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Sensor Cooking Microwaves

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18 sensor cooking microwaves from Panasonic, Toshiba, ZLINE Kitchen and Bath and more. Most cost $272 to $499, and half cost less than $328.

Microwaves whose title says sensor. The listing says which foods the sensor program covers.

We do not pick by hand: a microwave oven is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

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
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
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
No current price. Check it at the store.
LGSpec score 8.9

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, Black stainless

+Convection cooking for baking and browning
+Air fry function for crisping food
+Sensor cooking adjusts time and power automatically
−Over-the-range design requires an installed mounting space
No current price. Check it at the store.
ZLINE Kitchen and BathSpec score 8.3

Built-in, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Black stainless

+Convection cooking adds baking capability
+Sensor cooking adjusts time automatically
+1.5 to 1.9 cu. ft. capacity
−Built-in design requires cabinet installation
−Black stainless steel finish
No current price. Check it at the store.
Bosch

Built-in, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Stainless steel

+Built-in design with 30 inch width
+Sensor cooking function included
+About 1.6 cubic feet of interior capacity
−Requires built-in installation into cabinetry
No current price. Check it at the store.
ZLINE Kitchen and BathSpec score 8.3

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Stainless steel

+Convection cooking adds baking capability
+Sensor cooking adjusts time automatically
+1.5 to 1.9 cu. ft. capacity
−Requires a range hood mounting position above the cooktop
No current price. Check it at the store.
ZLINE Kitchen and BathSpec score 8.3

Built-in, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Stainless steel

+Built-in design for flush installation in cabinetry
+30 inch width fits a wide cabinet opening
+Convection cooking for baking and browning
−Built-in model requires cabinet installation
No current price. Check it at the store.
BLACK+DECKERSpec score 8.8

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 800 to 999 W, Stainless steel

+Air fry: only 4 of 51 here have one
+Convection: only 10 of 51 here have one
−800 to 999 W: 34 of the 37 here have a higher wattage
$405.94-11%List: $455.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details
SharpSpec score 7.9

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, 30 inch

+Sensor cooking for automatic power and time adjustment
+1000 watt power for faster cooking than lower-wattage models
+30 inch width fits standard over-the-range cabinet openings
−Over-the-range design requires mounting above a cooktop
$317.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
EmpavaSpec score 7.9

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W

+Over-the-range design saves counter space
+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity fits larger dishes
+Sensor cooking adjusts time automatically
−Must be installed above a cooktop or range
−Built-in mounting makes installation more involved
$286.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:38 PST - Details
GaslandSpec score 8.4

Built-in, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, 24 inch

+Built-in design for cabinet installation
+24 inch width for smaller spaces
+1000 to 1199 W power
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Gasland

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Black

+30 inch width fits standard range openings
+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity
+Sensor cook function
$328.12
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

microwave ovenTypeCapacityWattageFinishSpec scorePrice
Countertop1.5 to 1.9 cu ftBlack stainlessn/a$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Countertop1.5 to 1.9 cu ft1200 W or moreStainless steel8.5No current price
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ftBlack stainless8.9No current price
Built-in1.5 to 1.9 cu ftBlack stainless8.3No current price
Built-in1.5 to 1.9 cu ftStainless steeln/aNo current price
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ftStainless steel8.3No current price
Built-in1.5 to 1.9 cu ftStainless steel8.3No current price
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ftBlack stainlessn/a$499.12
as of 11/03/2026 23:06 PST - Details
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ft800 to 999 WStainless steel8.8$405.94
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Countertop1.5 to 1.9 cu ft1000 to 1199 WStainless steel7.9$154.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:35 PST - Details

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