Panasonic NN-SV79MS 1200W 1.4 cu.ft. Inverter Microwave Oven

We purchased this microwave to replace another smaller model, of a different brand. It was on the fritz and I was excited to exchange it for something bigger and better. Having always been limited with what we could fit in our microwave, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous capacity of this unit; to say this was an upgrade would be an understatement. We love the sleek look of the stainless steel and appreciate the ease of cleaning. I read other reviews that complained that the interior light isn’t bright enough but I found it to be very sufficient–perfect lighting for day or night. Upon plugging the unit in, it immediately displayed the current time, which was impressive (we had to reset our other one every time the power went out!). Linking it to our Amazon Echo was the icing on the cake. I know this will be a fantastic option for when I’m cooking/bakiny and my hands are tied up. The technology is a fun touch! We also find that the heat times are much more accurate than our old microwave, which sometimes required us to play around to get the desired outcome. We have yet to find anything we are not pleased with! Needless to say, we are really impressed with this new microwave and haply with our decision to purchase this model.

We got this for my sister-in-law who is totally blind. Microwave ovens have long been her go-to appliance to prepare meals. She already has an Alexa compatible microwave, but it is small/underpowered as a primary cooking unit. The Panasonic NN-SV79MS is a full-sized/full-power unit that better meets her needs. As her “IT Guy” I set this up and connected with her Alexa. The process was very easy, took no more than a couple of minutes. This is an attractive, nicely designed and built microwave. We haven’t used the physical controls much as the whole purpose was to use through Alexa. The Panasonic NN-SV79MS heats meals/food very evenly and is one of the quietest running microwaves we’ve ever used. The inverter/sensor cooking seems to be very accurate and my SIL usually can use simple commands such as “Alexa, reheat one meal” rather than have to worry about how long to cook something. She has only had this for a bit over a month, so can’t comment on longevity, but this appears to be a very good microwave and especially for those who may be low vision/legally blind (or totally blind).

It’s a premium looking microwave. Design looks modern, slick and high-tech. Setup was very simple and intuitive through the Alexa app. Once set up, it was very easy to use with Alexa. I like how the clock is automatically set to the current time.

The smart inverter tech is very impressive. My food heats up very quickly and evenly throughout for both solids and liquids. The sensor reheating is very good at heating up the food on its own. Voice commands to Alexa to control the microwave was very intuitive and easy to use. I never had a problem with the microwave doing something I didn’t intend. Its a pretty cool feeling to be able to voice control a microwave with out pressing any physical buttons. I also liked how the microwave is able to know between solids and liquids, as the the display on the microwave would indicate I should stir or turn over.

I really like the convenience and accuracy of this microwave. It probably one of the most high-tech microwave I’ve owned.

I’m not one for reading manuals and will often attempt to use products without even opening them. This microwave let me do that and I have yet to have to check the manual several weeks into ownership! I plugged it in, it detected my nearby Alexa, and the rest is kitchen-ease history! No setting the clock, no guessing cook times, it just KNOWS IT ALL! You can do all your microwaving on voice command (“Alexa reheat one cup of coffee!”) or you can use the quick dial or sensor (when the kids are sleeping and you don’t want to call out to Alexa). The sensor button is magical and somehow knows exactly how long to heat things even if you haven’t indicated what it is! The only glitch I’ve found is when heating up something soon after taking another item out of the microwave, Alexa will sometimes say, “Microwave in use” even though it finished. I’ve found a workaround for this: “Alexa, microwave has stopped” and you are again able to use it. I also wish there was an over-the-stove mountable version, so maybe this review will prompt the manufacturer to get to work on that! I would buy it in a heartbeat!

A good microwave but does not have a clock that is on always display. I wish this was an option instead of a factory setting that can’t be changed. Very strange.

Alexa integration is excellent.

If y’all told me 10 years ago that I’d one day get excited about kitchen appliances, I would have laughed in your face – well, here we are and I am so EXCITED about my new Panasonic Smart Inverter Microwave that Works with Alexa! I feel like Jane Jetson in my kitchen of the future!!! With the combination of Alexa commands in Panasonic’s built-in sensor and Inverter technology, I don’t need to look up instructions, guess at cook times, or cook/defrost/reheat by “trial and error.” The “Genius Sensor” automatically detects the moisture in food and adjusts cook time and power level accordingly and the inverter engines provide a steady stream of cooking power at any level so food comes out evenly cooked. And now, with voice commands, there’s no need to cycle through all the options to find the right food – I just ask Alexa to cook with one of 100+ preset command types. If the Panasonic Smart Inverter Microwave isn’t the microwave of the future, I’m not sure what is!

Originally purchased as a plan B if I was unable to repair our 16 year-old microwave. It arrived early and my wife fell in love with it before I fixed our other microwave. Took a couple times to get it linked with Alexa, it does NOT have a microphone or speaker built in: it requires an Alexa device of some sort for communication. Cooking time can be selected in 30 second increments from a button, but the DIAL allows 5 second increments or you can use Alexa for fine adjustments. The only negatives are you cannot ask Alexa how much more time to finish cooking, you can’t request Alexa to notify you when it is done, and the inside LED lighting seems rather dim compared to other microwaves I’ve used. Neutral feelings about having to “Learn” how to talk to it to get quantities or weight correct for thawing, reheating, or cooking.

This medium size stainless steel microwave looks and works great. It is a little heavy and I have hard time to take it out of the box. Once installed and ready to use I love it. Quick 30 button I found very handy and useful. This microwave is large inside and the glass turn table can fit a large food container and it can fit 12-inch pizza. The popcorn preset button is perfect to make the perfect popcorn. It can save space in your kitchen by having one appliance instead of several. The instructions were easy to follow. There is a bit of a learning curve, but I think we got down most of what we need after a few days. MWO is easy to manage and care for. It looks stylish in my kitchen and it is quiet to operate. We love the stainless-steel silver design, pull handle design, and easy single push-button start feature. You need to make sure you have adequate space in the back and ventilation surrounding it. Overall solid and gets the job done. I recommend it.

This microwave is great except for one flaw. The time of day display does not stay on. It is designed to go off after 3 minutes. It is an annoying feature that makes no sense. Very inconvenient if you always relied on a microwave clock for knowing the time of day. If not for this I would give this appliance a 5.

This is my first inverter technology microwave oven, and I am extremely impressed with how it heats/cooks food. The technology does get the heat to the center of any food item. This model has Alexa built inside, making it convenient when you start the microwave near the kitchen or any room in the house. The power cord is high quality, heavy-duty, and has an acceptable length for any countertop or table, 3.75 ft (45 in/ 114cm). Outside dimensions: 17 in wide, 20.5 in length, 12.75 in depth. Inside dimensions: 13.35 in width x 13 in length x 9.15 in depth. The door frame has stainless steel on the front, and the window has a nice little dark tint. The roller with the place is easy to insert and always stays put.
The control panel has a roller knob, which is for Start/Select, Cook Time, Weight, and Auto/Sensor Cook), and six buttons (Microwave, Popcorn, Turbo/Defrost, Quick 30 (second), Timer/Clock, Stop/Reset). The cooking time election is with a roller knob, so there is no numeric pad on the panel. A feature not very common with other microwaves is the Genius’ built-in sensor, which reheats a meal with one push of the dial without selecting power and cooking time. The sensor technology measures the food’s humidity and calculates the necessary time. The sensor can heat 1 to 4 cups of coffee, milk, or soup. Also, the sensor can cook potatoes, fresh/frozen vegetables, frozen pizza/ entrees/ dinners/ breakfast/ nuggets, oatmeal, rice, pasta, and frozen pancake; for best results, make certain food item is within the specified weight range. The operating manual has a couple of charts with instructions and recommendations for various food items and which function to use.
It is easy to set up with Alexa. You download the app on a mobile device, plug the microwave (which will start the setup mode), select add device on the app, follow the instructions to scan the QR code on the microwave door frame, and the app completes the connection. With Alexa, you can start the microwave with voice commands such as cooking for a specific time (e.g., “Alexa, microwave/cook for x time and y seconds), stop/ pause time (“Alexa stop/pause the microwave). Using Alexa on a microwave is great for those who use it for cooking (not just heating) because it allows multi-tasking. You could be making dinner, and you need to defrost a chicken for cooking, but at the same time, you are chopping vegetables; with a busy hand, Alexa would save you time and avoid leaving marks on the microwave control panel. Some items require weight or quantity, such as defrosting chicken breast; “Alexa defrost one lbs of chicken breast.” Giving Alexa command is much easier than going through all the different buttons or knobs. My son’s favorite command is “Alexa, microwave/cook 3.5ox of popcorn,”; and he is impressed that they don’t get burnt and that almost all kernels get popped (except 3-5 kernels). My favorite use is warming my frozen breakfast eggwhich (bread-free sandwich), “Alexa microwave/cook frozen breakfast.” Compared to my old microwave, this Panasonic inverter tech does a fantastic job at cooking my frozen breakfast evenly and at the right temperature without burning edges and cold centers.
Overall, I like this new inverter technology microwave with Alexa. It is straightforward to use, has many functions, and the best part is that it does an impressive job at evenly heating food. Product technology is unique and looks well built.