You can spend less than $100 on a countertop microwave—or multiples of that on a larger, more advanced model. Spending more typically gets you more power and convenience features, such as a ...

CR members can also explore our full countertop microwave ratings of over 70 models. Best Small Countertop Microwaves Commercial Chef CHM770B Small microwaves like the countertop Commercial Chef ...

I left it on my countertop for easier testing. Best small At just under $100, The Commercial Chef Microwave is the least expensive of the microwaves we tested and the best compact microwave for ...

(big enough for large cookware). However, countertop microwaves eat up valuable surface space that could be used for food prep or storage. So if you have a small kitchen you might prefer to save ...