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Panasonic
Is Panasonic worth buying?
Panasonic earned a buy verdict on 7 of the 7 Panasonic products we compared (100%), well above the 49% average across every brand on the site. 1 of them won its comparison outright: Panasonic NN-SN686SR Inverter Microwave. None of the Panasonic products we compared was the one to skip in its guide.
Verdicts synthesize independent testing and long-term owner reports; we do not run a lab and never take review units. Each product below links to the comparison it was judged in. How we review.
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The Best Countertop Microwaves: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Home & Kitchen
Panasonic NN-SN686SR Inverter MicrowaveWon the comparison
The most consistent heater of the group, thanks to genuine inverter power and a reliable sensor.
Best for: Most households that want the best everyday heating without paying premium money.
$$ · mid-range
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Body Groomers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Beauty & Grooming
Panasonic ER-GK80 Body Hair Groomer
A whole-body trimmer with a V-shaped head, a skin guard for sensitive areas and a 3 to 12 mm comb, rated IPX7.
Best for: People who want one shower-proof trimmer for chest, legs, armpits and groin and do not need a foil shave.
$$$ · premium
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Electric Shavers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Beauty & Grooming
Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67Runner-up
The value champion - arguably the closest, fastest shave here for mid-range money.
Best for: Daily shavers with heavy stubble who want the most shave for the money.
$$ · mid-range
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Epilators: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Beauty & Grooming
Panasonic ES-EY30 Epilator with Gentle Epilation CapRunner-up
A wet and dry cordless epilator with 60 tweezers on a wide dual-disc head, three speeds and a cap that limits exposed tweezers for beginners.
Best for: First-time epilator users and anyone with sensitive skin who wants to start gentle and work up.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Compact Cameras: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99Runner-up
A 30x optical zoom reaching 720 mm equivalent in a 322 g body with USB Type-C charging, built around a small 1/2.3 inch sensor.
Best for: Daylight travel, safaris, stadium seats and anyone who wants far-away subjects from a jacket pocket more than they want low-light quality.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Nose Hair Trimmers: 6 Compared (and One to Skip) · Beauty & Grooming
Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair TrimmerRunner-up
A simple, fully waterproof single-head trimmer with curved dual-edge blades and a fast rinse clean.
Best for: Buyers who want the core nose and ear job done cheaply, wet or dry.
$ · budget
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The Best Steam Irons and Steam Stations: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Home & Kitchen
Panasonic 360 Freestyle Cordless Steam/Dry Iron (NI-QL2000R)Runner-up
The best pick if you want a nimble, no-cord-drag iron rather than a bulky station on your shelf.
Best for: Everyday ironing of shirts and everyday clothes, small spaces, and anyone who dislikes fighting a cord.
$$ · mid-range
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