--- title: "Tower T24021W review" description: "Tower T24021W review: an 800W, 20 litre digital solo microwave in black and rose gold with eight autocook presets. Specs, owner feedback and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/tower-t24021w/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-06 score: 8.6 --- # Tower T24021W review > **Our verdict:** The Tower T24021W ranks 4th of the 10 microwaves we compare, with 8.6 out of 10. No. 4 of 10 in our [microwaves ranking](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.6 out of 10** The Tower T24021W is a 20 litre, 800W digital solo microwave in black and rose gold. It suits anyone who wants a good-looking microwave for reheating, defrosting and simple presets, without a grill. Why it's here: - Eight autocook presets including potato, popcorn and pizza - Weight-based and time-based defrost - 270mm glass turntable and a time and weight control dial - A budget price for a digital model with presets Keep in mind: - Dial and button controls are less precise than a touch panel - Plain 800W solo with no grill - Controls are a dial plus buttons, so setting short times takes more presses than a keypad [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076CC9TRZ) ## Why the Tower T24021W scores 8.6 - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 1st of 10 - How new it is: 10th of 10 ### Level with the Panasonic NN-CF87LBBPQ The Panasonic NN-CF87LBBPQ and the Tower T24021W score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Panasonic NN-CF87LBBPQ goes first because it leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Tower T24021W The T24021W is a countertop solo microwave: it heats with microwaves only, with no grill or oven function. The brand describes it as black with rose gold accents. The cavity is 20 litres and takes a standard 10 inch dinner plate. The glass turntable is 270mm across. The outside measures 25.5cm high, 45.5cm wide and 33cm deep. Power is 800W. Time and weight are set with a single control dial, and the presets are chosen by button. There are eight autocook settings: milk or coffee, rice, spaghetti, potatoes, auto reheat, fish, popcorn and pizza. A defrost function is included. The brand says the interior wipes clean after use. Tower lists a one year warranty as standard. It says you can extend it online for free to get a further two years, three in total. The brand's page does not give a weight or a list of what comes in the box. ### Key specs - Type: Solo microwave, no grill - Capacity: 20 litres - Power: 800W - Turntable: 270mm glass - Autocook presets: 8 (milk/coffee, rice, spaghetti, potatoes, auto reheat, fish, popcorn, pizza) - Controls: Weight and time dial, preset buttons - Size (H x W x D): 25.5 x 45.5 x 33 cm - Warranty: 1 year standard, extendable online for free by a further 2 years (3 years total) ## What owners report about the Tower T24021W Owner feedback for this model is short and mostly about looks. Owners like the rose gold finish, say it stands out against standard black microwaves, and say it matches other kitchen appliances. On use, owners call it simple and easy to operate, and say it heats quickly and does the job for reheating and ready meals. One owner praised Tower's customer service, and one said they hadn't yet worked out all the functions. Delivery was mentioned once, as arriving separately but on time. The reviews we found give no detail on noise, the presets or how it holds up after months of use. None of the owner reviews we read reported a fault, but they are brief, so that tells you little about long-term reliability. ## Who the Tower T24021W suits Choose this if looks matter and your microwave jobs are plain: reheating, defrosting, hot drinks and popcorn. The dial is simple to learn, and the 20 litre cavity fits a dinner plate. It is a sensible fit for a flat, a second kitchen or a student room. Look elsewhere if you want to brown food or toast bread: the Sharp YC-MG02U-S has a grill. Families reheating big plates and bowls will want more room, such as the Panasonic NN-ST46KBBPQ. If you prefer fast keypad entry for short times, the dial and buttons here take more presses. ## Questions about the Tower T24021W ### Does the Tower T24021W have a grill? No. It is a solo microwave with 800W of microwave power and no grill or oven function. ### How big is the Tower T24021W? It measures 25.5cm high, 45.5cm wide and 33cm deep, with a 20 litre cavity and a 270mm glass turntable. ### Will a dinner plate fit in the Tower T24021W? Yes. Tower says the 20 litre cavity fits a standard 10 inch dinner plate. ### What autocook settings does the Tower T24021W have? Eight: milk or coffee, rice, spaghetti, potatoes, auto reheat, fish, popcorn and pizza. It also has a defrost function. ### What warranty does the Tower T24021W come with? Tower gives one year as standard. You can extend it online for free by a further two years, three in total. ## All 10 microwaves, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Panasonic NN-ST46KBBPQ](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/panasonic-nn-st46kbbpq/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Sharp YC-MG02U-S](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/sharp-yc-mg02u-s/) | 8.6 | Best Budget | | 3 | [Panasonic NN-CF87LBBPQ](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/panasonic-nn-cf87lbbpq/) | 8.6 | Best Premium | | 4 | **Tower T24021W** (this review) | 8.6 | | | 5 | [Salter DuoWave 2-in-1 Air Fryer & Microwave EK5817](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/salter-duowave-2-in-1-air-fryer-microwave-ek5817/) | 8.5 | | | 6 | [Panasonic NN-E27JWMBBQ](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/panasonic-nn-e27jwmbbq/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Swan Nordic Digital Microwave SM22036LWHTN](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/swan-nordic-digital-microwave-sm22036lwhtn/) | 8.2 | | | 8 | [Morphy Richards Digital Microwave with Mirror Door 511442](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/#morphy-richards-digital-microwave-mirror-door-511443) | 8.1 | | | 9 | [Morphy Richards Cassini 20L Digital Microwave Olivine 511422](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/morphy-richards-cassini-digital-microwave-511420/) | 8.0 | | | 10 | [Sage the Combi Wave™ 3 in 1 Microwave SMO870](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/sage-combi-wave-3-in-1-smo870/) | 7.9 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 27 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Tower Housewares: Rose Gold 800W 20 Litre Digital Microwave T24021W](https://www.towerhousewares.co.uk/digital/rose-gold-800w-20-litre-digital-microwave-white-t24021w) - [Reviews.io: Tower T24021W owner reviews](https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/tower/T24021W) - [Reviews.io: Tower T24021W owner reviews, page 2](https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/tower/T24021W?page=2) - [Magic Prices: Tower T24021W specifications](https://magicprices.co.uk/prices/184415/tower-t24021w-microwave-rose-gold-white-solo-microwave-countertop-20-l-800-w) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/microwaves/tower-t24021w/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md