Reviews Panasonic NN-SD681S Genius Prestige 1.2 cuft 1200 Watt Microwave

I've had this Panasonic NN-SD681S Genius Prestige microwave for about six months, and like it. It is plenty powerful, is easy to change the power settings if needed, and is fairly quiet. This microwave is packed with features, most of which I've never used. If you're like me, all you want to do is put in a plate of food, set your time, and go.

This microwave does have some defrost settings. Coming from a 900 Watt microwave I think our favorite feature is just how much more quickly this 1200 Watt microwave accomplishes its tasks. Steaming vegetables takes about 1 minute less than with our previous microwave. Heating a beverage takes less than a minute now.

• Inverter Technology for even cooking and delivering delicious flavor and Inverter Turbo Defrost for quick defrosting
• Elegant 4-Digit Blue Readout LED Display with Programming Icon Dial and buttons for quick programming
• 1200 Watts of High Power; One-Touch Genius Sensor Cook and Reheat for automatic cooking settings
• Measures 15 15/16" (D) x 20 3/8" (W) x 11 7/8" (H), 25.3 lbs., Stainless Steel face
• Please note: upper left-corner door has a small indentation to allow the door to open smoothly.

As a parent of young children I appreciate the child lock feature. Which is a code that when entered sets the Panasonic NN-SD681S microwave into an unresponsive, stasis mode. Enter the unlock "code" to reactivate. The child lock is easy to use, and as long as your kids don't learn the "code", it should keep the occasional, or habitual button masher from accidentally turning the microwave on when you're not looking.

Defrost mode - the Panasonic NN-SD681S Genius Prestige is much better at defrosting than any microwave we've ever owned. It does an excellent job at defrosting meat throughout without "cooking" the edges. This was something we always had to be careful of with the GE.

Overall we're pleased with this Panasonic NN-SD681S Genius Prestige 1.2 cuft 1200 Watt Microwave oven and based on our experience to date for the money would recommend this for someone who is looking for a very good microwave oven in this size and price range.