Magic Chef 1.3 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave vs Frigidaire EMW1132 Microwave

Both are 1000-watt countertop microwaves with turntables and side-hinged doors, so they cook at the same speed. The Magic Chef is the larger unit at 1.3 cu ft with 11 power levels, auto cook and a clock, which suits bigger households reheating full plates. The Frigidaire is a smaller 1.1 cu ft model in black stainless steel with a simpler feature set; owners of this class of Frigidaire generally report solid everyday heating, while Magic Chef is a budget brand whose build feels lighter. Buy the Magic Chef for capacity and controls, the Frigidaire for a tighter footprint and a stainless finish that hides fingerprints better than white.

• Choose the Magic Chef if you need the extra interior room, more power levels and auto cook presets for a family kitchen.
• Choose the Frigidaire if counter space is tight and you want a black stainless look with straightforward defrost and reheat.