2024 the best countertop microwave review
Price: $219.00 - $178.68
(as of Nov 25, 2024 00:48:10 UTC - Details)
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The GE 1.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Convection Microwave Oven with Air Fry allows you to cook healthier, crispier versions of your favorite foods in less time, thanks to a built-in air fryer. Using microwave preset controls like Fries and Nuggets make operation quick and easy, while ensuring precisely cooked results. Included with microwave is a stainless microwave crisper pan specifically designed for use with Air Fry mode. This 1050-watt compact microwave also has convection mode, which includes a special rack that allows air to circulate around foods for even heat distribution for golden brown results. Automatic and time defrost options allow for maximum user control. At 1.0 cu. ft. capacity, this microwave offers the perfect balance of size and convenience, designed to fit perfectly in dorm rooms, offices and kitchens alike. Stylish and easy to clean, you can't go wrong with a stainless steel air-fry microwave.
TWO-STEP CHILD LOCK: This mandatory feature helps prevent unintended use by younger family members, with the option to deactivate it if not needed.
AIR FRY MODE: Cook healthier, crispier versions of your favorite foods in less time, thanks to an air fryer built into your microwave.
CONVECTION MODE: Achieve crisp, golden brown results in this microwave oven with convection, which includes a special rack that allows air to circulate around foods for even heat distribution.
BROIL MODE: When you have a microwave with a broiler right inside, you can achieve the same effect you do with grill racks, radiating heat to sear or caramelize any food to perfection.
PRESET CONTROLS: Use microwave preset controls like Fries and Nuggets to make operation quick and easy, while ensuring precisely cooked results.
COMPACT YET POWERFUL: This 1,050-watt & 1.0 CU FT. compact microwave offers the perfect balance of size and convenience, designed to fit perfectly in dorm rooms, offices and kitchens alike.
GLASS TURNTABLE: Rotates food throughout the cycle for even through cooking of food.
Reviewer: MB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: WOW! New World for Cooking
Review: We killed our other microwave last month. I had toyed with getting an air fryer but we don't have much counter space.Enter the AirFry/Microwave combos. I grabbed this one because of the many things it does and the many fine reviews.It measures up to all its tasks. The microwave function itself has come a long way. So even cooking and quiet. Love that the turntable is connected to a piece that is attached to the bottom. No more having the turntable flopping off until you get it lined up with those little nubs. It has less power than our previous microwave but it cooks faster and much more evenly.I just tried the air fry setting and it is a new world.. Perhaps all of them cook chicken breast pieces to this level of tenderness but I was amazed at the flavor and how crisp they were after 5 minutes.I have not tried the broil feature yet nor have I tried toast. That heat element does work with the air fryer so I will assume it has those things well. I guess since it has the brroiler feature that that is why it has the extra insulation. Very easy to clean after it has been on. One good surprise after another. Quiet and competent.The only thing I would have liked would have been some kind of manual to use if you have never done convection or air fry. I would also add what others have added: the controls are a bit hard to see. I will write them up and tape them somewhere on the side.Other than that I am very happy with the price and the performance as well as the size for what it holds. It is a keeper.
Reviewer: Griffin Brown
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My microwave is better than yours.
Review: I've been using it 2-3 times a week for about 3 months and it has exceeded my expectations. 5 star review because this thing actually does everything it says it does! Who'd've thunk? You can safely purchase this. It's even easier to use than the YouTube videos would have you think. (Mostly because it's just a very reliable microwave with a capable toaster oven built in. The future is now.)I had a smaller competent LG microwave and a countertop Black & Decker convection oven (aka toaster oven with a fan) that may as well have been my brother. The microwave died. I was reluctant to get rid of my trusty Black & Decker along with the old microwave to make counter space for this but it was absolutely worth it.A couple of other reviews mention taking your time and slowly working your way through the different modes. Excellent advice. The following are test results in order of my experiencing them:Popcorn button test: 100% Nails it across multiple brands.Blindly adding time to reheat pizza test: 100% Nothing caught fire and the pizza was evenly heated.Pizza reheat button: 100% *chef's kiss*Potato button(!?): 100% Everybody needs to know how to microwave a potato. It's healthier, tastier, and more cost effective than ramen. And potatoesrule! If you weren't raised with the ancestral knowledge of microwaving potatoes, this microwave has it.Using the pre-programmed thawing for frozen meat, and bread: 95% This is never an ideal thawing method but it works really well here. Nothing was actually cooked and everything was evenly thawed."Air fry" some frozen nuggets (from frozen): 100% Sometimes you need those nuggets from the red bag and this has your crispy childhood craving covered.Broil some diy English muffin pizzas: 100% AGAIN! Why not microwave a mini pizza? The bread gets soggy. Why not bake it? In a small convection oven like this the toppings may blow around. I hope you have learned something."Baking" a 9x9 enchilada casserole for 30min at 350°: 100% Good grief! I was very hesitant to even attempt this but the oven in my apartment is a joke and it's summer. The cooking time and temp fell within the capabilities listed in the microwave instructions. Followed the microwave instructions for convection cooking and it came out great. Cheese bubbled on the edges, brown on top, and evenly cooked. Took it to a party.Microwaving a 16oz frozen lasagna: 100%...just because you can doesn't mean you should.Thanks for reading! If you're at all interested in it, just buy it. You'll enjoy the thrill of having an appliance that delivers on its promises and your accompanyimg sense of superiority.
Reviewer: MADPWR
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing Microwave & Cooking Features, Good Quality, and Great Price
Review: This review is for GE B0C1N64KBX 3-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts, Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, 1.0 Cu. Ft, Stainless Steel. I purchased this microwave so that I could replace my GE Cafe Advantium over-the-range microwave with a commercial-style hood.This microwave has a large 12.4" turntable with 13.98" W x 9.49" H x 13.23" D interior cavity dimensions. These dimensions work out perfect for everything I have ever needed to place in a microwave. The exterior dimensions of 20.6" W x 11.875" H x 16.6" D also worked out for the space I needed to put this. The power cord is attached to the upper right corner (as you are looking at the front of the microwave), and the cord is about 4' long and heavy gauge. So, you may need to do a little bit of planning for placement. It was packaged very well, so mine arrived with no issues.I have only used the microwave feature so far and just a handful of times. This microwave is significantly more powerful than my prior one, which was rated at 925 watts. Now I know why professional reviews recommend 900 to 1,000 watts. So far, I have had to stop the microwave early anytime I used any of the presets. I will have to go through the owner's manual and see if I can turn the power down for the presets. I never used any of the broil, bake, or speed cook features of my Advantium microwave oven, but I may try some of the other cooking features on this one. Also, it is impressive that this has cooking features like convection bake, air fry, broil, and so on. This microwave seems well put together, and it looks nice. Overall, it is a very impressive microwave, and I am amazed that you get so much for the price.There are some things that could be better. The front control panel is very glossy. It can make it difficult to read the controls when there is direct light shining on them. Also, there are limitations on the options the preset controls give you. I would have liked to have seen more options. The best controls I have ever seen were on my microwave that I replaced. It had buttons and a selector dial. It had a very extensive list of options for reheating, cooking, and so on. It was also a much easier control to use. I also need to see about being able to reduce the power for the presets.Overall, I am still going to say this is an impressive microwave that is made more impressive by the additional cooking modes. This 3-in-1 microwave oven is hands down a perfect option for dorms, break rooms, entertainment areas, or small spaces where you need the ability to cook/reheat. The price is outstanding, and the build quality seems good. Time will tell how it holds up. I will update my review the more I use this and if I get around to trying some of those other cooking modes.
Reviewer: Sharon vevea
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Havenât used the air fryer yet, but love the simplicity of the system.
Reviewer: vic moreno
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: NONE
Reviewer: Dave Bills
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great unit. Works quite well. Quiet operation. All features work quite well. Difficult to keep the interior stainless steel clean. Disappointed it did not come with a printed manual. Side vent needs quite a bit of space as it puts out a lot of heat when convection and air fryer functions are used.
Reviewer: Sergio Morilo
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es un horno bueno, cumple con las funciones prometidas. Sin embargo, no tiene su operación asà como muy sencilla. La información que presenta en su display es escueta y nada fácil de comprender. Al parecer, siempre será necesario estar con su manual para saber lo que AF1 quiere decir cuando le picas un botón 🙂
Reviewer: Nancy Blake
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: works perfect but have to download manual
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, size, and noise level of the microwave oven. They mention it works well, has a smaller footprint, and is very quiet. Some also like the air fryer function. However, some customers differ on ease of use, heat level, value for money, and build quality.
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