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
Breville Compact Wave Soft Close—5 pts
GPT #10.9-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
Toshiba EM925A5A-BS—4 pts
GPT #2Compact 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
- 3GE JES1072SHSS—3 ptsGPT #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
Panasonic NN-SB458S—2 pts
GPT #4Compact 0.9-cu-ft capacity, 900W output, straightforward controls, and a sturdier feel than many budget small microwaves
To rank higher Improve cooking evenness
- 5BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7—1 ptsGPT #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.Breville Compact Wave Soft Close
- 2.Toshiba EM925A5A-BS
- 3.GE JES1072SHSS
- 4.Panasonic NN-SB458S
- 5.BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously