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Microwave Ovens under $500

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11 microwave ovens under $500 from Panasonic, Profile, BLACK+DECKER and more. Most cost $407 to $499, and half cost less than $460.

HaierSpec score 7.9

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, 24 inch

+Power of 1000 to 1199 watts for faster heating
+Sensor cooking adjusts time and power automatically
+Built-in 300 CFM vent fan over the range
$440.00-27%List: $599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Summit Appliance

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 24 inch, Black

+24 inch width for standard over-the-range installs
+1.0 to 1.4 cu ft capacity for everyday cooking
+Under-cabinet ventilation built in
$496.45
as of 11/04/2026 05:35 PST - Details
Profile

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, 30 inch

+1000 to 1199 W: only 2 of 17 here have a higher wattage
$407.00-14%Was: $472.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:41 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
Impecca

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, Stainless steel

+1.4 cu ft capacity for larger dishes
+24 inch width fits standard over-the-range spaces
+Six one-touch cooking menus for quick use
−Over-the-range install requires a cabinet space above the cooktop
$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Sharp

Over the range, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel

+Over-the-range design saves counter space
+1000 to 1199 watts of power for faster cooking
−Must be mounted above a range, so it does not fit elsewhere
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 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
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
CosmoSpec score 7.9

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 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
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details
MideaSpec score 7.9

Over the range, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 1000 to 1199 W, Stainless steel

+1000 to 1199 W: only 2 of 17 here have a higher wattage
+Sensor cooking: only 10 of 21 here have one
$478.63
as of 11/04/2026 00:12 PST - Details

Compare specs

microwave ovenTypeCapacityWattageFinishSpec scorePrice
Over the range1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1000 to 1199 WStainless steel7.9$440.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Over the range1.0 to 1.4 cu ftBlackn/a$496.45
as of 11/04/2026 05:35 PST - Details
Over the range1.5 to 1.9 cu ftBlack stainlessn/a$499.12
as of 11/04/2026 20:38 PST - Details
Over the range1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1000 to 1199 WStainless steeln/a$407.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:41 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 range1.0 to 1.4 cu ftStainless steeln/a$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Over the range1000 to 1199 WStainless steeln/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 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
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
Over the range1.0 to 1.4 cu ft1000 to 1199 WBlack7.9$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details

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