Best 1250-Watt Microwaves
1250W is the highest wattage tier for residential microwaves — these cook faster and heat more evenly than standard 1000W models.
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19 microwaves found
Magic Chef
MCO170SST (1.7 cu ft), otr
29 7/8" Wx15 1/4" Hx16 3/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
Breville
BMO870BSS1BUC1 (1.1 cu ft), countertop
20 1/2" Wx12 5/8" Hx20 1/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
4"
Top
4"
Each Side
4"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Toshiba
ML2-EC09SAIT(BS) (0.9 cu ft), countertop
19 1/2" Wx11 1/2" Hx17 5/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
1"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
Toshiba
ML2-TC10SAIT(BS) (1.0 cu ft), countertop
20 5/8" Wx11 3/4" Hx16 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
1"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
Amana
HDC182 (0.6 cu ft), countertop
16 1/2" Wx13 1/2" Hx21 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
1"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
thermomate
BMD7716S (1.6 cu ft), built-in
23 3/8" Wx17 7/8" Hx22 3/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
RecPro
RPM-9-SS (1.4 cu ft), otr
24 7/8" Wx17" Hx16 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
1"
Each Side
1"
Back
0"
Door Swing
0"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
Midea
MMC09AS9ABB (0.9 cu ft), countertop
23" Wx17 5/8" Hx21 3/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
1"
Each Side
1"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
⚡Requires dedicated 20A circuit
RecPro
CL-MIC21-BK (0.9 cu ft), built-in
20 3/4" Wx15" Hx12 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Panasonic
NN-SD945S (2.2 cu ft), countertop
23 7/8" Wx14" Hx19 3/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Panasonic
NN-SD945S-B (2.2 cu ft), countertop
13 3/8" Wx3/4" Hx13 3/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Panasonic
NN-SD975S (2.2 cu ft), countertop
23 7/8" Wx14" Hx19 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Panasonic
NN-SE785S (1.6 cu ft), countertop
21 7/8" Wx12" Hx21 7/8" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Panasonic
NN-SN975S (2.2 cu ft), countertop
23 7/8" Wx14" Hx19 1/2" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
0"
Top
0"
Each Side
0"
Back
0"
Door Swing
1"
Vent Gap
Toshiba
ML-EM45PIT(BS) (1.6 cu ft), countertop
21 3/4" Wx13" Hx19 1/4" D
Manufacturer Required Clearances
Clearances
3"
Top
3"
Each Side
3"
Back
1.5"
Door Swing
1"
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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