Best microwave for countertops?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   Breville Smooth Wave—5 pts

   GPT #1

   best overall cooking consistency, strong 1,250-watt performance, excellent defrosting and reheating, very quiet operation, polished controls, useful smart presets

   To stay #1 lower the price

2. 2
   Toshiba EM131A5C-BS—4 pts

   GPT #2

   best value for most kitchens, reliable 1,000-watt heating, 1.2 cu. ft. capacity, humidity sensor reheating, simple controls, widely available at a fair price

   To rank higher add true inverter power delivery

3. 3
   Panasonic NN-SF57RM—3 pts

   GPT #3

   advanced inverter heating, Genius Sensor 2.0 temperature detection, flatbed interior, pull-down door, strong one-touch reheating design

   To rank higher prove long-term reliability and availability beyond its new-launch status

4. 4
   LG NeoChef LMC1575ST—2 pts

   GPT #4

   roomy 1.5 cu. ft. capacity, Smart Inverter heating, strong everyday reheating, easy-clean interior, good sensor cooking for family portions

   To rank higher make the control panel easier to read

5. 5
   Panasonic NN-SD975S—1 pts

   GPT #5

   huge 2.2 cu. ft. capacity, powerful inverter cooking, Cyclonic Wave heating, strong choice for large dishes and families

   To rank higher shrink the countertop footprint

By model

Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously