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Microwave Ovens under $500

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6 microwave ovens under $500 from Panasonic, Profile, BLACK+DECKER and more. Most cost $429 to $499, and half cost less than $449.

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
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKERSpec score 8.8

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

+Convection: only 3 of 21 here have one
+Air fry: only 3 of 21 here have one
−800 to 999 W: 12 of the 17 here have a higher wattage
$405.94-11%List: $455.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
KoolMoreSpec score 7.9

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

+1000 to 1199 W: only 2 of 17 here have a higher wattage
+Sensor cooking: only 10 of 21 here have one
$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Sharp

Countertop, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel

+1000 to 1199 W: only 2 of 17 here have a higher wattage
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Contoure

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

+Over-the-range design saves counter space
+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity
+900 W microwave power
$459.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:44 PST - Details

Compare specs

microwave ovenTypeCapacityWattageFinishSpec scorePrice
Countertop1.5 to 1.9 cu ftn/a$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:35 PST - Details
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
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ft1000 to 1199 W7.9$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Countertop1.5 to 1.9 cu ft1000 to 1199 WStainless steeln/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ft800 to 999 WStainless steeln/a$459.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:44 PST - Details

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