Kitchen space in my apartment is already cramped enough, so I’m trying to avoid buying one of those giant microwaves that takes over half the counter.
I only really need it for normal stuff like reheating leftovers, frozen meals, quick snacks, and occasionally defrosting meat. Nothing fancy, but I also don’t want one that heats unevenly where the center is still cold and the edges are burning hot.
A lot of compact models seem similar online until you start reading reviews and suddenly people are talking about loud buzzing, weak heating, tiny turntables, or doors breaking early. Makes it harder to tell which ones are actually decent for everyday use.
I’m also unsure if lower wattage is a huge downside for smaller microwaves or if it’s not that noticeable unless you cook a lot with it.
Just looking for something compact that still feels practical and reliable instead of a tiny microwave that sacrifices too much performance to save space.