From basic appliances to heat up a meal to high-end smart ovens, CNET's kitchen experts have rounded up the best microwaves ...

With this in mind, we selected the KitchenAid Countertop Convection Microwave Oven as our best overall pick. It has an impressive 1.5 cubic-foot capacity, up to 1,400 watts of convection cooking ...

Model number: FMO16AHTPLB Type: Microwave oven Capacity ... and has simple features such as reheat, defrost, and basic cook settings. Mid-range microwaves $150-$300 and have extra features ...

Before choosing, ask yourself: How will you use your microwave? If it’s just for heating coffee or frozen meals, a basic model will do. But if you want a microwave that doubles as a cooking tool ...