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 cheaper and don't require installation, but over-the-range models save ...

Thinking beyond the microwave? Some of these appliance swaps promise crispier, more evenly cooked food — and might just earn ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.