Countertop Microwaves: statistics & price report

Every number on this page is computed from the 84 countertop microwaves we track, their live Amazon prices, specs and review volumes, not from estimates or third-party reports. Data last refreshed June 20, 2026.

Headline numbers

  • 84 models tracked
  • 31 brands
  • $271.99 median price
  • 4.2★ average Amazon rating
  • 199,109 owner reviews
  • 1,000+ bought last month

Price distribution

Cheapest model$68.49
25th percentile$144.99
Median$271.99
75th percentile$399.99
Most expensive$7118.82

Spec ranges across the category

SpecLowestMedianHighest
Capacity 0.6 cu ft 1.0 cu ft 2.2 cu ft
Wattage 700 W 1000 W 3600 W
Power levels 1 10 19
Width 11.58 in 20.4 in 30.0 in
Turntable 9.0 in 12.575 in 24.0 in
Weight 14.7 lb 33.7 lb 70.9 lb

Brand share of the tracked set

  • Panasonic, 18 of 84 models (21%)
  • TOSHIBA, 9 of 84 models (11%)
  • GE, 8 of 84 models (10%)
  • Sharp, 5 of 84 models (6%)
  • FRIGIDAIRE, 4 of 84 models (5%)
  • BLACK+DECKER, 3 of 84 models (4%)