At $90.99, the Toshiba MM-EM07PA(BK) delivers a genuinely compact footprint, 17.1 inches wide and just 9.5 inches tall, with an unusually fine-grained 11-level power control for a 700-watt unit. It earns its place as a practical small-space option, though 700W means longer cook times compared to higher-wattage competitors.
Anyone who needs a small countertop microwave that fits tight spaces, a dorm room, office break room, or a kitchen counter under overhead cabinets. The 11 power levels make it more versatile than most budget microwaves at this size.
Skip if
Skip it if you regularly heat large dishes or need to cook faster, the 0.7 cu ft cavity and 700W output will feel limiting for a family. Also skip if you want color choices; this model comes in black only.
Capacity 0.7 cu ft
Wattage 700 W
Power levels 11
Installation Countertop
Width 17.1 in
Controls Buttons
Priced 24% below the category median ($119.99 across 11 tracked models)
Wattage of 700 W - lower than 62% of the 11 models we track
Power levels of 11 - higher than 88% of the 11 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 259 owner ratings
Value for money3.0/5
$130 per cubic foot, below the category median
Popularity1.8/5
259 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
Storage space2.5/5
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
The Toshiba MM-EM07PA(BK) measures 12.2 x 17.1 x 9.5 inches, making it one of the narrower countertop microwaves you can find. That slim 17.1-inch width opens up placement options that a standard 20-plus-inch unit cannot. The 9.6-inch turntable fits most standard plates and bowls for everyday reheating tasks.
What stands out here is the 11-step power control. Most microwaves in this weight class offer 5 or 6 levels, which makes gentle defrosting or softening butter hit-or-miss. Eleven levels give you meaningful precision for lower-power tasks, even if the ceiling is 700W.
At $90.99 with 259 ratings averaging 4.2 stars and 11 units bought last month, this unit has a modest but positive track record. The black finish suits modern kitchen aesthetics and hides smudges better than white. It is not smart-home compatible, so there are no app controls or voice assistant hooks, straightforward buttons only.
11 power levels, unusually granular for a 700W unit
9.6-inch turntable handles standard plates
4.2-star average across 259 ratings
Under $95 price point
Cons
700W output means noticeably longer cook times vs. 1000W+ models
0.7 cu ft cavity is tight for anything larger than a dinner plate
Black finish only, no color or finish options listed
Low monthly sales volume suggests limited real-world demand data
Specifications
Capacity
0.7 cu ft
Wattage
700 W
Power levels
11
Installation
Countertop
Width
17.1 in
Controls
Buttons
Color
Black
Turntable
9.6 in
Dimensions
12.2 X 17.1 X 9.5 In
Smart
Not Smart Home Compatible
Performance notes
At 700W across 11 power levels, the Toshiba MM-EM07PA(BK) is best suited to reheating leftovers, warming beverages, and light defrosting. Tasks that a 1000W microwave handles in 2 minutes will take roughly 40% longer here. The 0.7 cu ft interior accommodates a standard 9-inch dinner plate with the 9.6-inch turntable. Button controls keep operation simple with no touchscreen to worry about cleaning. The 12.2 x 17.1 x 9.5-inch body is easy to tuck under upper cabinets or into a shelf niche.
What buyers say
With 259 reviews at 4.2 stars, buyer response is solidly positive for a budget compact model. The rating suggests most owners find it does the basics reliably. The modest monthly purchase volume means the pool of feedback is smaller than higher-traffic models, so the rating carries less statistical weight, but nothing in the data points to systematic quality issues.
Will a standard 10-inch dinner plate fit inside the Toshiba MM-EM07PA(BK)?
The turntable diameter is 9.6 inches. A 10-inch plate will likely contact the cavity walls when rotating, so it may not spin freely. A 9-inch plate should fit comfortably. The 0.7 cu ft interior is sized for smaller dishes and bowls rather than large dinner plates.
Does the Toshiba MM-EM07PA(BK) work with Alexa or Google Home?
No. The manufacturer lists it as not smart-home compatible, meaning there is no Wi-Fi, app control, or voice assistant integration. Controls are physical buttons only.
How does 700W compare to a typical kitchen microwave?
Most full-size countertop microwaves run 1000W to 1200W. At 700W, the MM-EM07PA(BK) will take noticeably longer to heat the same food, roughly 30 to 40% more time. For simple reheating and defrosting that difference is manageable, but for cooking from scratch it becomes a real trade-off.
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