Headline numbers
- 11 models tracked
- 9 brands
- $119.99 median price
- 4.0★ average Amazon rating
- 5,788 owner reviews
Compact Microwaves: statistics & price report
Every number on this page is computed from the 11 compact microwaves we track, their live Amazon prices, specs and review volumes, not from estimates or third-party reports. Data last refreshed June 20, 2026.
Price distribution
| Cheapest model | $79.99 |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $90.99 |
| Median | $119.99 |
| 75th percentile | $259.99 |
| Most expensive | $1537.00 |
Spec ranges across the category
| Spec | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0.6 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft |
| Wattage | 700 W | 900 W | 1800 W |
| Power levels | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| Width | 16.5 in | 19.09 in | 21.8 in |
| Turntable | 9.6 in | 10.6 in | 13.58 in |
| Weight | 14.5 lb | 28.66 lb | 67.0 lb |
Brand share of the tracked set
- Emerson, 2 of 11 models (18%)
- TOSHIBA, 2 of 11 models (18%)
- Farberware, 1 of 11 models (9%)
- Magic Chef, 1 of 11 models (9%)
- Frigidaire, 1 of 11 models (9%)
- Panasonic, 1 of 11 models (9%)
