Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. More than 40 of the 70-plus countertop microwaves in Consumer Reports’ microwave ratings cost $150 or less, and several ...

CR tests countertop and over-the-range models from Commercial Chef, GE, LG, and other brandsCountertop microwaves are often ...

Before you buy a new microwave, find out which brands consumers say are the most durable, last the longest, and can be ...

Countertop microwaves come with multiple advantages. As convenience and efficiency in the kitchen have become paramount, the countertop microwave oven, a versatile appliance, has emerged as an ...

Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) unveiled its first smart countertop microwave ovens featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and certified “Works with Alexa” compatibility for hands-free ...

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 shuts off ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Microwaves are sometimes seen as just a cooking shortcut, but they can do a lot more than reheat meals. New capabilities, such as convection cooking and steaming, have made them more useful than ever.

The GE Smart Countertop Microwave with Scan-to-Cook Technology wants to make it easier than ever to cook a quick snack or a frozen dinner. With the GE Appliances Kitchen app, you can scan the barcode ...

In most homes, the microwave only serves a few basic tasks: boiling water, popping popcorn and heating the occasional frozen dinner. And there's a good reason for this; microwaves offer little control ...