Find a reliable, top-performing appliance for your kitchenBy Mary H.J. FarrellYou can spend less than $100 on a small countertop microwave—or five times that on a larger model. Spending more typi ...

We tested dozens of models to find the best microwaves for every need and budget, including compact and oversized options.

You can spend less than $100 on a small countertop microwave—or five times that on a larger model. Spending more typically gets you more power and convenience features, such as a sensor that shut ...

Best Small Countertop Microwaves. Commercial Chef CHM770B. ... Its heating and defrosting evenness are very good, and this Danby is pretty quiet even when running on the highest setting.

Small microwaves aren’t very powerful, ... Of the 10 small countertop microwaves in our ratings, the Danby DDMW007501G1 is the only one to get above the lowest rating on our speed-of-heating test.

Many of the countertop models in Consumer Reports’ microwave ratings cost $150 or less. And a notable number do very well in our performance tests and in our member survey on microwave reliability.

If your kitchen is tight, these high-performing appliances for small kitchens should make the cut for coveted countertop ...

If you’re a city dweller, a mini microwave might be a better fit for your small kitchen. Taking up just about 1 square foot of space, the Whirlpool WMC20005YB can easily sneak into a corner of ...

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Microwave ovens have been around for over 50 years, but for dorm rooms, apartment dwellers or anyone with a small kitchen ...