Is it worth buying a pricier microwave or are budget models just as good?
It depends what you want to do with your microwave. If you want the option of automatic pre-set buttons and possibly a grill or convection oven as well as a sleek look with metallic finishes and digital displays, then yes, you’ll need to pay more. But on the other hand, if you don’t mind having a solo microwave that looks like a white box, and if all you want to do is defrost and heat things up then a budget model is fine.