Is an inverter microwave actually worth it?

Across specialist communities like r/BuyItForLife and r/Appliances, opinions are split. Inverter models promise true variable power for gentler defrosting and reheating, but reviewers note that several of the most-recommended units (including the popular Toshiba EM131A5C) are non-inverter and still perform well. Community consensus is that inverter tech is a nice-to-have rather than a must-have for most reheating-focused buyers.