Microwave Ovens under $500

4 microwave ovens under $500 from Panasonic, Profile, BLACK+DECKER and more. Prices run $406 to $498.

ProfileSpec score 7.8

Countertop, 1.0 to 1.4 cu ft, 800 to 999 W, Stainless steel

+Sensor cooking adjusts time and power automatically

+Smart connectivity for app-based control

+Child lock technology helps keep settings secured

$461.00-11%List: ~~$519.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:10 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

BLACK+DECKERSpec score 7.8

800 to 999 W

+Grill and convection functions included

+Defrost function included

+Five power levels for flexible cooking

−Two combined functions only, not a full multi-cooker

$498.88

as of 11/04/2026 13:39 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

Type	Capacity	Wattage	Finish	Spec score	Price
Countertop	1.0 to 1.4 cu ft	800 to 999 W	Stainless steel	7.8	$461.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft	800 to 999 W	Stainless steel	8.8	$405.94 as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
		800 to 999 W		7.8	$498.88 as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft	800 to 999 W	Stainless steel	n/a	$459.95 as of 11/04/2026 15:44 PST - Details

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