Best Toshiba Microwaves of 2026

Alexa control is what separates this 1.3-cubic-foot Toshiba from the simpler models here. You can use voice commands through an Echo device to start or stop cooking, and the Toshiba app gives you a second way to manage the microwave. The physical keypad stays put for manual cooking, which we like because a smart appliance should not make routine reheating harder. The 12.4-inch turntable also keeps the familiar carousel, so you are not trading away plate rotation for voice control.

We recommend it for a connected kitchen because the core microwave is still strong: 1,100 watts, sensor reheat, ten power levels, and a mute function. The 1.3-cubic-foot cavity gives you a little more room than the 1.2-cubic-foot pick, and the stainless finish looks sharp on an open counter. The smart features are the reason to choose it over the top pick, not the only reason to own it.

The features that matter most day to day are the ones you touch: a quick-start button, a clear keypad, and a mute setting for early mornings. The smart layer is a bonus for hands-free starts and stops, and it is best treated that way. If voice control is not part of your routine, put the savings toward the basic model and spend the difference on groceries.

The flatbed is the reason to look at this Toshiba. There is no turntable ring to lift out, no carousel to center, and no crumb trap around the spindle, so a spill wipes up with one pass. We like that for a household that reheats bowls and rectangular containers, because the dish slides in without hunting for the ring. The 1.3-cubic-foot cavity handles dinner plates, and the 1,200-watt inverter gives it the strongest power story in this group.

Inverter power is the other draw. Instead of pulsing on and off at full blast, it can throttle down, which is what you want for melting butter, softening cream cheese, or reheating a delicate sauce. The 11 sensor menus cover the usual pizza, pasta, and vegetable duty, and the controls are simple enough to learn without the manual. It is also a low-noise design, which matters if the microwave sits near a living area.

The controls are simple, and the mute function keeps the beep from carrying through an open kitchen. We recommend it for a cook who values cleanup and a stable surface over a traditional carousel. It is the microwave for someone who has already decided that the turntable is the part they do not want to deal with.

At 2.2 cubic feet, this Toshiba is the largest microwave here, and it is built for a household that heats more than a plate at a time. The 16.5-inch turntable is the widest in the group, so a big casserole or a platter fits without being wedged in. The 1,200-watt inverter gives it the power to match the space, and the six sensor menus help when you do not want to guess at a casserole.

We recommend it for large families and anyone who regularly reheats two dishes at once. The quiet operation is a real plus in an open kitchen, and the child lock on the door and keypad is useful around young kids. The stainless interior and simple touch controls keep it from feeling like a commercial appliance, even though it is big. The interior light also helps you see a full platter without opening the door.

The one-year warranty is worth registering, and the capacity is the reason to choose it over the smaller models. We recommend it when a big platter or two bowls at once is the normal order of business. It is not the microwave for a tight galley kitchen, but that is a matter of fit rather than performance.

The trade this microwave offers is counter space for versatility. It is a 1.0-cubic-foot air fryer combo, so it takes up less room than a separate microwave and basket fryer, and the 12.4-inch position-memory turntable lifts out for cleaning. The 8-in-1 control set covers air fry, bake, broil, and combination cooking, plus the usual defrost and reheat functions.

We like it for a small kitchen where a second appliance is not realistic. The air fry mode uses a top fan and heating element, and the cavity is rated to fit a whole chicken or a 12-inch pizza, so it is more capable than its footprint suggests. The microwave side is a familiar 1,000 watts with a child lock, so it still handles morning oatmeal and leftover dinner.

We recommend it for singles, couples, or a small kitchen that wants air frying without another appliance. The microwave side is still the star for quick reheats, and the child lock is a sensible extra. If you already own a dedicated air fryer you love, this is not the upgrade; the appeal is consolidation.

The OptiChef Pro Max is the most expensive microwave here, and the premium is mostly in the interface and connectivity. The 2.4-inch color screen, Alexa compatibility, and air-fry mode are what set it apart from the plainer Toshiba models. That is a lot of technology in one countertop appliance, and it only makes sense if you will use it.

The core is a 1.3-cubic-foot microwave with 1,100 watts, an inverter, and a humidity sensor. The ceramic-enamel interior is a practical detail for cleanup, and the air fryer uses a top fan and heating element to crisp small batches. The 25 programs cover more ground than most people will ever learn, but the screen makes them easier to find.

We like the screen for preset cooking, but it also replaces numbered keys, so punching in a time can feel slower than a plain keypad. Alexa is a bonus rather than the main event, especially if you do not already own an Echo. The air fryer is best for snacks and small meals, not a family-size batch of fries.

The screen earns its keep when you are cycling through air-fry presets, and the chime is pleasant enough that you will not rush to mute it. That polish is what the extra money buys; the microwave function itself is not dramatically better than the simpler 1.3-cubic-foot models.