a little hot along with the food inside. We really like the fact that it has actual tactile buttons along with a dial and not a flat number pad. Definitely make sure you have the counter space because this microwave is really large.

I am so please with my microwave. It is larger than my last one and works so much better for me. I am extremely happy with it!

Large Microwave with 1250 watts of power and enough room inside to cook a flock of turkeys

The previous model got hit by lightning and was 5 yrs old... this was its replacement model. I don't like the 'turn knob' for the time as much as the keypad, but it does seem to cook faster than the 5yr old one. If you need a big microwave, or want to cook 5-7 baked potatoes at once... this is the one. Also, it cooks very evenly. I wish it had a battery for the clock when the power goes out. I also like the 2 stage cooking option.

Decided on this unit due to its size and inside height. I had tried Panasonic's 1.6 Cu. Ft model but it was a tight fit to heat up a tall cup of coffee. There is lots of room with the larger model. I had read reviews that talked about the noise with closing the door. It does make a relatively loud tinny sound that cheapens the impression that you get when operating a otherwise very good unit. But that impression is enough to take one star away from my review.

Easy to use. Big. Variable cooking options. Sturdy. Was so glad to purchase it as I had it previously.

I like the size and the sensor features are great. food heats but it does not dry out. Easy to use and nice looking

We love how large this microwave is and how easy it is to set with the dial. Love it!