Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft
The right product, without the BS. 5 tested.
⭐ 4.2
High-End
Best Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft – Ge GCST16S1WTS
GE countertop microwave: stainless steel, 1.6 cu ft, 1150W, child lock, express cook.
Why we chose it:
"Why this GE microwave, you ask? It's like hiring a fast food chef with an engineering degree. At 1.6 cubic feet, it's the culinary TARDIS—bigger on the inside, yet it won't hog your counter. With 1150 watts, it heats faster than your patience can run out. The sensor cooking is basically a clairvoyant chef, adjusting time and power like it knows what you're thinking. The child lock is like giving your kids a Rubik's cube—impossible to crack. If you want a kitchen gadget that does more than just look pretty in stainless steel black, this is it. But hey, it won’t mop your floors or make your ex apologize. It’s a microwave, not a miracle worker."
⭐ 4.5
Indecent
Best Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft – Thermomate OTR773B
Domestic chefs needing a multi-tasking microwave with solid features.
Why we chose it:
"This Thermomate microwave is the ultimate kitchen sidekick, not because it's trying to be a Swiss Army knife, but because it knows exactly what it’s good at—heating things up and blowing away odors. Its 1000 watts of power make it a heavyweight in the world of microwaving, while the 300 CFM ventilation system ensures your home won't smell like a college dorm room after ramen night. It’s got all the modern touches, like a sensor that defrosts food as if it had a culinary degree and a child lock to protect your microwave from tiny, curious fingers. It’s like the love child of a microwave and a tornado but with more stainless steel and less chaos. Sure, it won't reinvent the wheel, but it will spin your food around on a nice glass turntable."
⭐ 4.6
Budget
Best Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft – Toshiba TMC16S4ABS/CA
Meet your new kitchen sidekick: Toshiba's smart inverter microwave. 1250W of uninspired power.
Why we chose it:
"This Toshiba microwave is the best choice in its price range because it offers the illusion of technological advancement with its inverter technology, which is supposed to give you even heating, although most people just use it to reheat coffee for the third time. It's got an 'intelligent sensor' that claims to know exactly how you like your leftovers. It’s almost like having a personal chef, who occasionally overcooks your pizza. And for those who love silence, it even lets you turn off the sound—a feature clearly designed for those who can't stand the sound of their own cooking failures. In a market flooded with overhyped appliances, this one stands out by being just competent enough to get the job done without any stellar promises or flashy gimmicks."
⭐ 4.2
Performance
Best Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft – Farberware 1,6 CU. 1100 W
Farberware microwave: compact yet powerful, perfect for cramped kitchens.
Why we chose it:
"Meet the Farberware microwave. It's not just a box that heats your food; it's a 1100-watt powerhouse that defies its compact frame. You might think squeezing a full kitchen's worth of cooking prowess into 1.6 cubic feet would be a magic trick. Spoiler alert: it's not. It's engineering. With ten power levels and multi-stage cooking, it's like giving a Swiss Army knife steroids. Need popcorn? Press a button. Want a potato? Press another. It's almost too easy, like stealing candy from a baby, but with less crying. Cleaning? A breeze. Stainless steel makes it slicker than a used car salesman. Plus, the child lock keeps your offspring from nuking their crayons. It's not a unicorn, but in the world of microwaves, it might as well be."
⭐ 4.3
Luxury
Best Family-sized microwave ~1,6 cuft – Black+Decker EM044K6CE-SS
BLACK+DECKER microwave: stainless steel, 1.7 cu ft, 1000W. Spacious, fast, and automatic for domestic culinary extravaganzas.
Why we chose it:
"The BLACK+DECKER microwave is like a 1000-watt butler in your kitchen, minus the British accent and the snarky comments. It's made of stainless steel, because who doesn't like pretending they're in a professional kitchen? With 1.7 cubic feet of space, it's like a tiny apartment for your leftovers. It's not just a pretty face; it comes with 10 cooking levels, which is 9 more than most of us ever bother with. And its 300 CFM fan is strong enough to suck away the remnants of your failed attempt at flambé. It's the microwave for people who want to impress their guests without actually having to learn how to cook. Just don't expect it to do the dishes afterwards."