Which is better for air frying?

The Toshiba. It has a dedicated air fry mode with 10 auto menus, plus convection bake and roast. The Chefman has no air fry or convection mode at all.

Which fits a small kitchen better?

The Chefman. It is about 14.5 in deep and 20.1 in wide, so it sits on shallow counters. The Toshiba is roughly 21.7 in deep and weighs 45.5 lb.

Which has more reliable owner feedback?

The Chefman has more of it: 4.5 of 5 from 504 ratings versus 4.4 of 5 from 130 for the Toshiba. Neither figure is a durability test.

Do both defrost by weight and time?

Yes. Both offer weight and time defrost, 10 power levels and a mute option. Only the Toshiba adds sensor cooking.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. The Toshiba's stainless cavity resists scratches and rust, but the Chefman carries only a 1-year warranty and the Toshiba's warranty terms are not stated here.

TOSHIBA 4-in-1, 1.5 cu. ft., Countertop Microwave Oven ML-EC42P(SS), Stainless Steel vs Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 1.1 Cu. Ft.

Q: Is the Toshiba worth the extra money?

Only if you will use air fry, convection or sensor cooking. At $258.00 at eBay versus $89.00 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, the Chefman covers plain reheating and defrosting for far less.

Buy the Toshiba ML-EC42P if you want one countertop unit that air fries, bakes and roasts as well as microwaves. Buy the Chefman 1.1 cu. ft. if you mainly reheat, defrost and pop popcorn and want to spend little. The gap is wide: $258.00 at eBay versus $89.00 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026.

Today the Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 1.1 Cu. Ft. costs $169.00 less at its best price.

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