Which is better for a family?

The LG. Its 1.5 cu ft cavity and 1,250 watts handle large plates and full meals that the 0.9 cu ft Breville cannot fit.

Is the Breville worth the extra $120.95?

Only if space and a quiet door are your priority. The LG gives more capacity, more power and inverter heating for less money.

Which reheats leftovers more evenly?

The LG. Its Smart Inverter holds low power steadily, while the Breville uses a standard 900-watt system without inverter control.

Which takes less counter space?

The Breville, at about 19 x 16.75 x 11.5 in. The LG's 1.5 cu ft body is noticeably larger.

Does either have sensor cooking?

The LG has Sensor Cook. The Breville relies on preset buttons and a food menu instead.

How long is the warranty?

The Breville carries a 1-year limited warranty. LG's standard countertop microwave warranty is 1 year parts and labor, with longer coverage on the magnetron.

Breville The Compact Wave Soft Close Microwave vs LG 1.5-Cubic-Foot Countertop Microwave

Buy the LG if you want more space, more power and a lower price. It is $129.00 at New Country Appliances as of November 5, 2026, against $249.95 for the Breville at Abt Electronics & Appliances. Choose the Breville only if a small footprint and a soft-close door matter more to you than capacity and wattage.

Today the LG 1.5-Cubic-Foot Countertop Microwave costs $120.95 less at its best price.

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