Which is better for reheating dinner plates?

The LG. Its 1.5 cu. ft. cavity and 1250 watts handle full plates faster. The Panasonic fits full dinner plates too, but with less room to spare.

Is the LG worth $15 more?

Yes if you want more capacity and inverter heating. If price and a compact footprint matter more, the Panasonic at $114.00 is the better value.

Which has better sensor cooking?

The Panasonic lists 15 sensor settings plus 7 auto cook presets. The LG lists Sensor Cook without a setting count, so the Panasonic is the more documented choice.

Which is easier to clean?

The LG, with its EasyClean interior and Anti-Bacterial Coating. The Panasonic has a standard stainless cavity.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. Inverter models like the LG avoid on-off power cycling at low settings, which can be easier on the magnetron over time.

Do both fit under a cabinet?

The Panasonic is 12 3/8 inches tall and 20 7/16 inches wide, so check clearance above it. The LG is larger at 1.5 cu. ft., so measure your space before buying.

1.3 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven, 1100W - NN-SU696S vs LG 1.5-Cubic-Foot Countertop Microwave

Buy the Panasonic NN-SU696S if you want the lowest price and a proven sensor-cook microwave; it is $114.00 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026. Buy the LG 1.5 cu. ft. if you need more room and faster heating; it is $129.00 at New Country Appliances as of November 5, 2026. The $15 gap buys 0.2 cu. ft. more capacity and 150 more watts on the LG.

Today the 1.3 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven, 1100W - NN-SU696S costs $15.00 less at its best price.

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