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Best GE Microwaves

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
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2.0 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave
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Bottom Line

This model boasts an array of great features in a powerful, spacious unit that can handle the cooking needs of large families.

Pros

At 2.0 cu. ft., this interior is big enough to accommodate larger dishes. The 1200 watts on this unit cooks food thoroughly and evenly. Features include an impressive 13 programmable one-touch setting and built-in sensor cooking controls. Automatically detects if the oven needs to adjust its power level or cook time.

Cons

The unit is quite loud when in use, which some users might find annoying.

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2.2 Cubic Foot Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking
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This model includes several of GE's great features, but the primary benefit of this unit is the impressive 2.2 cu. ft., a size rarely seen in a countertop microwave.

Pros

Includes helpful sensor cooking controls for auto-adjustment of power and cooking time. Control lockout prevents accidental activation. 1100 watts of power helps to prevent overcooking.

Cons

The size makes it impractical for small kitchens or those with limited counter space.

Best Bang for the Buck
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1.4 Cubic Foot Countertop Microwave Oven
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Bottom Line

This model has a lot of power for a mid-size unit, so it can handle the needs of an average family without using a lot of counter space.

Pros

1100 watts is a surprising amount of cooking power for a 1.4 cu. ft. microwave. Food heats quickly and thoroughly. Another nice feature is the pre-programmed instant start buttons for 1-6 minute cooking times. Longer times can be entered manually. The interior is more spacious than we expected for a microwave of this size.

Cons

Some users report that the door open button wears out or begins to jam with frequent use.

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Profile 1.1 Cubic Foot White Countertop Microwave
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Bottom Line

Designed to fit into small spaces, the innovative wide design offers more interior room than expected from a compact unit.

Pros

The wide design of this 1.4 cu. ft. unit means users give up less interior space than other compact models. Can handle a medium sized casserole dish. Ideal for cooking small plates or reheating.The microwave will last with moderate use. Some users report that their unit has lasted as many as five years.

Cons

800 watts can handle the smaller dishes this model was designed for, but may require additional time to cook larger dishes.

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0.7 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave
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Bottom Line

If space is an issue, this small microwave will still give users reasonable heating power while taking up as little room as possible.

Pros

Ideal for quick reheating or single-use dishes the 700 watts of power gets the job done. Features include auto and manual defrost functions. This is a great choice for a guest house or dorm room environment.

Cons

This unit is intended for moderate use, and frequent use may shorten the life of the unit significantly.

How we decided

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  • 34 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 167 Consumers Consulted
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    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

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    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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    GE

    Profile 1.1 Cubic Foot White Countertop Microwave

    GE

    Profile 1.1 Cubic Foot White Countertop Microwave

    Designed to fit into small spaces, the innovative wide design offers more interior room than expected from a compact unit.
    $289
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    GE

    0.7 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave

    GE

    0.7 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave

    If space is an issue, this small microwave will still give users reasonable heating power while taking up as little room as possible.
    $88