Best Countertop Microwaves Updated January 2025

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Best Countertop Microwaves
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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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...
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...
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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GE GCST10A1WSS 4-in-1 Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, Kitchen Essentials for The Countertop o...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
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...
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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Toshiba ML-EM62P(SS) Large Countertop Microwave with Smart Sensor, 6 Menus, Auto Defrost, ECO Mode, Mute Option & 16.5" Positio...
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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Toshiba ML-EM62P(SS) Large Countertop Microwave with Smart Sensor, 6 Menus, Auto Defrost, ECO Mode, Mute Option & 16.5" Positio...
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors

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Farberware Countertop Microwave 1000 Watts, 1.1 cu ft - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartment...
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...
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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BLACK+DECKER Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, Stainless Steel, 0.9 Cu Ft
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
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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TOSHIBA EM925A5A-BS Countertop Microwave Oven, 0.9 Cu Ft With 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function ...
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 ...
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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BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 700W, Stainless Steel, 0.7 Cu....
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....
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 EM031MB11 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 1000W, 1.1cu.ft, Black & Stai...
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...
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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TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Fu...
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 1068 people today!
Picked by 1068 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...
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. GE GCST10A1WSS 3-in-1 Microwave Oven
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3. Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave
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4. Panasonic NN-SN686S Countertop Microwave
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5. Toshiba ML-EM62P(SS) Countertop Microwave
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6. Farberware Countertop Microwave
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7. Black+Decker Digital Countertop Microwave
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8. Toshiba EM925A5A-BS Microwave
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9. Black+Decker EM720CB7 Countertop Microwave
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10. Black+Decker EM031MB11 Countertop Microwave
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Deal
Save 13% Save 15% Save 9% Save 23% Save 10% Save 11%
Deal Save 13% Save 15% Save 9% Save 23% Save 10% Save 11%
Size
1.2 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 0.9 cu ft .9 cu ft 0.7 cu ft 1.1 cu ft
Size
1.2 cu ft 1 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 1.1 cu ft 0.9 cu ft .9 cu ft 0.7 cu ft 1.1 cu ft
Power
1,100 watts 1,050 watts 1,350 watts 1,200 watts 1,200 watts 1,000 watts 900 watts 900 watts 700 watts 1,000 watts
Power
1,100 watts 1,050 watts 1,350 watts 1,200 watts 1,200 watts 1,000 watts 900 watts 900 watts 700 watts 1,000 watts
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 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 10 power levels 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Presets
10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 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 10 power levels 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" 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 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall
Dimensions
20.5" wide x 16" deep x 12.8" 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 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall 20.2" wide x 16.9" deep x 12" tall 19" wide x 15" deep x 11.5" tall 19" wide x 16" deep x 11" tall 17.3" wide x 13" deep x 10.2" tall 20.2" wide x 15.6" deep x 12.1" tall
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Smart sensors None None Smart sensors Smart sensors None
Advanced Cooking Features
Smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Smart sensors None None Smart sensors Smart sensors None