Panasonic NN-SV79MS 1.4 cu.ft Smart Inverter Works with Alexa Countertop Microwave Oven…
- Countertop Microwave Oven
- 1.4 cu ft
- 1200 watts
- Push button, Knob
- More reviewed than 56%
A full power microwave with genuinely useful Alexa integration when it works, though setup after network changes and the child lock feature frustrate a share of buyers.
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How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track
3.9★ across 344 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
This is Panasonic's NN-SV79MS, a 1.4 cubic foot, 1200 watt countertop microwave with Alexa voice control and a Genius Sensor that adjusts power and time automatically. It has a stainless steel front and dial control.
The headline feature is Alexa integration, letting you run more than 100 voice commands or control the oven from the Alexa app once it is linked to your Amazon account. Reviewers are split on whether that smart layer helps or gets in the way day to day, particularly around setup after a Wi-Fi change and a child lock feature some found persistent. Inverter technology drives the actual cooking, aiming for more even heat than cycling a magnetron fully on and off.
- Works with Alexa for over 100 voice commands
- Genius Sensor auto adjusts power and time
- 1200 watts with Inverter technology for even cooking
- Turbo Defrost, 20 preset menus, delay start, popcorn button
Who it's for
Fits households that already use Alexa and want voice control folded into a full size, full power microwave, including buyers who need hands free operation. Less suited to anyone who wants a simple dial and go microwave, since several reviewers found the smart setup and child lock more fiddly than expected.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who value the Alexa integration describe it as smooth once set up, and several called out even heating from the Inverter design. The recurring complaints are a child lock some find hard to disable permanently, a dark interior that makes spills hard to spot, a smaller usable interior than the listed dimensions suggest, and Wi-Fi setup that gets difficult if you have to redo it after a router change. One long term owner reported a failure that Panasonic's repair process did not resolve.
Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | NN-SV79MS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 27.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.4 × 20.4 × 12.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.4 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Defrost |
| Heating Method | Electric |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 3 |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Energy Consumption | 1200 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 1200 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Dial |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Glass Turntable, Roller Ring |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button, Knob |
| Number of Programs | 20 |
| Cooking Program | auto cook, defrost, power level 1, power level 2, reheat |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Item Type Name | 1200Watt Power with Genius Sensor Cooking |
| Additional Features | Genius Sensor Cooking, Inverter Technology, Works with Alexa |
| Frequency | 24 Hz |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
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Questions about the Panasonic NN-SV79MS
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Panasonic NN-SV79MS need Alexa to work?
No, it has a full dial control panel, but Alexa adds voice commands and app control once you link your Amazon account through the app.
How many watts is the Panasonic NN-SV79MS?
It runs at 1200 watts with a 1.4 cubic foot interior.
Does this microwave display the time when not in use?
Some reviewers noted the clock is not always on and cannot be changed, which they found an odd factory setting.