The 6 Best Toshiba Microwaves of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Inverter, smart sensor and auto defrost in a 1.6 cu ft body.

The ML-EM45PIT is a stainless Toshiba with inverter technology, smart sensor, auto defrost and a 1.6 cu ft interior. Inverter delivers steady power instead of cycling full power on and off, which is why it is better at defrosting and reheating food that would otherwise end up hot at the edges and cold in the middle. The sensor removes the guessing on timing.

It takes first place because no other Toshiba here lists all three of those cooking features together. The 1200W Smart Sensor model beats it on listed wattage and price bucket, but gives up the inverter and defrost. That inverter and defrost pairing is what justifies the move up to the $200 to $500 tier.

Buy it for large dishes and frequent defrosting. The caveat is that the listing never states wattage, so the power figure you would compare is missing.

Capacity

1.6 cu ft

Technology

Inverter

Cooking

Smart sensor, auto defrost

Price

$200-500

Our verdict: 1.6 cu ft, 1200W and a smart sensor for $100-200.

This Toshiba combines 1.6 cu ft of capacity, 1200W and a smart sensor, in the $100 to $200 range. Wattage is the main driver of heating speed, and 1200W is as high as any Toshiba here goes. The sensor reads steam so rice, vegetables and leftovers need less manual time adjustment.

It ranks second because it matches the ML-EM45PIT on size and sensor while costing a full bucket less. What it gives up is the inverter and any auto defrost listing, so thawing a frozen roast will be the place you notice. Against the flatbed, it offers a larger cavity (1.6 against 1.3 cu ft) at the same price bucket.

Buy it for a family that wants space and speed without top pricing. The caveat is cooking quality at low power settings, since no inverter is listed.

Capacity

1.6 cu ft

Power

1200W

Cooking

Smart sensor

Price

$100-200

Our verdict: A flatbed 1.3 cu ft inverter model at 1200W.

Toshiba's flatbed removes the turntable entirely, so the floor is one flat surface. Inside it is a 1.3 cu ft inverter model rated at 1200W, priced $100 to $200. A flat floor lets a rectangular dish use every corner, and wiping the cavity takes one pass.

It ranks third because the interior is 0.3 cu ft smaller than the two 1.6 cu ft Toshibas, and the listing shows no smart sensor. But it is the cheapest route to inverter cooking here, and that beats the 1.2 cu ft sensor model below it on power by 200W.

Buy it if you want steady inverter power and easy cleaning. The caveat is dish size: a 1.3 cu ft cavity will not fit a large casserole as comfortably as the 1.6 cu ft models above.

Capacity

1.3 cu ft

Power

1200W

Technology

Inverter

Design

Flatbed

Our verdict: A 1.2 cu ft, 1000W model with a smart sensor.

This Toshiba pairs a smart sensor with a 1.2 cu ft cavity and 1000W, in the $100 to $200 range. The sensor is the reason to own it over a basic model: it detects steam and adjusts time, which prevents overcooked edges on leftovers and rubbery reheated rice.

It ranks fourth because it has a smaller cavity than the 1.6 cu ft sensor model and gives up 200W against both the flatbed and that model, at the same price bucket. If you wanted a sensor, the larger one costs no more. Its edge over the 0.9 cu ft base model is the sensor itself and 0.3 cu ft more space.

Buy it for a couple or small household that wants automatic settings in a mid-size body. The caveat is power: 1000W means longer heating times than any 1200W Toshiba here.

Capacity

1.2 cu ft

Power

1000W

Cooking

Smart sensor

Price

$100-200

Our verdict: A 1.0 cu ft microwave that also air fries.

The Air Fryer Combo is a 1.0 cu ft Toshiba that microwaves and air fries, priced $100 to $200. Combining the two functions saves a whole appliance footprint in a small kitchen, and crisping is something no plain microwave here can do.

It ranks fifth because the cavity is only 1.0 cu ft and the listing gives no wattage. Combo units compromise on both functions, so you pay for flexibility rather than the best microwave. Against the 0.9 cu ft base model it adds crisping for a higher bucket, and against the 1.2 cu ft sensor model it gives up space and a sensor.

Buy it if counter space is the constraint. The caveat is capacity: whole-chicken or family-size air frying will not fit, so confirm the basket size on the full listing.

Capacity

1.0 cu ft

Function

Microwave and air fryer

Type

Combo

Price

$100-200

Our verdict: A 0.9 cu ft, 900W Toshiba for $50-100.

The base Toshiba is a 0.9 cu ft, 900W microwave in the $50 to $100 bucket. It does the basic job of reheating coffee, soup and frozen meals, and that is all it is designed to do. The small footprint also suits shelves and desks.

It ranks last because capacity and power are the lowest of the six, and no sensor or inverter is listed. At 900W it takes longer than the 1200W models, and 0.9 cu ft limits plate size. But it is the cheapest by a full bucket, and for many offices that settles it.

Buy it for a dorm room, break room or guest room. The caveat is dish fit: check that your largest plate rotates freely before ordering, since 0.9 cu ft leaves little clearance.

Capacity

0.9 cu ft

Power

900W

Brand

TOSHIBA

Price

$50-100