TOSHIBA EM131A5C-SS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft with 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor, 12 Auto Menus Mute…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Toshiba EM131A5C is the most consistently recommended countertop microwave. rtings.com highlighted that it's powerful yet relatively quiet, cooking food a bit faster without as much noise, and noted its larger internal capacity. techgearlab.com called it one of the larger and more affordable options in their microwave testing, making it well suited to heating large portions or multiple frozen meals.
What reviewers liked
- rtings.com and techgearlab.com both rated it well on power and value
- 12.4-inch removable turntable handles large dishes and multiple plates, per community reviewers
- Mute function and ECO mode repeatedly praised in r/KitchenStack and r/Reviews
- Massive review base (21,000+) at a steady 4.4 average
Where it falls short
- At 1000W it is not the fastest unit tested, per rtings.com
- A r/Reviews owner reported the door switch failing after about three years
- Stainless finish shows fingerprints, according to community reviewers
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Across the reviewers we read, the Toshiba EM131A5C is the most consistently recommended countertop microwave. rtings.com highlighted that it's powerful yet relatively quiet, cooking food a bit faster without as much noise, and noted its larger internal capacity. techgearlab.com called it one of the larger and more affordable options in their microwave testing, making it well suited to heating large portions or multiple frozen meals. That combination of independent testing endorsements is rare in this category.
- Microwave output power 1000 watts, input power 1600 watts. External dimensions 20.6 x 16.0 x 11.8 inches (WxDxH); internal dimensions 13.1 x 12.4 x 8.3 inches (WxDxH); includes 12.4-inch glass turntable.
- Smart Sensor Technology for Optimal Cooking
- Automatically adjusts cooking time and power based on food humidity, ensuring perfectly cooked meals every time. Say goodbye to overcooked or undercooked dishes.
- 6 Preset Menus
- This countertop microwave features 6 preset menu options for popular foods like pizza, veggle, sensor reheat and more.
- 10 Unique Power Levels with clock and kitchen timer: Tailor your cooking power levels for greater culinary flexibility, making it an essential kitchen tool. Perfect for everything from deodorization to boiling liquids.
- Easy Defrost & One touch start
- Defrost your frozen food by weight or by time. Quick access to start the microwave from 1 to 6 minutes cooking at full power.
Plus, the 12.4-inch tray is capable of reheating large dishes with relative ease. I did particularly well at defrosting frozen items completely ...
Why Toshiba EM131A5C? Because its 1.2 cubic feet capacity provides ample space to heat up large dishes or multiple plates at once, making it ...
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