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Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Microwave oven reviews. We review different types of Microwave ovens. Our Microwave oven reviews will help you decide what Microwave oven is best for you.

Consumer Reports Microwave oven reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Microwave oven ratings where you will see our Microwave oven reviews on Heating evenness, Speed of heating, Microwaving noise, Ease of use, Usable capacity (cu. ft.) and Defrosting evenness. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Microwave ovens that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Microwave oven Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsSharp R-1871 Reviews
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Sharp R-1871
Type: Over-the-range microwaves
Summary: This Sharp 1.1 cubic-foot 850-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, speed-cook, convection, and touchpad controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking.
 
 
The Sharp R-1871 Microwave oven has the following features: Type, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Detailed prompts, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.), Sensor, Convection mode, Speed-cook mode and Racks for bi-level cooking.
ratingsBosch 500 Series HMV5051U Reviews
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Bosch 500 Series HMV5051U
Type: Over-the-range microwaves
Summary: This Bosch 1.7 cubic-foot 1000-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The Bosch 500 Series HMV5051U Microwave oven has the following features: Type, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.), Sensor, Stainless/SS-look option and Racks for bi-level cooking.
ratingsMaytag UMC5200BA[B] Reviews
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Maytag UMC5200BA[B]
Type: Large countertop microwaves
Summary: This 2.0 cubic-foot 1100-watt large countertop Maytag microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.
 
 
The Maytag UMC5200BA[B] Microwave oven has the following features: Type, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Detailed prompts, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.) and Sensor.
ratingsLG LCSP1110[ST] Reviews
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LG LCSP1110[ST]
Type: Midsized countertop microwaves
Summary: This 1.1 cubic-foot 1000-watt midsized countertop LG microwave has auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The LG LCSP1110[ST] Microwave oven has the following features: Type, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.) and Stainless/SS-look option.
ratingsLG LCRT2010[ST] Reviews
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LG LCRT2010[ST]
Type: Large countertop microwaves
Summary: This 2.0 cubic-foot 1200-watt large countertop LG microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
 
 
The LG LCRT2010[ST] Microwave oven has the following features: Type, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), Watts, Door-Open Method, Touchpad/Dial, Detailed prompts, Power level display/recall, Turntable diameter (in.), Sensor and Stainless/SS-look option.