Best Microwaves Updated March 2025

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Best Microwaves
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated March 2025
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9.9

TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Fu...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,100 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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9.9

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TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Fu...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,100 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

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9.7

TOSHIBA ML-EM45P(BS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Smart Sensor and Position Memory Turntable, Function, 1.6 Cu.ft 13.6" Remov...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 22" wide x 18" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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TOSHIBA ML-EM45P(BS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Smart Sensor and Position Memory Turntable, Function, 1.6 Cu.ft 13.6" Remov...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 22" wide x 18" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

9.5

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9.5

TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,350 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors

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TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,350 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors

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GE GCST10A1WSS 4-in-1 Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, Kitchen Essentials for The Countertop o...
Type: Coutertop
Size: 1 cu ft
Power: 1,050 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Air fryer, convection oven

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GE GCST10A1WSS 4-in-1 Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, Kitchen Essentials for The Countertop o...
Type: Coutertop
Size: 1 cu ft
Power: 1,050 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Air fryer, convection oven

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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors

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BLACK+DECKER EM031MB11 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 1000W, 1.1cu.ft, Black & Stai...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.1 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None

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BLACK+DECKER EM031MB11 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 1000W, 1.1cu.ft, Black & Stai...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.1 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None

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BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 700W, Stainless Steel, 0.7 Cu....
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.7 cu ft
Power: 700 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

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BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 700W, Stainless Steel, 0.7 Cu....
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.7 cu ft
Power: 700 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

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BLACK+DECKER Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, Stainless Steel, 0.9 Cu Ft
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None
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BLACK+DECKER Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, Stainless Steel, 0.9 Cu Ft
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None

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Panasonic NN-SN65KW Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, 1200W, 1.2 cu.ft. Small Genius Sensor One-Touch Cooking, Popcorn B...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology
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Panasonic NN-SN65KW Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, 1200W, 1.2 cu.ft. Small Genius Sensor One-Touch Cooking, Popcorn B...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology

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Farberware Countertop Microwave 700 Watts, 0.7 Cu. Ft. - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartmen...
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.7 cu. ft
Power: 700 watts
Presets: 10 power levels
Dimensions: 10.1" wide x 13" deep x 17.3" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Child safety lock
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Farberware Countertop Microwave 700 Watts, 0.7 Cu. Ft. - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartmen...
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.7 cu. ft
Power: 700 watts
Presets: 10 power levels
Dimensions: 10.1" wide x 13" deep x 17.3" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Child safety lock
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TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Fu...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,100 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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Picked by 6497 people this week!
Picked by 6497 people this week!

9.9

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TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Fu...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,100 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

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1. Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave
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2. Toshiba ML-EM45P-BS Countertop Microwave
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3. Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave
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4. GE GCST10A1WSS 3-in-1 Microwave Oven
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5. Panasonic NN-SN686S Countertop Microwave
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6. Black+Decker EM031MB11 Countertop Microwave
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7. Black+Decker EM720CB7 Countertop Microwave
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8. Black+Decker Digital Countertop Microwave
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9. Panasonic Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology
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Type
Countertop Countertop Countertop Coutertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop
Type
Countertop Countertop Countertop Coutertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop
Size
1.2 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 0.7 cu ft 0.9 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 0.7 cu. ft
Size
1.2 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 0.7 cu ft 0.9 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 0.7 cu. ft
Power
1,100 watts 1,200 watts 1,350 watts 1,050 watts 1,200 watts 1,000 watts 700 watts 900 watts 1,200 watts 700 watts
Power
1,100 watts 1,200 watts 1,350 watts 1,050 watts 1,200 watts 1,000 watts 700 watts 900 watts 1,200 watts 700 watts
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 10 power levels
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 10 power levels
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall 22" wide x 18" deep x 13" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 10.1" wide x 13" deep x 17.3" tall
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall 22" wide x 18" deep x 13" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 10.1" wide x 13" deep x 17.3" tall
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors None Smart sensors None Inverter technology Child safety lock
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors None Smart sensors None Inverter technology Child safety lock