Microwave Ovens under $300

5 microwave ovens under $300 from Panasonic, BLACK+DECKER, Danby and more. Most cost $217 to $299, and half cost less than $219.

PanasonicSpec score 7.9

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

+Genius Sensor cooking for automatic timing

+Quick 30 second button for fast heating

+Popcorn button and child safety lock

$216.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details

Hamilton Beach

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

+Touchscreen control for simple operation

+Power of 1000 to 1199 watts for faster heating

+30-inch width fits standard range openings

−Over-the-range design requires mounting above a cooktop

$299.00-17%List: ~~$359.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details

Danby

Countertop, White

+Countertop design needs no mounting or installation

$218.75

as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details

FarberwareSpec score 7.9

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

+Sensor cooking: only 11 of 40 here have one

$289.99

as of 11/04/2026 19:35 PST - Details

Danby

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

+1.0 to 1.4 cubic foot capacity for family-sized dishes

+Around 1000 watts for fast heating

+Push button door

$218.84

as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Capacity	Wattage	Finish	Spec score	Price
Countertop	1.0 to 1.4 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	White	7.9	$216.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	White	n/a	$299.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Countertop			White	n/a	$218.75 as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	White	7.9	$289.99 as of 11/04/2026 19:35 PST - Details
Countertop	1.0 to 1.4 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	White	n/a	$218.84 as of 11/04/2026 16:40 PST - Details

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