GE
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Black stainless
+Power of 1000 to 1199 W for faster cooking
+Capacity of 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft for larger dishes
+Child-lock feature helps keep the controls locked
−Larger countertop footprint than compact models
$199.99-23%List: $259.00
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Pros+Power of 1000 to 1199 W for faster cooking
+Capacity of 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft for larger dishes
+Child-lock feature helps keep the controls locked
+Countertop design needs no installation
Cons−Larger countertop footprint than compact models
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
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Samsung
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, Black stainless
+Sensor cooking adjusts heating time automatically
+Countertop design needs no installation above the range
+Capacity of 1.5 to 1.9 cubic feet suits everyday cooking
−Countertop model takes up counter space
$349.00
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Pros+Sensor cooking adjusts heating time automatically
+Countertop design needs no installation above the range
+Capacity of 1.5 to 1.9 cubic feet suits everyday cooking
Cons−Countertop model takes up counter space
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+Sensor cooking: only 19 of 125 here have one
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Panasonic
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft
+Cyclonic Wave technology is named as a cooking feature
+Countertop design needs no installation
+1.6 cubic foot capacity for family-size meals
$429.00
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Frigidaire
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, Stainless steel
+1.5 cu ft capacity holds larger dishes than smaller models
+Countertop design needs no cabinet installation
+Stainless exterior resists fingerprints better than painted surfaces
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LGSpec score 8.5
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1200 W or more, Stainless steel
+Smart features for connected control from a phone
+Sensor cooking adjusts time and power automatically
+Inverter technology for even power delivery
−Countertop model needs its own counter space
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Smart features for connected control from a phone
+Sensor cooking adjusts time and power automatically
+Inverter technology for even power delivery
+1200 W power for quicker heating than most countertop models
Cons−Countertop model needs its own counter space
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+1200 W or more: the highest wattage of the 45 here
+Inverter power: only 3 of 125 here have one
+Sensor cooking: only 19 of 125 here have one
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Magic Chef
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel
+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
$169.99-23%List: $220.00
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ToshibaSpec score 8.5
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1200 W or more, Stainless steel
+1200 W or more: the highest wattage of the 45 here
+Inverter power: only 3 of 125 here have one
$179.86-16%List: $212.99
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Spec score8.5
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this pagePros+1200 W or more: the highest wattage of the 45 here
+Inverter power: only 3 of 125 here have one
+Sensor cooking: only 19 of 125 here have one
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Sharp
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, White
+1.5 cubic foot capacity fits larger dishes
+1100 watt power for faster cooking
+Over-the-counter design saves counter space
−Over-the-counter installation requires a suitable mounting space
$399.00
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Pros+1.5 cubic foot capacity fits larger dishes
+1100 watt power for faster cooking
+Over-the-counter design saves counter space
Cons−Over-the-counter installation requires a suitable mounting space
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
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FarberwareSpec score 7.9
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel
+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
+Sensor cooking: only 19 of 125 here have one
$154.99-9%List: $169.99
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ToshibaSpec score 8.9
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Black stainless
+Includes air fry function for crispy cooking
+Convection cooking adds an oven-style mode
+Smart sensor adjusts cooking automatically
−1000 to 1199 W power is standard for this class
$271.99
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Spec score8.9
Pros+Includes air fry function for crispy cooking
+Convection cooking adds an oven-style mode
+Smart sensor adjusts cooking automatically
+1.5 cu ft capacity fits larger dishes
Cons−1000 to 1199 W power is standard for this class
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+Air fry: only 6 of 125 here have one
+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
+Sensor cooking: only 19 of 125 here have one
+Convection: only 45 of 125 here have one
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Sharp
Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel
+1000 to 1199 W power for quicker heating
+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity for larger dishes
+Removable 13.6 inch carousel turntable
−Countertop model needs counter space
$219.00
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Pros+1000 to 1199 W power for quicker heating
+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity for larger dishes
+Removable 13.6 inch carousel turntable
Cons−Countertop model needs counter space
Compared with the 11 Microwave Ovens on this page+1000 to 1199 W: only 5 of 45 here have a higher wattage
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