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Microwave Ovens under $250

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5 microwave ovens under $250 from Sharp, Danby, GE and more. Most cost $179 to $249, and half cost less than $209.

GESpec score 8.4

Countertop, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Black

+Convection: only 4 of 35 here have one
+Air fry: only 4 of 35 here have one
$209.00-13%List: $239.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKER

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

+Over-the-range design frees up counter space
+Child safety lock for households with children
+LED display for easy reading
−Requires mounting above a range, not a countertop placement
$233.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Corbero

Built-in, Under 800 W, Black

+Built-in design for cabinet installation
+20 L capacity
+10 power levels for flexible cooking
−Under 800 W power is lower than typical microwaves
$192.19
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
PanasonicSpec score 8.5

1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1200 W or more, Black

+1200 W power for fast cooking
+Genius Sensor cooking adjusts time automatically
+Inverter technology for even heating
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Sharp

Countertop, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Black

+Countertop design fits on a kitchen counter
+1000 to 1199 W power for quicker heating
+1.0 to 1.4 cu ft capacity for everyday cooking
−Black finish only
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

microwave ovenTypeCapacityWattageFinishSpec scorePrice
Countertop1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1000 to 1199 WBlack8.4$209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ft1000 to 1199 WBlackn/a$233.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Built-inUnder 800 WBlackn/a$192.19
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1200 W or moreBlack8.5$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Countertop1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1000 to 1199 WBlackn/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

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