Which is better for a small kitchen?

The Chefman is about 2 inches shallower (14.47 in vs 16.54 in), so it fits tighter counters. Both are 1.1 cu. ft. and 1,000 watts, so cooking space is the same.

Is the Chefman worth $16.50 more?

Only if you use the presets, the +30 seconds key, the mute or the child lock. If you just punch in a time and press start, the Hamilton Beach does the same core job for less.

Do either have sensor cooking or an air fryer?

No. Neither has sensor cooking, inverter, convection, air fry or WiFi. Both are plain 1,000-watt countertop microwaves.

There is no reliable lifespan data for either. Both carry a standard manufacturer warranty, and the Chefman lists a 1-year assurance. Buyers rate the Chefman 4.5 out of 5 from 504 ratings.

Which is easier to use?

The Chefman has labeled presets and a +30 seconds key, but buyers say the button sequence takes extra presses. The Hamilton Beach has fewer documented controls, so there is less to learn.

The Chefman has a mute option that silences the beeps. The Hamilton Beach has no listed mute, so expect normal keypad and finish beeps.

Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 1.1 Cu. Ft. vs Hamilton Beach Countertop Microwave Oven, 1.1 Cu. Ft., 1000 Watts, White Stainless Steel

Both are basic 1,000-watt, 1.1 cu. ft. countertop microwaves with no sensor, inverter, convection or air fry. The Hamilton Beach is cheaper at $72.50 at eBay as of November 3, against $89.00 at Walmart for the Chefman. Buy the Chefman if you want a known preset layout, a mute option and a child lock; buy the Hamilton Beach if price is the deciding factor and you want white to match your kitchen.

Today the Hamilton Beach Countertop Microwave Oven, 1.1 Cu. Ft., 1000 Watts, White Stainless Steel costs $16.50 less at its best price.

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