

We're amazed at how butter never pops or makes a mess while heating. Even after half a year of testing, we love to use this machine. Based on what we saw, we agree, and it won the frozen macaroni test in terms of evenness. This model boasts "Cyclonic Inverter Technology," which, according to Panasonic, means that it circulates heat in 3D waves that lead to quick, even cooking. It does particularly well with reheating leftovers and heating frozen foods, so if that's what you predominantly use your microwave for, this may be your top choice.Īt 1,250 watts, it's definitely powerful-room temperature water reached 210 degrees after just two minutes. This Panasonic microwave would have been our best overall pick if it weren't so pricey it cooked ridiculously evenly and was spacious enough that it could probably fit a turkey. However, if you want to defrost a whole chicken, you're totally set with this model.Įven after six months of daily testing, we're still impressed with the convenience of this microwave, especially the Quick Minute buttons and the ease of cleaning.Ĭapacity: 1.2 cubic feet | Power Rating: 1,100 watts | Dimensions: 23.3 x 18.4 x 15 inches | Turntable Size: 12.4 inches | Weight: 34.6 pounds Take note of the size if you have a small kitchen, because it's not the most compact. This Toshiba countertop microwave has a solid reputation for being easy to use, including for kids, and it's exceptionally easy to clean. Not all of the preset cook modes worked as expected, though, and the microwave defrosted too aggressively for some meats, but we don't feel that's a dealbreaker, since cooking and heating food according to suggested times is easy enough. We tried the frozen entrée button with an Amy’s Frozen Mexican Casserole, and it emerged cooked to perfection. The macaroni was very evenly cooked according to package instructions, and the popcorn came out perfect using the preset, with only 1/8 ounce of kernels left in the bag. When it came to heating frozen macaroni and popping popcorn, the Toshiba outperformed most of the competition. Its 1,100 watts of power can be adjusted with 10 power settings, and the unit is also equipped with sensor cooking, two defrost settings, and five presets: frozen pizza, frozen entreé, potato, rice, and veggie. Combining high performance with a roomy interior that's well-suited for family-size portions, a sleek exterior with smudge-proof, one-touch buttons, and a middle-of-the-road price tag, the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS earned the top spot on our list. In testing, this microwave excelled at heating food quickly and evenly. Unfortunately we do not have control over these cookies, in this case you should refer to the list of cookies on this page which provides further details.Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Oven Review We have taken steps to try to ensure that the cookies being used fit the descriptions used above and that the ‘Accept’ or ‘No thanks’ selection will honour your wishes but some third party cookies may still get downloaded. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. Used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. It is only used to improve how a website works. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. Collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages.
