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11 Best Microwave Ovens 2023

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Updated
May 26, 2023

By
Emma Wartzman,
a kitchen and dining writer at the Strategist.  
Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit and has worked in food media for nine years.

Photo: Marcus McDonald

Photo: Marcus McDonald

• Best overall
• Best less expensive
• Best simple
• Best quiet
• Best multifunctional
• Best over-the-range
• Best built-in
• Most stylish

That really changed my life. Ina Garten has a great thing: She melts down a full pint of Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream” to make “a perfect crème anglaise.”

Microwaves, though, do run the gamut of how exacting they are (and, accordingly, how expensive). If you want one with lots of precise settings, it might be smart to invest a bit more. If you’re just looking for a simple machine that will warm up your coffee and last night’s stir-fry with little fuss, you can definitely get away with spending less. To find the best at each end of the spectrum — as well as plenty in between — I chatted with folks who are very passionate about their own.

Most of the microwaves on this list are countertop-style, made to be plugged into an outlet and sit on top of a surface. Two, however, are built-ins — the kind of units you install when you’re remodeling or giving your kitchen a serious upgrade.

The microwave is an appliance that will generally live out in the open and therefore needs to fit in a given space, whether that’s on your countertop, nestled into a shelf, on top of your fridge, or wherever else. Here, I’ve listed the exact dimensions.

The cubic measurement, on the other hand, tells you what a microwave’s capacity is on the inside. If you plan to use one to cook for more people or to make full-on meals, a larger-capacity model will be better for you. If you plan to employ it only for yourself, you should be totally fine with a smaller one.

Panasonic 1.2 Inverter Microwave

$160

Style: Countertop | Size: 12.25” x 20.7” x 15.8” | Capacity: 1.2 cubic feet

Catherine McCord, creator of the blog Weelicious, has had a bunch of different microwaves over the years — but she really loves her current Panasonic (also a favorite brand in general when we culled a list of the best-rated microwaves on Amazon). It’s “large-capacity, powerful, and has great functionality,” she says. In fact, she owns a second microwave with a lower wattage (meaning it doesn’t get as hot as quickly) that takes forever to defrost foods. But after three years, the Panasonic is still speedy and going strong. “We use it to defrost things often,” she says. “I don’t need an overly complicated microwave, but I do like that with this one you can customize within certain presets — like you can select different times within the defrost setting.” She also uses it to make popcorn a lot, as well as single-serve items like mug cakes and mug macaroni.

Before she renovated her kitchen in 2019, Strategist senior editor Winnie Yang had owned the Panasonic for a few years, too, and says it performed just as well as the high-end Thermador over-the-range microwave with which she replaced it. “It did a great job heating things more thoroughly and consistently than other countertop microwaves I’ve owned,” she says, attributing that to its 1,200 watts of power and inverter technology. The latter function emits radiation consistently instead of sporadically like regular microwaves.

$160

at Target

Buy

Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven

4.3 stars, 4593 reviews

$70

Style: Countertop | Size: 15.6” x 19” x 11.1” | Capacity: 0.9 cubic feet

If you’re in the market for a microwave to do the most basic job of reheating leftovers (but still do it well), this Hamilton Beach is a solid bet. It has a slightly smaller capacity and lower wattage than the Panasonic, but two Strategist staffers — associate editor Jenna Milliner-Waddell and writer Arielle Avila — bought ones for their New York rental apartments within the past couple of years. “I got it because it was one of the cheapest ones I could find, but it still looked nice — and I haven’t had any issues so far,” Avila says. “I’m honestly surprised by how quickly it heats up leftovers.” Milliner-Waddell was drawn to this particular appliance because of the price, too, and because it fit perfectly into an open shelf cubby in her kitchen, which otherwise has limited counter space. And while Milliner-Waddell and Avila really only use it for reheating, the Hamilton Beach does have some presets.

$70

at Walmart

Buy

Style: Countertop | Size: 11.7” x 20.4” x 15.8”  | Capacity: 1.1 cubic feet

Recipe developer and video host Ali Rosen mostly uses this countertop Samsung microwave to reheat leftovers, for which she says it has “been perfectly serviceable” since she bought it five years ago. Her favorite feature is that when you click “start,” the timer automatically sets for 30 seconds instead of a full minute like many other machines, which is useful “if you’re microwaving something from frozen and you don’t want to overcook it,” she says. “The shorter amount of time is just a better checkpoint.” Beyond that, she says she appreciates that there aren’t too many buttons or presets and that she never has to mess with wattage to heat up food properly. While fancier models can get ultra-specific, Rosen says she doesn’t need that level of precision. “My microwave is here to make my life easier,” she says, “and this does that.”

Solwave Stainless-Steel Commercial Microwave

$210

Style: Countertop | Size: 20” x 18.5” x 12” | Capacity: 0. 9 cubic feet

This commercial-style microwave operates with a dial instead of buttons, making it particularly simple to use. Ryan Dolliver, owner of Palmetto in Brooklyn, recently bought one for his home kitchen when placing a big Webstaurant order, and he has ended up appreciating the “no frills” design of it, he says. You can choose from 15 seconds to six minutes on the interface, and it comes with suggestions for the amount of time to set for popular foods like a slice of pizza or cup of soup. Dolliver mostly uses it for warming frozen bags of ingredients he has vacuum-sealed because “I find that running bags under hot water is slow, inconsistent, and a huge bummer if a hole forms in the bag while it’s submerged,” he says, as well as for “rapid — less than 30 seconds — roasting and toasting of grains and spices. Just place on a platter and zap.”

Toshiba Microwave Oven With Sound On/Off

$115

Style: Countertop | Size: 19.2” x 15.9” x 11.5” | Capacity: 0.9 cubic feet

Most microwaves make a loud beep when your food is done reheating. And while of course that can be helpful if you’re in another room or distracted by other tasks, it can be annoying. This is especially true if you’re living with roommates, a baby, or pets you don’t want to disturb. This Toshiba — which boasts 4.5 stars on Amazon with close to 14,000 ratings — allows you to turn the sound off by simply holding down on the number eight for three to five seconds.

$115

at Amazon

Buy

Style: Countertop | Size: 20.5” x 21” x 12.5” | Capacity: 1.1 cubic feet

Recipe developer and cookbook author Kristina Cho loves the microwave part of this multifunctional machine, which also works as an air fryer and convection oven (Breville says the former is for making crunchy foods and the latter is for baking, even though they run on similar technology). It heats food evenly without hot spots, whether you’re warming leftovers with multiple components (like rice and chicken on the same plate) or even soup, which Cho says would remain partially cold with every cheaper microwave she previously owned. She also appreciates that it’s fast, heating a bowl of pasta in just 30 seconds. And finally, she notes, the “interface for it is very intuitive.” It operates with one dial that controls time and another for wattage, denoted by cook, reheat, and defrost, with multiple levels in between each. Judy Joo, chef and host of Food Network’s Korean Food Made Simple, says the presets work beautifully, too. “I love the soften butter preset. A lot of microwaves will melt the butter in one area. But this works perfectly. And the same goes with melting chocolate function. Usually part of it stays hard and part of it burns. I don’t know how this one does it, but it’s just perfect.”

Toshiba Multifunctional Microwave Oven

$255 now 14% off

$220

Style: Countertop | ‎Size: 21. 5” x 21.8” x 13” | Capacity: 1.5 cubic feet

This multifunctional model comes in at basically half of the price of the Breville — and boasts some of the best reviews on Amazon. It has, notably, the biggest capacity of all the countertop models on this list, making it a machine that can both bake an entire chicken and reheat a mug of coffee. One reviewer says they turn to it daily to prepare anything from frozen pizza to steak, using it so often that it’s essentially replaced their regular oven, stove top, toaster oven, and fryer. But if you just want to zap something, it’ll do that, too, with a defrost function that’s better than that of any other microwave, according to a second buyer.

$220

at Amazon

Buy

$255

at Wayfair

Buy

Commercial Chef Countertop Microwave Oven

$87

com/strategist/_components/clay-paragraph/instances/cl2amv35900e03f6q6v9t8jdd@published” data-word-count=”14″>Style: Countertop | Size: 14.1” x 17.8” x 10.3” | Capacity: 0.7 cubic feet

At 701 watts, this microwave has a fairly low power consumption compared with most others on the list. This means it may take a little longer for your food to heat — but it also makes it uniquely suited for traveling. “I need the lowest power unit available and don’t care if it takes a few seconds longer to cook a meal,” writes someone on Amazon who bought this for their camping trailer and runs it using a solar battery. Another reviewer likes that it doesn’t have a digital display, which can “really light up your sleeping space in a small RV.” And a third who uses this microwave in their solar-powered van likes it so much that they found themselves using it more than their propane stove, praising its ability to heat up leftovers, quickly make frozen burritos, and soften potatoes.

Style: Built-in | Size: 9.4” x 15.4 x 29.9” | Capacity: 1.8 cubic feet

Now we’re onto the built-in models, which require a professional to install (unless you’re especially handy). This one, which is the simpler and less expensive of the two, is meant to sit above your stove (it has lights underneath to shine down on your burners). It comes recommended by Deborah VanTrece, owner of Atlanta’s Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Orethea’s at the Point. She particularly likes the sensor cooking technology, which can detect humidity levels and automatically adjust the cooking time and power level for optimal performance.

SubZero Wolf Transitional Drawer Microwave

$2,350

com/strategist/_components/clay-paragraph/instances/cl2an10hs00ee3f6qae51yhaq@published” data-word-count=”14″>Style: Built-in | Size: 29.9” x 15.1” x 21.9” | Capacity: 1.2 cubic feet

Three of the people I spoke with enthusiastically recommend their microwave that is built into the wall. The one listed here, which opens like a drawer, runs upwards of $2,000 and requires a pretty serious installation. It’s the kind of thing you’d be likely to buy only if you were remodeling your kitchen or upgrading your major appliances. That said, if you do find yourself in such a position, the Wolf is “extremely quiet, the drawer mechanism is really smooth, and it heats incredibly evenly even without a turntable,” says Samantha Skaggs, creator of Five Heart Home. It has similar sensing technology to the over-the-range LG, a quality she finds helpful for reheating leftovers. When you have to determine the timing for that yourself, she points out, the food is often deceptively hot on the outside and still cold on the inside. Cook and Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan recently built her dream kitchen from scratch and included a similar appliance from Wolf (it’s technically a “steam oven,” but it can do everything a microwave can do including pop popcorn, she says).

$2,350

at Sub-Zero

Buy

Breville Compact Wave Soft-Close Microwave Oven

$250

Style: Countertop | Size: 17.3” x 19.1” x 11.5” | Capacity: 0.9 cubic feet

While looks might not seem like the most important factor to consider when purchasing a larger appliance, it’s certainly part of the equation — especially when said appliance is going to be on display. For Sarah Leon, an editorial consultant and former executive digital director of W magazine, that was certainly the case. She and her husband, Teddy Wolff, recently renovated their Brooklyn kitchen and decided not to have any built-ins or hidden appliances, so Leon says she “chose based on which handles and metals looked best.” For her, that meant a Breville model similar to the one listed above (their exact microwave is currently out of stock). Leon loves the finish and the sleek cylindrical handle. “Visually, it’s more attractive than a lot of other microwaves,” she says. “It looks luxe.” But it also works well — while the button configurations are slightly different, both models have highly responsive settings, something Leon finds particularly important after trying other microwaves where the adjustments didn’t make much of a difference. “If you’re doing something like making popcorn, you might want more power so it’s done quickly,” she explains. “But I’ve been making a lot of eggs in it, so I’ll adjust it to the medium setting and scramble them. It really works, whereas a higher setting might give you more of a McDonald’s-style patty egg.”

$250

at Amazon

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• Arielle Avila, Strategist writer
• Kristina Cho, recipe developer and cookbook author
• Judy Joo, chef and Food Network host
• Eden Grinshpan, cook and Top Chef Canada host
• Sarah Leon, editorial consultant
• Catherine McCord, creator of Weelicious
• Jenna Milliner-Waddel, Strategist associate editor
• Ryan Dolliver, owner of Palmetto
• Matt Rodbard, food writer, editor, and cookbook author
• Ali Rosen, recipe developer and video host
• Samantha Skaggs, creator of Five Heart Home
• Erin Schwartz, Strategist writer
• Deborah VanTrece, owner of Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Orethea’s at the Point
• Winnie Yang, Strategist senior editor

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10 Best Retro Microwaves to Buy for Your Kitchen 2023

Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.

1

Best Retro Style

Nostalgia Retro 800-Watt Countertop Microwave

1

Best Retro Style

Nostalgia Retro 800-Watt Countertop Microwave

$130 at Amazon$110 at Walmart$130 at Home Depot

Credit: Nostalgia

Pros

• Retro design
• Multiple color options
• LED display

Cons

• Lower wattage than modern microwaves
• Some reviewers say it stops working after a few months of use

With nearly 5,000 five-star ratings, our first recommendation is beloved for its bright look. It features an oval window and chrome accents that turn on the charm. Additionally, the appliance features 12 settings, an LED display, and a delay timer.

“I love the knob function to select time, so there aren’t a million beeps like there are when you use a keypad-style microwave,” one shopper shared in a review. “It heats evenly as well. My parents have the same model in black, and they’ve loved it for years. “

2

Best Affordable

Galanz 700-Watt Microwave Oven

2

Best Affordable

Galanz 700-Watt Microwave Oven

$106 at Amazon

Credit: Galanz

Pros

• One of the cheaper options on the market
• Doesn’t take up much counter space
• Child lock

Cons

• Low wattage means it takes longer to cook food
• Some people have had trouble figuring out how to use the dials

Available in three sizes ranging from .7 to 1.1 cubic feet, the Galanz microwave has six power levels for all of your cooking needs. Plus, it received 10,200 five-star ratings that praise the smaller option for its size, price, and quality. Bonuses: There’s a child safety lock, LED display, and interior light.

Many reviewers confirm the .7 cubic-foot option is ideal for small apartments, tiny kitchens, and camper vans. “This microwave is fun and easy to use but only after reading the manual,” a five-star reviewer noted.

3

Best Basic

Magic Chef 0700-Watt Retro Microwave

3

Best Basic

Magic Chef 0700-Watt Retro Microwave

$137 at Walmart

Credit: Magic Chef

Pros

• Easy-to-use controls
• 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

Cons

• No clock
• Interior light doesn’t stay on when you open the door

For an option that focuses on the basics, up next is a 700-watt microwave. It has one dial for cooking power and another dedicated to time. Reviewers love how simple the appliance is and how it only makes one ding when it’s done.

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4

Best With a High Wattage

COMFEE’ 900-Watt Retro Microwave

4

Best With a High Wattage

COMFEE’ 900-Watt Retro Microwave

Now 15% Off

$106 at Amazon$125 at Wayfair

Credit: Comfee’

Pros

• Many reviewers say it’s quiet
• Easy-to-use controls

Cons

• Some reviewers say it’s not user-friendly

With 900 watts under its belt, here’s a powerful pick complete with nine presents as well as express buttons, a mute button, eco mode, an LED digital display, child lock, and more.

“This microwave is simple to use, small, classy,” a verified purchaser wrote. “It cooks great, and I use it for everything. It cooks carrots, cauliflower, and difficult foods perfectly. I add an extra minute as it is only 900 whereas my big microwave in the kitchen is 1200. It exceeds my expectation.”

5

Best Color

COSTWAY 900-Watt Retro Countertop Microwave Oven

5

Best Color

COSTWAY 900-Watt Retro Countertop Microwave Oven

$150 at Amazon

Credit: costway

Pros

• Easy operation
• Reviewers love the simple design

Cons

• Beeps if you don’t take the food out promptly

Design lovers can’t get enough of the soft teal color and chrome accents here. With a capacity of .9 cubic feet and power of 900 watts, it also maximizes the minimal counter space it takes up.

The only downfall? “The door requires a little extra force when pulling open, which can cause the unit to slide on your counter,” a customer mentioned. “We put a piece of cupboard lining under the microwave feet to stabilize.”

6

Best Retro With a Contemporary Twist

ANGELES HOME 0.7 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave, 700 Watts

6

Best Retro With a Contemporary Twist

ANGELES HOME 0.

7 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave, 700 Watts

Now 28% Off

$135 at Wayfair

Credit: ANGELES HOME

Pros

• Compact
• Blends modern and vintage aesthetics

Cons

• Doesn’t come with mounting brackets

If you love to mix contemporary and vintage styles, here’s the silhouette you need. The black body with copper accents offers a more modern aesthetic while the design and operation are reminiscent of early microwaves.

“I was worried about it being only 700 watts that it wouldn’t heat things through,” a reviewer pointed out. “But I was wrong! Piping hot food comes out!”

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7

Best With Warranty

Crate & Barrel Haden Silt Green Dorchester Microwave

7

Best With Warranty

Crate & Barrel Haden Silt Green Dorchester Microwave

$150 at Crate & Barrel

Credit: crate & barrel

Pros

• Easy operation

Cons

• Some reviewers say it’s loud when in use

With a five-year warranty, Crate & Barrel’s microwave will give those concerned with longevity peace of mind. Furthermore, it has standout accents like faux wooden buttons and a handle providing a rustic look. As if that’s not enticing enough, the 700-watt appliance is available in three colors, offers five power levels, and has eight cooking menus.

“The levels of settings and options seem to work well for everything I’ve needed so far—oatmeal, dinner plates, popcorn, coffee,” a customer explained in a review. “It takes some experimentation to figure out what setting works best for certain things, but it’s reliable.”

8

Best Customizable

Big Chill 22″ Retro Microwave

8

Best Customizable

Big Chill 22″ Retro Microwave

$695 at bigchill.com

Credit: big chill

Pros

• High wattage
• Multiple color options

Cons

• Takes up more counter space than other retro options
• Takes up to seven weeks to ship

Big Chill’s microwave is available in more than 200 custom colors (yes, you read that right!). It provides an extra sleek design and you can even order it with or without legs. On top of that, the microwave is a larger purchase with a capacity of 1.6 cubic feet.

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Associate Editor

Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.

Microwaves in the style of legendary artists and architects: 65 drawings

March 15, 2023

What if the design of familiar household appliances was developed by famous artists and architects?

Imagine a microwave inspired by the surrealism of Salvador Dalí or a microwave of the future by Zaha Hadid.

We asked the Midjourney neural network to draw such a world for us.

Classical Microwaves

Let’s start with the classics. Refined renaissance style – such a design could sketch Raphael. The thin lines of the engineering genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Or the solemn interiors of Brunelleschi – well, taking into account the fact that this is not a cathedral, but a box for warming up sausages.

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Microwave ovens by Leonardo da Vinci

Actually, we still held back our imagination. A renaissance microwave could have had a marble front with intricate carvings and gold leaf accents. And on the side there is a fresco depicting heaven and angels, which would add non-standard sophistication to any kitchen.

There are also works by Christopher Wren, Konstantin Ton and other connoisseurs of exquisite decor.

Marine classics

The great Russian marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky and the Japanese Hokusai, famous for his engravings, will be responsible for the seascapes in our art microwave gallery.

In addition, the neural network still confuses them, and on the facades of equipment, both there and there, it draws something between the “Big Wave off Kanagawa” and the big wave on the Black Sea.

If you stylized the microwave more strongly, you could decorate the walls with seascapes, an image of a lighthouse or a ship sailing on the waves. And make the door in the form of a porthole, allowing you to admire the ocean while the soup is heated on the waves.

But let’s not forget that the form must still be suitable for the use of technology for its intended purpose.

Microwaves with interesting shapes

The characteristic style of Salvador Dali with its fluid and melting forms cannot be fully applied in the design of a microwave, but there is something.

Architects would approach experiments with forms differently. Futuristic forms in the style of Zaha Hadid, the impressive scale of Antoni Gaudi, recognizable images of Gustave Eiffel (yes, the tower) and even the solemn Gothic of Montferrand.

Zaha Hadid is an Iraqi-British architect known for her futuristic and flowing designs. Her microwave oven could have had a dynamic and sculptural appearance, with curves and turns reminiscent of a wave or a river.

This is one of the most beautiful galleries in this article. See:

Microwaves in the style of famous architects

A different style – laconic white, clean lines and Scandinavian echoes, as in the buildings of Alvar Aalto. Remember his library in Vyborg, for example.

Or imagine Le Corbusier’s microwave: a minimalist look with clean lines and a sleek white finish. Surely all control would be through the touch screen.

Microwaves by architects in a simple style

And the Brazilian genius of Oscar Niemeyer. The architect who defined the look of the modern cities of Latin America could have coped with the microwave, perhaps.

Bright microwaves in the style of famous artists

The second best gallery in this article is Hundertwasser’s microwaves.

This is an Austrian artist and architect who was known for his colorful and whimsical designs. A colorful look with playful geometric shapes and patterns, an endless number of variations – it would be in his style to make a design that would not be repeated even once!

Hundertwasser-style microwaves

Andy Warhol’s Pop Art Microwave is bright and colorful in every design, with bold graphics and vibrant colors that recall the artist’s iconic work.

Pop culture references, bold colors – this can not be put in every interior. But at the same time, technology becomes decoration.

Who knows, maybe one day we’ll see these drawings brought to life by a forward-thinking appliance manufacturer.

Why don’t we see such designs in reality

Alas, in real life, functionality and practicality are required from a microwave oven. This is not a decorative item and not an art object. And manufacturers often prioritize characteristics such as cooking speed, efficiency and ease of use over bold and custom designs.

And the design of microwave ovens simply follows the trends of its time.

In the past few decades, the emphasis on minimalism and simplicity of form has influenced the look of many kitchen appliances.

Still, it’s always interesting to imagine what a more artistic and creative microwave could look like. Perhaps in the future we will see bold and unconventional design solutions, or perhaps we will continue to appreciate the simplicity and efficiency of familiar models.

Source: by Midjourney

Here, for example, is a Gucci-style teapot as it is represented by a neural network..

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