Microwaves: Reviews

Updated January 2009
 

Best full-size microwave

GE Profile JES2251SJSS *Est. $225 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests about 60 microwave ovens, from large countertop models to over-the-range microwaves, including the GE ...

Buzzillions.com: More than 150 reviews at Buzzillions for the GE Profile are overwhelmingly positive. Owners say the microwave is quiet, easy to ...

Epinions.com: Fewer than 10 owner reviewers at Epinions are quite critical of the GE Profile. There are several complaints about the microwave ...

Amazon.com: There are only a handful of owner reviews for the GE Profile at Amazon.com, but the reviews are quite critical and worth a look. ...

 

Most stylish stainless-steel microwave

Sharp R-426HS *Est. $185 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: The Sharp R-426LS isn't included in Consumer Reports' ongoing rankings of microwave ovens, but similar models by Sharp are.

Good Housekeeping: Good Housekeeping Institute experts test 17 different microwaves, awarding Top Picks to ovens in six different categories. An ...

Amazon.com: The Sharp R-426LS receives above average ratings from about 20 owners posting here. Three owners report durability problems, one ...

 

Convection microwave oven

Sharp R-820JS *Est. $230 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Amazon.com: More than 50 owners review the Sharp R-820JS at Amazon.com, where it's one of the highest- rated microwave ovens on the site. ...

ConsumerGuide.com: This Sharp oven receives a good but not outstanding review from ConsumerGuide.com, which says it lacks the best features of ...

Buzzillions.com: More than 20 owner reviews at Buzzillions give the Sharp R-820JS an average of 4.5 stars (out of five). One reviewer is ...

 

Mid-sized microwave oven

Sharp R-305KS *Est. $120 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Amazon.com: This microwave oven receives above-average ratings from more than 60 owners posting on this retail site. However, there are a few ...

Sears.com: The Sharp R-305KS receives an above-average rating from eight owners at Sears (at the time of our visit). Users seem generally ...

 

Over-the-range microwave w/convection

Kenmore Elite 80829 *Est. $550 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports magazine tests about 60 microwave ovens, including 32 over-the-range style microwaves. The Kenmore Elite 80829 ...

Sears.com: Sears is an especially valuable resource for user reviews of Kenmore-brand products, which aren't sold elsewhere. The ...

 

Microwaves Runners Up:

LG LMVH1750ST *Est. $540

2 picks by top review sites.

Sharp R-230KW *Est. $75

2 picks including: Amazon.com…

     
 
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LG Over-The-Range Stainless Steel Convection Microwave Oven
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Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White
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