Comparison guide
Cuckoo CMW-A201DW vs Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS: which should you choose?
Cuckoo CMW-A201DW and Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Capacity: 62.3 L on the Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS against 20 L on the Cuckoo CMW-A201DW. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-28 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Microwaves verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- Cuckoo CMW-A201DW: A value microwave with a 20L cavity, up to 700W output, and two direct control dials.
- Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS: A large 2.2-cu.ft microwave with 1,250W Cyclonic Wave Inverter power, 20 auto menus, and sensor reheat.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Cuckoo CMW-A201DW and Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Cuckoo CMW-A201DW | Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 62.3 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +211.5% |
| Microwave output | 700 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 1250 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +78.6% |
| Power consumption | 1050 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 1460 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +39% |
| Turntable | 255 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 419 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +64.3% |
| Automatic menus | 0 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Grill | No Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | No Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Convection | No Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | No Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Width | 440 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 606 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +37.7% |
| Depth | 341 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 493 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +44.6% |
| Color | White | Stainless Steel | Different |
| Connectivity | Standalone countertop appliance | Standalone countertop appliance | Same |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | CMW-A201DW | NN-SN98JS | Different |
18 of the 26 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Capacity · Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS 62.3 L, Cuckoo CMW-A201DW 20 L (+211.5%)
- Power consumption · Cuckoo CMW-A201DW 1050 W, Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS 1460 W (+39%)
- Microwave output · Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS 1250 W, Cuckoo CMW-A201DW 700 W (+78.6%)
- Turntable · Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS 419 mm, Cuckoo CMW-A201DW 255 mm (+64.3%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Microwaves comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Cuckoo CMW-A201DW · Cuckoo · model number CMW-A201DW · released 2019 · recorded fields 13/13
- Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS · Panasonic · model number NN-SN98JS · released 2022 · recorded fields 13/13
Fields the two products share
4 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Grill · No
- Convection · No
- Connectivity · Standalone countertop appliance
- Region · KR
Who should choose Cuckoo CMW-A201DW
Cuckoo CMW-A201DW leads the table on Power consumption. A value microwave with a 20L cavity, up to 700W output, and two direct control dials.
Who should choose Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS
Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS leads the table on Capacity, Microwave output, Turntable. A large 2.2-cu.ft microwave with 1,250W Cyclonic Wave Inverter power, 20 auto menus, and sensor reheat.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Cuckoo CMW-A201DW · No verified purchase link currently available
- Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter NN-SN98JS · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Microwaves are documented on the Microwaves comparison page.