The 7 Best Mini Microwaves To Save Your Counter Space

With this microwave, Black & Decker have produced one of the best all-rounders on the market.

It’s a small size with a professional-looking design that’ll be right at home in any kitchen – all for a fantastic price tag.

The one aspect that does slightly let it down is the controls. They’re the slightly dated keypad type – and they’re not overly clear, either. That said, they’re hardly hard to use. At the end of the day, it’s still a microwave!

Functionality wise it packs a full 700 watts of power with 10 different power levels; letting you really customize the amount of microwave heat you need.

A key reason it deserves the recommendation, though, is the warranty. With 2-full years of cover (under a big brand name) comes great peace of mind. For such a fair price tag, it’s genuinely a great solution if you’re looking for an all-rounder type of model.

It won’t be the centerpiece of the kitchen, nor will it wow your guests. Instead, it’ll give you a small, reliable, professional looking microwave for a fair price and no worry about it malfunctioning.

Going through the table at the top of this post, you may notice that almost all the microwaves here are 0.7 cubic feet in size.

Well, this is the only one that’s smaller (and isn’t crazy – see the last review).

At just 0.6 cubic feet of space, this is the most ‘mini’ microwave on the market for under $100. That said, I do have to admit it mostly makes this list on size alone.

Let’s look at the good parts first. The controls, although an old-rotary style, are great for seniors or anyone without the eyesight for digital controls. The design is super simple, and the price is cheap – it’s a great solution if you’ve got a small space and need a microwave to fill it.

However, the microwave itself is… well, I could only describe it as a bit dated. The door is opened via a handle (again, good for someone elderly), and the all-around build quality isn’t completely solid.

While overall positive, customer satisfaction is a little lower than most other microwaves on this list.

Then let’s take a look at the size. While it is hands down the smallest reasonable option on this list, the exterior isn’t that much smaller than other mini microwaves.

The width (left to right) is 17.75″ – roughly the same as every 0.7 cubic-foot microwave. The main saving, instead, is on the depth – about an inch less than average at 12.5″. This is fine if your space or counter is shallow, but if by ‘mini’ you mean ‘narrow’, there isn’t much of a gain here.

This might sound weird, but I’m almost proud to introduce this model to you.

COMFEE, a lesser-known company, have produced this fantastic mini-microwave.

I honestly can’t really fault it. The design is great (provided you’re into white appliances), the functionality is super easy, and the customer satisfaction is fantastic.

The exterior sizes are about as small as you can get for a 0.7 cubic-foot model. It’s got 11-power settings (the most on this list), and one of the absolute lowest price tags.

It would’ve been a top contender for the best all-rounder, but I think this white-version is a fantastic design by itself. So it takes this category instead.

In an industry dominated by giants, it’s genuinely nice to see a small company excelling. Although they can’t offer you a big brand name, this microwave is small, easy to use, reliable, and with a great design. All for one of the lowest price tags you’ll find, and an ever-growing fanbase of happy customers.

These days, most modern kitchens are all about stainless steel.

Fridges, dishwashers, coffee-makers – most quality modern appliances have the same stainless steel finish.

And the same is true for Kenmore’s mini-microwave.

For around $10 more than the other great-value options on this list, you get a fantastic design finish made by a reputable company.

At just 0.7cubic feet interior it’s still a miniature-size, though it’s one of the larger recommendations here. The width is around 21″ – a few inches wider than most of the other models.

That said, with a design this good it’s no bad thing that it’s slightly bigger.

The 700 watts of power is standard, as 6 programmable modes that synchronize with 10 power settings.

The push-keypad, while not my ideal style, is quality-made and super-easy to operate.

Every microwave on this list is 0.7 cubic-feet or smaller. Except this one.

Is this a true ‘mini-microwave’? No, not really. But it’s still one you should consider.

It’s a bit bigger than the others on this list. Around an inch and a half wider, and 2 inches or so deeper. But if you can make that work, it offers you so much in value.

The interior size is 0.2 cubic feet greater. That’s a 28% increase for 2 inches in width.

The power increase is exactly the same – 200W higher than average. Suddenly it’s a lot easier to cook (and fit) whole meals, including dense food. It also comes with an eco-mode to help save on bills when not in use.

Plus – at the time of writing – it’s the #1 Best Selling Countertop Microwave on Amazon.

With the thousands of options (in all sizes) out there, that’s saying a lot.

So while it’s a bit bigger than ‘mini’, this Toshiba model definitely deserves a spot on this list. It’s one of the best value-for-money options on the market, while only 2 inches wider than the average mini model.

For some, looks can matter more than a price tag. And for some, there’s nothing better than owning something with character.

This Nostalgia model is a uniquely rare ‘Aqua’ that is guaranteed to get you compliments. While it’s not exactly going to be at home in a modern stainless steel kitchen, any home filled with character pieces – or even a just dorm bedroom – might truly ‘vibe’ with this piece.

The microwave itself is fully functional. With just 0.7 cubic feet of space it’s definitely ‘mini’, while 700 watts of power gives you plenty to work with. The 12 pre-set modes can be controlled via a digital dial on the front, giving that satisfying feeling of control (rather than old push-buttons). Not like the old controls you’d have to have fought with back in the 70’s!

One note I would take is that there are slightly higher than average reports of malfunctioning models. While overall customer satisfaction is great, there’s a few reports of quickly failing models. That said, most of these are able to be returned and replaced by Nostalgia.

You’ve read about mini, now let’s discuss ridiculous.

Whirpool have created the microwave you see above. It is TINY. (or should I say _tiny).

At just 0.5 cubic-feet of space, it’s around half the size of a standard-sized microwave. It’s absolutely ideal for dorms, tiny homes, or break-out areas.

So why is it at the end of this list?

That’s simple. It costs upwards of $250.

No. I don’t know why that is. It’s ridiculous if you ask me!

I understand it’s unique. I understand there’s nothing else out there at this miniature size. But I still don’t think it justifies the price.

Who were they targetting this at? Super rich people that live in tiny houses??