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We tested 56 microwave ovens and found that speed, custom programming and convection cooking was on the rise.
 
 
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Speed is being joined by smarts as the big brands heat up their microwave oven lines. Many now have sensors that automate a number of cooking chores beyond popcorn. Sales-hungry manufacturers are also adding convection cooking and other features aimed at homeowners who want a second oven without having to remodel. In Consumer Reports Ratings and recommendations, find out which features of microwave ovens are worth the added expense and which aren't. Countertop microwave ovens still sell best but over-the-range models are gaining in popularity.