Product comparison · 2 microwaves

Whirlpool AMW 498 IX vs Whirlpool VT 296 BL

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool VT 296 BL has 2 L more interior capacity than the Whirlpool AMW 498 IX (24 L vs 22 L). The Whirlpool VT 296 BL has 50 W more microwave power than the Whirlpool AMW 498 IX (800 W vs 750 W). The Whirlpool VT 296 BL has 300 W more grill power than the Whirlpool AMW 498 IX (1000 W vs 700 W). Product colour: Stainless steel on the Whirlpool AMW 498 IX, Black on the Whirlpool VT 296 BL. Appliance placement: Built-in on the Whirlpool AMW 498 IX, Countertop on the Whirlpool VT 296 BL.

  • Product colour
    • AMW 498 IX:Stainless steel
    • VT 296 BL:Black
  • Appliance placement
    • AMW 498 IX:Built-in
    • VT 296 BL:Countertop
  • Interior capacity
    • AMW 498 IX:22 L
    • VT 296 BL:24 L
  • Microwave power
    • AMW 498 IX:750 W
    • VT 296 BL:800 W
  • Grill power
    • AMW 498 IX:700 W
    • VT 296 BL:1000 W
  • Number of power levels
    • AMW 498 IX:4
    • VT 296 BL:7
  • Turntable size
    • AMW 498 IX:25 cm
    • VT 296 BL:28 cm
  • Width
    • AMW 498 IX:595 mm
    • VT 296 BL:520 mm

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Comparison of AMW 498 IX, VT 296 BL
23 specifications
Features7 differ
Product colourDiffersStainless steelBlack
Appliance placementDiffersBuilt-inCountertop
Interior capacityDiffers22 L24 L
Microwave powerDiffers750 W800 W
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Grill powerDiffers700 W1000 W
Number of power levelsDiffers47
Turntable sizeDiffers25 cm28 cm
Door open typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull-out
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Integrated clockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooking functions & programsidentical
GrillYesYes
Defrost functionYesYes
Crisp makerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Steam cookingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Connected loadKnown for one1300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers595 mm520 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm436 mm
HeightDiffers382 mm300 mm
Interior dimensions (W x D x H)Differs370 x 290 x 187 mm330 x 320 x 220 mm
WeightKnown for one19 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Installation compartment dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one560 x 300 x 362 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one230V, 50HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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