Toshiba EM925A5A

TOSHIBA EM925A5A-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens, 0.9 Cu Ft with 10.6 inch Removable Turntable, 900W, 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function & Eco Mode, Child Lock, LED Lighting, Black Stainless Steel

There’s a sweet spot for most appliances where the price, performance and features are all in balance. For microwave ovens, you’ll find that’s the case in the inexpensive Toshiba EM925A5A, which heats evenly and quickly and offers preprogrammed settings including ones for popular items like popcorn, “baked” potatoes, and pizza.

You won’t find lots of fancy features here; there’s no voice control and no sensors to determine the setting and time precisely. But there are some nice touches for convenience, such as Express Cook: Press any of the buttons from 1 through 6, and then Start, and you get 1 to 6 minutes of microwaving. Toshiba even includes a mute button to eliminate beeping, so you can nuke a midnight snack without letting anyone know you’re breaking your diet.