This Farberware 0.7 cu ft, 700 W countertop microwave at $79.99 is a compact, budget-priced unit with 10 power levels and a 10-inch turntable, supported by 6,600 reviews and a 4.2-star rating. It is a proven entry-level option for light users with limited counter space.
Singles, students, and apartment dwellers who need a no-frills microwave for reheating single servings, warming beverages, and occasional defrosting. The 17.75-inch width and 22.9 lb weight make it easy to fit almost anywhere.
Skip if
Anyone cooking large portions or heating oversized dishes. The 0.7 cu ft interior and 10-inch turntable will not accommodate most standard dinner plates, and the 700 W output is slow compared to 900-1000 W competitors at only a slightly higher price.
Capacity 0.7 cu ft
Wattage 700 W
Power levels 10
Installation Countertop
Width 17.75 in
Controls Buttons, Keypad
Priced 71% below the category median ($271.99 across 81 tracked models)
Capacity of 0.7 cu ft - smaller than 78% of the 84 models we track
Wattage of 700 W - lower than 87% of the 84 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 6,600 owner ratings
Value for money4.2/5
$114 per cubic foot, below the category median
Popularity4.6/5
6,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space1.2/5
0.7 cu ft, compact for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other kitchen ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, range hoods and microwaves we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
At $79.99 with a 0.7 cu ft cavity, this Farberware sits squarely in the entry-level market alongside the COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB and the BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7. Its 700 W output is on the lower end for any microwave, meaning heating times will run longer than on a 900 W or 1000 W unit. That matters less for single servings of soup or a cup of coffee, where an extra 30 seconds is not a real inconvenience.
The 10-inch turntable is noticeably compact. Standard 12-inch dinner plates will not fit without hanging over the edge, so this unit works best with smaller bowls, mugs, and microwave-safe containers rather than plated meals. The 10 power levels give useful gradation for tasks like softening butter or gentle defrosting.
Button and keypad controls are simple to learn. At 22.9 lb and 17.75 inches wide, this is one of the lighter and narrower options in this review pool. With 6,600 reviews and a 4.2-star rating it carries genuine validation, showing consistent satisfaction from a large base of light users who are not asking more of it than it can reasonably deliver.
Pros
Under $80 makes it one of the most affordable microwaves with this review volume
10 power levels for a 700 W unit is a useful feature at this price
17.75-inch width fits in very tight counter spaces
22.9 lb weight makes it easy to move or store
6,600 reviews at 4.2 stars confirms reliable performance for light use
Cons
700 W is slow compared to 900-1000 W models at similar or slightly higher prices
10-inch turntable cannot fit a standard 12-inch dinner plate
0.7 cu ft interior is too small for family-size portions or large bowls
Not smart-home compatible
Specifications
Capacity
0.7 cu ft
Wattage
700 W
Power levels
10
Installation
Countertop
Width
17.75 in
Controls
Buttons, Keypad
Color
Black
Turntable
10.0 in
Dimensions
12.91 X 17.75 X 10.1 In
Weight
22.9 lb
Voltage
120 Volts
Smart
Not Smart Home Compatible
Performance notes
At 700 W with a 0.7 cu ft interior and 10-inch turntable, this unit is purpose-built for single-person light use. Reheating a mug of coffee, warming a single bowl of soup, or softening butter are its core competencies. The 10 power levels let you use low settings for gentle defrosting. For anything requiring a full dinner plate or faster heat times, a 900-1000 W unit at the same or slightly higher price is a better fit. Button and keypad controls are intuitive with no learning curve.
What buyers say
Six thousand six hundred reviews at 4.2 stars is a high-confidence signal that this microwave does what budget compact buyers need it to do. The volume of positive feedback at this price point indicates that buyers who understand its intended use are consistently satisfied. It is not a unit that earns complaints from people expecting mid-range performance.
Will a standard dinner plate fit in this Farberware microwave?
The turntable is 10 inches in diameter. A standard 12-inch dinner plate will not fit flat without its edges catching on the interior walls or overhanging the turntable. This microwave works best with bowls, mugs, and smaller microwave-safe containers up to about 9-10 inches across.
How does 700 W compare to other budget microwaves?
Many competing microwaves in the $70-$100 range also run at 700 W, including the COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB and the BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7. At 700 W, you can expect reheating to take roughly 20-30% longer than it would on a 900 W unit. For single servings and small items, the difference is a matter of seconds to a minute.
Is this the same as the other Farberware microwave on this site?
There are two Farberware countertop microwaves listed here with similar specs - both 0.7 cu ft and 700 W at $79.99. They differ in turntable size (this one is 10 inches vs 10.6 inches on the B07VS476X8 model) and color (black here vs stainless steel). Both carry very large review counts and comparable ratings.
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