The Four Best Microwave Ovens

Panasonic NN-SN65NK

• ✓Inverter technology distributes heat evenly — no cold spots in food
• ✓1,200W is the highest power available in a standard countertop model
• ✓13.5-inch turntable handles large dinner plates without repositioning

• ✗Only 1.2 cu ft — not large enough for oversized casserole dishes
• ✗No convection or grill functions

Toshiba ML2-EM25PA(BI)

• ✓ECO mode reduces standby power consumption by 50% — lower electricity bill
• ✓Mute button solves the biggest pet-peeve of microwave beeping
• ✓Express cook buttons (1-6 min) work for most common tasks without entering time

• ✗No inverter — food heats less evenly than Panasonic
• ✗Interior light is dimmer than competitors

Sharp SMD2470AS

• ✓Drawer microwave frees up counter space and keeps kids out
• ✓Sensor cooking auto-adjusts time based on food moisture — no burned reheats
• ✓Easier to access than overhead microwaves — no reaching up

• ✗Requires cabinet cutout installation — not a quick swap
• ✗Drawers are harder to repair than countertop models

Ninja Foodi Countertop

• ✓Air fryer function built in eliminates a separate appliance from the counter
• ✓Compact 1.0 cu ft footprint fits in tight apartment kitchens
• ✓10.5-inch turntable handles most standard dinner plates

• ✗Smaller capacity not suitable for families or large meal prep
• ✗No inverter means less even heating