Compare Microwaves
Updated March 2012
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Microwave Type
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Turntable Diameter (inches)
Child Lock
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Auto Defrost
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Exterior Depth (inches)
Exterior Height (inches)
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Warranty
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Best full-size countertop microwavePros: large capacity, scores well in professional tests, cooking sensor, variety of featuresCons: large footprint, some reliability complaints084691130116General ElectricJES2251SJCountertop2.2Electronic touchNo1,20010Yes16YesYesYesYesDigital display with clock120VStainless steel17.11911.52419.413.834Cookbook1 year parts and labor; 5 years on magnetron -
Best midsized countertop microwavePros: even heating, easy to use, sensor cooking, excellent at defrostingCons: display can be hard to read, door feels flimsy, inaccurate popcorn setting, some durability problems719192663398Kenmore6633Countertop1.2Electronic touchNo1,20010YesN/AYesN/AYesYesDigital display with clockN/ABlack14.715.69.621.817.112.531N/A1 year limited
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Best compact microwave ovenPros: can be mounted under cabinets, sensor cooking, easy to clean, even heating, good durabilityCons: large, low power, controls can be tricky to use, poor defrosting performance084691165040General ElectricPEM31Countertop1Electronic touchNo80010Yes11.3YesNoYesYesDigital display with clock120V, 11.5 ampsStainless steel, black, white or bisque16.511.257.423.812.311.229N/A1 year parts and labor, 5 years magnetron tube
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Best over-the-range convection microwavePros: convection oven, sensor cooking, wide assortment of features, even heating and defrosting, quietCons: lower-than-average power, some problems with convection, short warranty, expensivenot avail.719192860124Kenmore Elite8601Over-the-range1.7Electronic touchYes950N/AYes13.5YesN/AYesYesDigital display with clockN/AStainless steel, white, black22.914.510.329.316.516.575None1 year
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Best budget over-the-range microwavePros: good value, excellent cooking and defrosting, easy to use, large capacityCons: noisy, some durability problemsnot avail.036725569324SamsungSMH9187Over-the-range1.8Electronic touchNo1,10010Yes14.2N/AN/AYesYesBlue VFDN/AStainless steel, black, white21.414.510.329.915.516.552Chrome rack1 year parts and labor, 10 years magnetron tube
