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
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.
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
| Spec | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%)
