Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven

Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven - A Product Review

While most modern microwave models are looking to stuff in new and improved features into the unit and charge more, there are many users who just want a simple and basic microwave that can deliver in style and functionality.

This is precisely what Panasonic SD377S gives you – basic microwave functions with great usability and efficiency.

The Basics

The Panasonic SD377S microwave is a good 800W unit with 0.8 cu. ft. capacity.

It comes with a 9 5/8” turntable perfect for everyday cooking.

The microwave has 6 power levels that you can adjust to cooking the food perfectly.

It also comes with three cooking stages.

In the age of all the fancy features like combination microwaves with convention cooking and all, the SD377S is refreshingly simple and straightforward.

Even by Panasonic standards it is a plain vanilla model without the Inverter or Genius technology.

Despite these evident shortcomings, this model ranks as one of the top favourites among the users – the reason being that it is able to deliver great functionality on basic microwave usage.

The Looks

Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven - Front View

While microwave functionality is something that is obviously important and great in this model, another interesting aspect is its looks.

The pop out dial does add to the beauty of the model, but it is not just that.

The entire look and color of the model has been adapted to ensure that it is truly a piece of artwork in your kitchen and not just an appliance used to cook food.

The unit has a stainless steel body with a reflective door which gives an amazing look in the kitchen.

The epoxy interior means that cleaning the microwave is not a big challenge; it can be done easily.

The door has a small indentation which may look odd to the naked eye, but it ensures that the door opens and closes properly.

Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven - Control Panel

One Touch Cooking Solutions

The panel has many one touch sensor cooking options that ensure perfect cooking.

The one touch function is a very intelligent one which is able to adjust the power levels dynamically and calculate the right cooking times automatically.

This makes reheating food very simple. It is not just with reheating, there are many one touch options for a wide range of foods too.

This is one of the main reasons for its popularity with the users.

Innovative Dial Settings

While most microwaves have the flat number pads for programming, Panasonic has gone retro with the SD377S.

This unit comes with a pop out dial which is quite convenient to program.

The combination of the dial and the flat panel gives the microwave a very elegant look which is unmatched by all the new and improved models.

It also have a 4 digit display for timer and programming purposes.

Timers

Another standard feature in this model is the timer which can be set manually or adjusted using the automatic functions in the microwave.

Sometimes you may want to add a few more seconds just to get the perfectly cooked food.

For this, you have the more/less control where you can increase or decrease the time in the timer.

You also have the delayed start option which lets you start cooking just before lunch or dinner so that you can serve steaming hot food at the right time.

Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven - Features

Customer Reviews

From the description it is pretty clear that this model is mainly for the basic microwave users – people who need to just reheat, defrost and may be cook some quick foods.

In this class of users, hardly anyone has been disappointed with this model.

It has all the functions a basic microwave user would look for and delivers appreciably on each of those counts.

In fact, there’s hardly any complain about this model in terms of functionality and hence it scores and good five star in most customer ratings.

One of the basic problems that most users have faced is the ability to read the timer.

Apparently you really need to be head on to make any sense of what’s displayed on the LCD.

While the LCD works reliably and is not known to fail, just having to strain to read is a bit of a pain in the neck – no pun intended – for some users.

However, most users feel that they would rather stick with a hard to read display than a non working one.

Amazon.com gives Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven a 4 star rating from 66 customer reviews.

Compare Panasonic NN SD377S Microwave Oven

If you want to compare this model with higher watts like 1000 watt, we will do it with Panasonic NN-SF550M. With this 1000 watt microwave ovens as comparison, we can take a look on what features this model doesn't have. And if you think those aren't necessary then Panasonic NN-SD377S will be the perfect choice for you.

Model	NN-SF550M	NN-SD377S
Capacity Cooking Power Control Panel Cooking Technology Power Settings Multi Stage Cooking Sensor Reheat More / Less Control Inverter Turbo Defrost Quick Minute Popcorn Keep Warm Delay Start Delay Timer Function Key Cavity (W x H x D)	1.0 Cu. Ft. 1000 Watts Flat Panel Panasonic Inverter 10 Levels 3 Stages yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 13-15/16 x 13-5/16 x 9-1/16	0.8 cu. ft. 800 Watts Pop-out Dial with Button Panel ---- 5 Levels 5 Stages Auto Reheat (non sensor) yes No yes yes yes yes yes No 12-13/16 x 13 x 8-9/16

Model

NN-SF550M

NN-SD377S

Capacity

Cooking Power

Control Panel

Cooking Technology

Power Settings

Multi Stage Cooking

Sensor Reheat

More / Less Control

Inverter Turbo Defrost

Quick Minute

Popcorn

Keep Warm

Delay Start

Delay Timer

Function Key

Cavity (W x H x D)

1.0 Cu. Ft.

1000 Watts

Flat Panel

Panasonic Inverter

10 Levels

3 Stages

yes

13-15/16 x 13-5/16 x 9-1/16

0.8 cu. ft.

800 Watts

Pop-out Dial with Button Panel

----

5 Levels

5 Stages

Auto Reheat (non sensor)

yes

12-13/16 x 13 x 8-9/16

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