Comparison Gorenje Essential MO17E1S silver vs Gorenje Essential MO20E1S silver

The higher the capacity, the more food can be cooked at once. A microwave oven with a volume of up to 20 litres is suitable for heating one plate. In a model with a volume of more than 28 litres, you can already put a whole pan.

The actual "output" energy of a microwave, which heats food, is the best indicator of how quickly the microwave can handle reheating and defrosting. The higher the microwave power, the less time is needed for standard tasks: a typical plate of soup will heat noticeably faster at 900-1000 watts than at 700-800 watts. This parameter is often confused with the electricity consumption from the socket: a microwave with 800 watts of microwave power can consume about 1200-1300 watts because part of the energy is used for the operation of the magnetron, fan, and electronics — but it's more accurate to compare models based on cooking speed and efficiency by microwave power. In everyday use, it looks simple: for office reheating and simple dishes, usually 700-800 watts is enough, but if you often heat large portions, cook potatoes, porridge, or prefer fast results without "cold spots," 900-1100 watts is more comfortable with normal cookware and proper stirring.