Our tests help you find a reliable, top-performing microwave for your kitchen counterTo pick the best countertop microwaves, ...

As our top pick, we chose the Panasonic Microwave Oven; it combines a 1,200-watt motor with a compact exterior. If you're looking to preserve counter space, the GE 0.7 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave ...

You can spend less than $100 on a countertop microwave—or several times that on a larger model with a variety of advanced features. Spending more typically gets you more power as well.

Countertop microwaves offer more flexibility in terms of placement and more options regarding size, capacity, wattage, design, and cost. An over-the-range (OTR) microwave, on the other hand ...

Here’s how it works. Microwaves have one job, so it's surprising how many of them aren't up to task. We've all used a bad microwave: it will leave a bowl of soup deceptively bubbling but ice ...