Where would we be without microwaves? From heating and defrosting to air frying to memorable movie nights with instant buttery popcorn, a good microwave is a true kitchen staple. These days, microwaves do more than ever. Whether you’re looking for a top-rated microwave with tons of features or a sleek affordable microwave that will get the job done, here are the top microwaves of 2023, sure to suit any family’s needs and budget.
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Size: 1.5 cu. ft.
Wattage: 1200 watts
Warranty: 1 year parts and labour, 10 years limited on magnetron
Features: Anti-bacterial interior, glass touch keypad, sensor cook and reheat, LED lamp, inverter technology
The six-wheel turntable supports tall and heavy items.
Some users report that the glass touch and keypad control panel is hard to get used to.
Size: 1.6 cu. ft.
Wattage: 1200 watts
Warranty: 1 year parts and labour
Features: Adjustable cook time, adjustable power level, auto cook, auto defrost, auto reheat, child lock, clock, digital display, keep warm feature, more/less function, quick on option, recessed turntable, sensor cook, sensor defrost, sensor reheat
LED lighting reduces overall power consumption.
This mega microwave will take up a lot of counter space.
Size: 1.1 cu. ft.
Wattage: 1000 – 1199 watts
Warranty: 18 months parts and labour
Features: Auto cook buttons, child lock, adjustable cook time, auto defrost
Comes with an easy-to-clean glass turntable.
Can only heat one dinner plate at a time.
Size: 1.1 cu. ft.
Wattage: 1100-1199 watts
Warranty: 1 year parts and labour
Features: Auto cook, clock, child lock, auto defrost, adjustable cook time
Six auto cook options take the guesswork out of heating food.
Doesn’t feature inverter technology.
Size: 0.7 cu. ft.
Wattage: 700 watts
Warranty: none
Features: Auto-defrost, 10 power levels, 6 one-touch cooking menus, kitchen timer
Features an easy-to-use keypad, digital clock, and timer.
At 700 watts, some items may take longer to heat up.
Size: 1.0 cu. ft.
Wattage: 1000 watts
Warranty: 18 month parts and labour coverage with carry-in service
Features: Adjustable cook time, adjustable power level, child lock, clock, convection, digital display, keep warm feature, more/less function, auto defrost, auto cook
Serves as an air-fryer, convection oven and microwave, eliminating the need for multiple kitchen appliances.
May take a while to learn the multiple functions.
- Type: There are three types of units to choose from—custom, countertop, and over-the-range microwaves. Countertop microwaves are the most popular and easiest to find—depending on your kitchen setup, some can be mounted.
- Size: Microwaves range from 0.5 cubic feet (compact size) to 2.2 cu.ft. (full size). Measure your space (height, width, length) before purchasing to ensure your unit will fit.
- Wattage: Units typically range from 600 to 1400 watts, a.k.a. units of power. Note that lower wattages tend to take longer to heat large plates.
- Finish: Microwaves come with a stainless steel or ceramic enamel finish, both of which are easy to clean and fit well with a wide range of kitchen designs.
- Features: Child locks, turntables, voice commands, steam sensor cooks, shortcut keys, convection air and inverter technology (which enables a more even cook) are just some of the many available features on microwaves these days.
- Cleaning: If keeping a clean microwave is important to you, consider a model with antibacterial coating that allows you to easily wipe away messes with little or no soap.
- Size: 1.5 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 1200 watts
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labour, 10 years limited on magnetron
- Features: Anti-bacterial interior, glass touch keypad, sensor cook and reheat, LED lamp, inverter technology
Life gets busy, and sometimes you just need to feed the family, fast. With its large capacity and hexagonal-shaped, six-wheel turnable and inverter technology, this microwave evenly heats even heavy and tall items, so you can heat dinner for the whole family in no time. And with an interior anti-bacterial coating, cleaning it is a downright dream.
- The sensor cooking feature means you can set it and walk away.
- The six-wheel turntable supports tall and heavy items.
- Smart inverter technology ensures even cooking throughout each dish—no matter how big.
- The glass touch and keypad control panel can be hard to get used to.
- There’s no option to disable the music that plays when food is done.
- Size: 1.6 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 1200 watts
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labour
- Features: Adjustable cook time, adjustable power level, auto cook, auto defrost, auto reheat, child lock, clock, digital display, keep warm feature, more/less function, quick on option, recessed turntable, sensor cook, sensor defrost, sensor reheat
When you’ve got a large family to feed, a giant to-do list, and a million things to remember, this microwave saves the day. Stuck with frozen chuck or chicken? Enter the one-touch defrost. Need to heat leftovers, casseroles, baked potatoes or hamburgers quickly and evenly? Sensor cooking is here to help. Once dinner is done, this unit’s wipeable stainless steel and smoked-glass finish means cleanup is easy, too.
- LED lighting reduces overall power consumption.
- Comes with sensor cooking features.
- 12 auto-cook menus take the guesswork out of microwaving.
- This mega microwave will take up a lot of counter space.
- This is a great microwave, but it’s not the least expensive countertop model on the market.
- Size: 1.1 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 1000 – 1199 watts
- Warranty: 18 months parts and labour
- Features: Auto cook buttons, child lock, adjustable cook time, auto defrost
If you’re looking for a machine to pop popcorn, reheat coffee, and defrost the odd packet of chicken when you’re not sure what else to pull out for dinner, this is it. The compact unit does the trick without taking up too much space, and it comes from one of the best microwave brands in Canada. (Plus you need room for that toaster oven!)
- Six auto-cook options take the guesswork out of things like pizza, potatoes and popcorn.
- Comes with an easy-to-clean glass turntable.
- Great for dorm rooms, offices and cottages.
- Can only heat one dinner plate at a time.
- Doesn’t have as many extras and features as some other models
- Size: 1.1 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 1100-1199 watts
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labour
- Features: Auto cook, clock, child lock, auto defrost, adjustable cook time
If you’re looking for a mid-sized countertop microwave with tons of standard features that won’t break the bank, this unit offers bang for your buck. The convenient auto cook options adjust heating levels for different foods, the slim design is easy to clean and busy families will love the one-touch defrost.
- Its six auto cook options (popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, beverage, dinner plate) take the guesswork out of heating food.
- The child/control lock out option is ideal for families with young children.
- A button to add 30 seconds to any cooking time makes this microwave extra convenient.
- Doesn’t feature inverter technology.
- Some reviewers say it can be a bit noisy.
- Size: 0.7 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 700 watts
- Warranty: none
- Features: Auto-defrost, 10 power levels, 6 one-touch cooking menus, kitchen timer
This sleek unit is great for heating up snacks and making coffee or tea, but it can also handle basic plates and smaller mains. It’s the perfect size and price for dorm rooms, cottages and the office, it covers all the basics in the main kitchen and it’s one of the best-priced microwaves on the market.
- Comes in a sleek white or black finish to suit different décors.
- Features an easy-to-use keypad, digital clock, and timer.
- Express cook buttons make reheating food a breeze.
- The unit’s smaller size means this isn’t ideal for larger plates.
- At 700 watts, some items may take longer to heat up.
- Size: 1.0 cu. ft.
- Wattage: 1000 watts
- Warranty: 18 month parts and labour coverage with carry-in service
- Features: Adjustable cook time, adjustable power level, child lock, clock, convection, digital display, keep warm feature, more/less function, auto defrost, auto cook
Sure you want hot food, but what about crispy French fries, perfectly browned chicken, or airy pie crusts? This unit is designed for families who want more from their microwaves. The built-in air fryer offers a healthier alternative to regular fried fare; the same convection technology circulates air evenly without creating hot spots in your food.
- With air-fryer, convection and microwave covered, this unit eliminates the need for multiple kitchen appliances.
- The deodorization function easily removes smells.
- The convenient broil/grill function can be set anywhere from five to 95 minutes.
- Some users find it to be on the bulky side.
- There are so many functions, it can take a while to learn them all.
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