LG LCRT2010ST

Recommended microwave ovens, by Consumer Reports

“Speed and smarts now go hand in hand as more microwaves serve as second ovens,” says Consumer Reports. “Many have sensors that automate cooking for more than just popcorn. More also include convection and even slow cooking for homeowners who want added cooking capability without having to add a wall oven or replace a range with a double-oven model.”

Here is the Consumer Reports’ selection of recommended microwave ovens. The maximum overall score is 100, and “Best Buy” models offer more value.


Countertop microwave ovens

Midsized countertop microwaves

LG LCS1112ST

Overall score: 72

Avanti MO1250TW

Overall score: 72

Kenmore 72123

Overall score: 72

Large countertop microwaves

Oster OGG61403

Overall score: 74

Kenmore Elite 74229

Overall score: 74

Kenmore Elite 75223

Overall score: 74

LG LCRT2010ST

Overall score: 73

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Over-the-range microwave ovens

GE Profile PVM9215SFSS

Overall score: 78

GE JVM3160RFSS

Overall score: 76
“Best Buy”

LG LMV2031ST

Overall score: 75

GE JVM7195SFSS

Overall score: 74

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Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly since 1936. It features reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and survey research centre. The magazine accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and, as a not-for-profit organisation, has no shareholders. It also publishes cleaning and general buying guides. (Wikipedia.)

Source: Consumer Reports
Last checked on: 13 October 2016
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