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- Best full-size microwave GE Profile JES2251SJSS *Est. $225
- Most stylish stainless-steel microwave Sharp R-426LS *Est. $185
- Convection microwave oven Sharp R-820JS *Est. $230
- Mid-sized microwave oven Sharp R-305KS *Est. $120
- Over-the-range microwave w/convection Kenmore Elite 80829 *Est. $550
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Best full-size microwave
- Extra-large capacity
- Inverter cooks food more evenly
- Cooking sensor
- Easy-to-use control panel
- Easy to clean
- Timer beeps until door is opened
- Large physical size
- Durability concerns
We found reviews of the GE Profile JES2251SJSS at Consumer Reports and Buzzillions. Consumer Reports reviews microwaves methodically, using a series of tests to measure performance as objectively as possible. There are about 150 owner reviews at Buzzillions, where this microwave receives a very positive overall rating. Amazon.com and Epinions each have a handful of owner reviews for the GE Profile, which receives a relatively poor rating because of reliability problems.
Reviewers like the GE Profile JES2251SJSS microwave's extra-large capacity (2.2 cubic feet), ease-of-use and reliable sensor-cooking feature. This microwave also uses inverter technology, which delivers continuous cooking power for more even results. According to one professional review, the GE Profile is one of very few microwaves that can hold a 9-by-15-inch dish while allowing the turntable to rotate properly. However, this model is very large and takes up considerable counter space. If this is a concern, the more compact Sharp R-305KS (*est. $120) may be a better choice.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumer Reports tests about 60 microwave ovens, from large countertop models to over-the-range microwaves, including the GE Profile JES2251SJSS.
Review: Microwave Ovens, Editors of Consumer Reports, Jan. 2008
More than 150 reviews at Buzzillions for the GE Profile are overwhelmingly positive. Owners say the microwave is quiet, easy to use, powerful and easier to clean than other models. A few owners complain that the microwave takes up too much counter space.
Review: GE Profile 2.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3. Epinions.com
Fewer than 10 owner reviewers at Epinions are quite critical of the GE Profile. There are several complaints about the microwave dying suddenly, as well as one report that the unit burns popcorn.
Review: General Electric JES2251SJ Stainless Steel 1200 Watt Microwave Oven, Contributors to Epinions.com
4. 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. A few owners complain that this microwave broke down less than a year after purchase.
Review: GE Profile Countertop Microwave Oven – Stainless Steel Finish, Contributors to Amazon.com
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