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

These top-performing products from CR's tests deserve a coveted spot on your counterCR’s top-rated models from brands like ...

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 ...

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.

Space-Saving Countertop Appliances for Small Kitchens. ... In our member survey, Danby microwaves earn a very good score for predicted reliability but a poor score for owner satisfaction.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A clean, clutter-free countertop is key when prepping ingredients and cooking meals. But what do you do if your space is crowded with small appliances, condiments, and cookware? For thousands of ...