Best 1000-Watt Microwaves
1000W is the most common microwave power level. Fast, reliable cooking performance for most kitchen needs.
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287 microwaves found
GE
GCST10A1WSS (1.0 cu ft), countertop
20 5/8" Wx11 7/8" Hx16 5/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
0"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
GE
JES1109RRSS (1.0 cu ft), countertop
20 5/8" Wx11 7/8" Hx16 5/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
0"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
GE
PVM9005SJSS (2.1 cu ft), otr
29 3/4" Wx16 1/2" Hx15 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
LG
MHEC1737F (1.7 cu ft), otr
29 15/16" Wx16 7/16" Hx15 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
Café
CVM521P2MS1 (2.1 cu ft), otr
19" Wx18" Hx30" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
Chefman
RJ55-11-V2 (1.1 cu ft), countertop
20 1/8" Wx12" Hx14 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Cosmo
COS-12MWDBK-NH (1.2 cu ft), drawer
23 5/8" Wx15" Hx23 7/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Cosmo
COS-12MWDSS-NH (1.2 cu ft), drawer
24" Wx15" Hx25" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Forno
FMWDR3000-30BLK (1.2 cu ft), drawer
30" Wx15 7/8" Hx22 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Frigidaire
FMOS1746BS (1.7 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx16 1/2" Hx15 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
Frigidaire
FMOS1846BS (1.8 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx16 3/8" Hx15 3/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
GE
JK3800SHSS (1.7 cu ft), built-in
26 3/4" Wx42 3/8" Hx26 7/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
GE
JVM3160DFBB (1.6 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx16 1/2" Hx15 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
GE
JVM3160EFES (1.6 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx16 1/2" Hx15 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
GE
JVM3160RFSS (1.6 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx16 1/2" Hx15 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
How to use this list
Every model listed here includes the physical dimensions (what you measure at the store) and the manufacturer-required clearances (the breathing room the unit needs around it). Most sites only show physical dimensions, which leads to returns — a 20" wide microwave needs 20" plus 3" on each side, so your cabinet needs to be at least 26" wide.
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