Best Microwaves Updated December 2024

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2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TOSHIBA EM925A5A-BS Countertop Microwave Oven, 0.9 Cu Ft With 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function ...
Type: Countertop
Size: .9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power levels
Dimensions: 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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TOSHIBA EM925A5A-BS Countertop Microwave Oven, 0.9 Cu Ft With 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function ...
Type: Countertop
Size: .9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power levels
Dimensions: 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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TOSHIBA EM925A5A-SS Countertop Microwave Oven, 0.9 Cu Ft With 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power settings & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 19.15" wide x 15.91" deep x 11.48" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None
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TOSHIBA EM925A5A-SS Countertop Microwave Oven, 0.9 Cu Ft With 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.9 cu ft
Power: 900 watts
Presets: 10 power settings & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 19.15" wide x 15.91" deep x 11.48" 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 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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Farberware Countertop Microwave 1000 Watts, 1.1 cu ft - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartment...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.1 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None

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Farberware Countertop Microwave 1000 Watts, 1.1 cu ft - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartment...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.1 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: None

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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 132 people today!
Picked by 132 people today!

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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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4. Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave
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6. Black+Decker EM720CB7 Countertop Microwave
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Type
Countertop Countertop Coutertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop
Type
Countertop Countertop Coutertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop
Size
1.2 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 0.7 cu ft .9 cu ft 0.9 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 1.1 cu ft
Size
1.2 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 0.7 cu ft .9 cu ft 0.9 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 1.1 cu ft
Power
1,100 watts 1,200 watts 1,050 watts 1,350 watts 1,200 watts 700 watts 900 watts 900 watts 1,000 watts 1,000 watts
Power
1,100 watts 1,200 watts 1,050 watts 1,350 watts 1,200 watts 700 watts 900 watts 900 watts 1,000 watts 1,000 watts
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels 10 power settings & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels 10 power settings & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall 19.15" wide x 15.91" deep x 11.48" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall 19.15" wide x 15.91" deep x 11.48" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology Smart sensors Smart sensors None None None
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology Smart sensors Smart sensors None None None