Toshiba

Countertop Microwave Oven

Name: Countertop Microwave Oven
Brand: Toshiba

Express-start keys and a pull handle beat menu-diving touchpads at this price. Serious Eats measured corner-to-center lasagna spreads of just 15°F, though owners report mixed control longevity past year three.

$135 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-313 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.4/ 10

design6.5/ 10

value7.1/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

It buys capacity, a humidity sensor and very usable quick controls—not a pretend-premium finish. Serious Eats measured tightly grouped casserole temperatures, a notable result at this price.

MATERIALS

ExteriorBlack stainless-steel finish

More refined and smudge-resistant looking than a bare white budget cabinet.

TurntableGlass, 12.4 in

Fits large plates and removes for cleaning.

Door actuationPull handle

Avoids a push-button release and is easy to open one-handed.

CRITERIA

9/10

Even Heating

Serious Eats found lasagna temperatures 204–207°F at corners and 189°F in center.

6/10

Power Control

Ten conventional power levels, not continuous inverter output.

9/10

Clear Controls

Wirecutter highlights instant-start settings and the handle.

9/10

Fit & Capacity

1.2-cu-ft cavity and 12.4-in tray fit large dishes.

6/10

Reliability Access

Mixed owner reports of multi-year use and early electrical failures; one-year warranty.

7/10

Quiet Operation

Mute option helps with beeps, but no special acoustic engineering.

IDEAL FOR

·Best value for normal family use
·People who value express keys
·Apartments and office kitchens

NOT FOR

·Precision low-power cooking
·Buyers unwilling to accept mixed reliability reports

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Clear numeric pad, express-start keys and physical handle are better daily ergonomics than menu-heavy touch panels. It is not as elegant as Breville or as precise at low power as an inverter Panasonic.

LONGEVITY

Treat as a value appliance: one-year warranty and mixed owner reports on controls/electrics after several years. Buy from a retailer with a simple return policy.