Microwave Ovens under $500

4 microwave ovens under $500 from Panasonic, Profile, BLACK+DECKER and more. Prices run $407 to $499.

Frigidaire

Over the range, 1.5 to 1.9 cu ft, 30 inch, Black stainless

+30 inch width fits standard range openings

+1.5 to 1.9 cu ft capacity

+Sensor cook function

$499.12

as of 11/03/2026 23:06 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 11/03/2026 23:10 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

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

Compare specs

Type	Capacity	Wattage	Finish	Spec score	Price
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft		Black stainless	n/a	$499.12 as of 11/03/2026 23:06 PST - Details
Over the range	1.0 to 1.4 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	Stainless steel	n/a	$407.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Over the range	1.5 to 1.9 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W		7.9	$439.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Over the range	1.0 to 1.4 cu ft	1000 to 1199 W	Black	7.9	$469.00 as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details

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