Whirlpool 1.6 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave vs Frigidaire 2.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave

Buy the Frigidaire if interior space is your priority: 2.2 cu. ft. swallows dinner plates, casserole dishes and oversized bowls that crowd the Whirlpool's 1.6 cu. ft. cavity. The Whirlpool is the better fit for smaller kitchens and simpler cooking, with a narrower 21.75 in body, a recessed 13.5 in turntable and sensor cooking that adjusts time for you. Both are 1200 W countertop units with sensor programs and touch controls, so the real split is capacity and footprint, not power. Owners rate the Frigidaire 4 out of 5 across 137 ratings, solid but not flawless, and the Whirlpool's long-running sensor line has a steady reputation for even reheating.

• Choose the Whirlpool 1.6 cu. ft. if your counter is tight, you mostly reheat and defrost, and you want sensor cooking with a control lock and nine one-touch options.
• Choose the Frigidaire 2.2 cu. ft. if you cook for a family, heat large plates or casseroles, and want express cook buttons, a +30 Sec add and an Eco Mode.