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Best microwave for small spaces?

1 models · updated 2026-07-01

The verdict

Breville Compact Wave Soft Close leads — All 1 models rank Breville Compact Wave Soft Close the top pick.

Combined ranking

  1. 1
    Breville Compact Wave Soft Close5 pts
    GPT #1

    0.9-cu-ft size, 900W power, unusually quiet operation, soft-close door, polished controls, and reliable everyday reheating make it the best small-space microwave if budget allows

    To stay #1 Lower the price

  2. 2
    Toshiba EM925A5A-BS4 pts
    GPT #2

    Compact 0.9-cu-ft footprint, stronger 900W cooking than most tiny models, good value, simple presets, mute mode, and broad availability

    To rank higher Add sensor reheating

  3. 3
    GE JES1072SHSS3 pts
    GPT #3

    Very small 0.7-cu-ft body, clean stainless look, dependable basic controls, and a footprint that fits tight apartments, dorms, and office kitchens

    To rank higher Increase power above 700W

  4. 4
    Panasonic NN-SB458S2 pts
    GPT #4

    Compact 0.9-cu-ft capacity, 900W output, straightforward controls, and a sturdier feel than many budget small microwaves

    To rank higher Improve cooking evenness

  5. 5
    BLACK+DECKER EM720CB71 pts
    GPT #5

    Cheap, widely available, genuinely compact 0.7-cu-ft size, simple one-touch buttons, and good enough performance for drinks, leftovers, and frozen meals

    To rank higher Upgrade from 700W to 900W

By model

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  1. 1.Breville Compact Wave Soft Close
  2. 2.Toshiba EM925A5A-BS
  3. 3.GE JES1072SHSS
  4. 4.Panasonic NN-SB458S
  5. 5.BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7

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