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Best Over-the-Range Microwaves

OTR microwaves free up counter space and double as range hoods. We list every current US model with exact cutout dimensions and ventilation requirements.

117 models compared

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Physical Specs

Type
Size

Required Space

Available Space (Countertop or OTR)WHD
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Cabinet Cutout (Built-In or Drawer)WHD
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Internal Features

Select required features

117 microwaves found

Magic Chef

MCO170SST (1.7 cu ft), otr

1500W
Magic Chef MCO170SST
13"
Fits plate
Sensor

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

Café

CVM519P2PS1 (1.9 cu ft), otr

1100W
Café CVM519P2PS1
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

19" Wx18" Hx30" D

Manufacturer Required Clearances

Clearances

0"

Top

0"

Each Side

0"

Back

0"

Door Swing

0"

Vent Gap

GE

PVM9005SJSS (2.1 cu ft), otr

1050W
GE PVM9005SJSS
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

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

1050W
LG MHEC1737F
14"
Fits plate
Sensor
Conv.
WiFi

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

1000W
Café CVM521P2MS1
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

19" Wx18" Hx30" D

Manufacturer Required Clearances

Clearances

0"

Top

0"

Each Side

0"

Back

0"

Door Swing

0"

Vent Gap

Frigidaire

FMOS1746BS (1.7 cu ft), otr

1000W
Frigidaire FMOS1746BS
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

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

1000W
Frigidaire FMOS1846BS
14"
Fits plate

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

JVM3160DFBB (1.6 cu ft), otr

1000W
GE JVM3160DFBB
14"
Fits plate

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

1000W
GE JVM3160EFES
14"
Fits plate

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

1000W
GE JVM3160RFSS
14"
Fits plate

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

JVM6175SKSS (1.7 cu ft), otr

1000W
GE JVM6175SKSS
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

29 7/8" Wx16 1/2" Hx15" D

Manufacturer Required Clearances

Clearances

0"

Top

0"

Each Side

0"

Back

0"

Door Swing

0"

Vent Gap

GE

JVM7195EWES (1.9 cu ft), otr

1000W
GE JVM7195EWES
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

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

JVM7195SKSS (1.9 cu ft), otr

1000W
GE JVM7195SKSS
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

29 3/4" Wx16 1/2" Hx15" D

Manufacturer Required Clearances

Clearances

0"

Top

0"

Each Side

0"

Back

0"

Door Swing

0"

Vent Gap

GE

PVM9005RYSS (2.1 cu ft), otr

1000W
GE PVM9005RYSS
14"
Fits plate
Sensor

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

KoolMore

KM-MOT-2SS (1.9 cu ft), otr

1000W
KoolMore KM-MOT-2SS
14"
Fits plate

17 1/2" Wx16 1/2" Hx29 7/8" 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.

Use the MicrowaveFit calculator to enter your exact space and get a Fit Score for each model before you buy.

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