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Home & Kitchen · Microwaves

Are higher-wattage microwaves better?

Reviewer consensus

Higher wattage generally cooks faster, and rtings.com notes that more powerful units can also run quieter relative to cook time. However, reviewers caution that sensor accuracy and heating evenness matter more for everyday reheating than raw wattage, and some high-wattage units still earned complaints about uneven heating.

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