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CR’s take: The well-priced Panasonic NN-SN946W has a lot going for it. This large microwave aces three of our tough tests: speed of heating, heating evenness, and defrosting evenness. It runs quietly, earning a Very Good score on our noise test, and our testers find little need to consult the manual to learn how to operate it. This model is equipped with a sensor that shuts off the oven once the food is hot enough.

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CR’s take: As a brand, Panasonic does very well in our microwave ratings, and the midsized Panasonic HomeChef NN-GN68KS is no exception. It heats evenly, earning an Excellent rating on that test, and is almost as good at speed of heating and defrosting. It does tend to be noisier than some of the models we tested, but microwaves run in such short bursts that you might not mind that small inconvenience. In our member survey, Panasonic countertop microwaves earned Very Good ratings for both predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.

CR’s take: The midsized Panasonic HomeChef NN-GN68KS earns top marks for heating evenness, earning an Excellent rating on that test. It’s also impressive at speed of heating and defrosting evenness, and our testers found the controls to be easy to understand and use. It can be a bit noisy, though. According to our member survey, Panasonic countertop microwaves earn a Very Good rating for both predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.

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If your countertops are a little tight on space or you want to save some money, this slightly smaller version of our favorite Toshiba works well and has most of the same great features.

COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE OVEN Comparison