Type of microwave: Over-the-range Microwaves are a quick and convenient way to prepare meals, heat up leftovers, defrost food and save energy. But when it comes to making a purchase, which is ...

These cabinet-mounted models help clear your counters and increase your space for heating food Over-the-range, or OTR, ...

Surprise — microwave ovens are not just for warming up leftovers and cooking frozen dinners! Did you know that you can use that microwave energy to sanitize items, make hard bread soft again, remove ...

But most microwave ovens have less usable space than advertised, according to our tests: In fact, both over-the-range (OTR) and countertop microwaves have a usable capacity of about 50 percent of ...

You'll also need to decide whether you want a space-saving countertop model, a whisper-quiet option, or maybe even one that doubles as a convection oven. To help you match microwave models with ...

Spending more typically gets you more power and convenience features, such as a sensor that shuts off the oven when your food is ready to eat. But according to Consumer Reports’ microwave oven ...

As the best microwave overall, we chose the Panasonic Microwave Oven; it combines a 1,200-watt motor with a compact exterior. If you're looking to save money and space, the Commercial Chef ...