Best countertop microwaves under $125
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 3, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Chefman 1.1 cu. ft. — the best balance of size, power and owner feedback here. A full 1.1 cu. ft. and 1000W means it heats evenly and fits a dinner plate, and it's the model with the most ratings behind it, so you're not gambling on an unknown.
Who the others suit:
- Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu. ft. — the safe, cheap everyday choice if you mostly reheat plates and mugs; huge review base.
- Frigidaire 1.1 cu. ft. (white) — if you want the bigger cavity and a white finish to match your kitchen.
- Farberware Classic stainless — if you want auto-cook programs and a stainless look.
- BLACK+DECKER 0.9 cu. ft. — a solid mid-size with 10 power levels.
- Avanti 0.9 / Mainstays / Farberware 0.7 — compact, budget-first picks for a small counter or a dorm.
- BrandsMart 0.7 — the smallest footprint if space is the whole problem.
Skip the 800W 1.1 cu. ft. model: big cavity, weak power, so it heats slowly.
The picks
- #1
Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 1.1 Cu. Ft.
- color: Silver
- Wattage: 1000W
- Capacity: 1.10 cu ft
- Width: 20 1/8"
- Height: 12"
- Depth: 14 1/2"
