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.

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 Countertop Microwaves. Galanz GLCMKA07BER-07. CR’s take: If cute and retro is your thing, this is the microwave for you. ... It heats evenly, earning a Very Good on that test, ...

Here are the small microwaves in our tests with very good Overall Scores. They all cost roughly $100 or less, so they may be worth considering if you’re on a budget or have little counter space ...

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 ...

The best countertop microwave ovens for $150 include models from Galanz, ... And it’s very quiet. ... Space-Saving Countertop Appliances for Small Kitchens ...