Comparison guide
Samsung MS23T5018AK vs Panasonic NN-ST34NB: which should you choose?
Samsung MS23T5018AK and Panasonic NN-ST34NB compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Automatic menus: 25 on the Samsung MS23T5018AK against 10 on the Panasonic NN-ST34NB. 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.
- Samsung MS23T5018AK: A design-led microwave with glass-touch controls, a 23L ceramic cavity, and home-dessert menus.
- Panasonic NN-ST34NB: A roomy solo microwave with 25L capacity, 900W output, five power levels, and ten auto menus.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Samsung MS23T5018AK and Panasonic NN-ST34NB 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 | Samsung MS23T5018AK | Panasonic NN-ST34NB | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 23 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 25 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +8.7% |
| Microwave output | 700 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 900 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +28.6% |
| Power consumption | 1100 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 1330 W Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +20.9% |
| Turntable | 288 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 288 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Automatic menus | 25 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 10 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -60% |
| 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 | 489 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 472 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -3.5% |
| Depth | 363 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 351 mm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -3.3% |
| Color | Black | Black | Same |
| Connectivity | Standalone countertop appliance | Standalone countertop appliance | Same |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | MS23T5018AK | NN-ST34NB | 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.
- Automatic menus · Samsung MS23T5018AK 25, Panasonic NN-ST34NB 10 (-60%)
- Capacity · Panasonic NN-ST34NB 25 L, Samsung MS23T5018AK 23 L (+8.7%)
- Power consumption · Samsung MS23T5018AK 1100 W, Panasonic NN-ST34NB 1330 W (+20.9%)
- Microwave output · Panasonic NN-ST34NB 900 W, Samsung MS23T5018AK 700 W (+28.6%)
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.
- Samsung MS23T5018AK · Samsung · model number MS23T5018AK · released 2020 · recorded fields 13/13
- Panasonic NN-ST34NB · Panasonic · model number NN-ST34NB · released 2022 · recorded fields 13/13
Fields the two products share
6 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Turntable · 288 mm
- Grill · No
- Convection · No
- Color · Black
- Connectivity · Standalone countertop appliance
- Region · KR
Who should choose Samsung MS23T5018AK
Samsung MS23T5018AK leads the table on Automatic menus, Power consumption. A design-led microwave with glass-touch controls, a 23L ceramic cavity, and home-dessert menus.
Who should choose Panasonic NN-ST34NB
Panasonic NN-ST34NB leads the table on Capacity, Microwave output. A roomy solo microwave with 25L capacity, 900W output, five power levels, and ten auto menus.
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.
- Samsung MS23T5018AK · No verified purchase link currently available
- Panasonic NN-ST34NB · 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.