Best Toshiba microwaves

Toshiba countertop microwave ovens ranked by value—the workhorse 1.2 cu ft sensor model first, then stainless, compact, mid-size, large-family, and air-fryer-combo lanes.

By Maren Solberg Senior Product Editor

Last Updated Sep 22, 2026

1 Top pick

6K+ bought in past month

Outstanding 9.8

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS 1.2 Cu Ft

★★★★★

1.2 cu ft and 1000W with humidity sensor covers most weeknight reheats without a combo-tax.
Mute and ECO modes keep dorm and apartment nights quiet.
Deepest review and sales stack in the Toshiba countertop lineup.

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Best valueSensor reheat that gets most meals right

1.2 cu ft and 1000W with humidity sensor covers most weeknight reheats without a combo-tax.
Mute and ECO modes keep dorm and apartment nights quiet.
Deepest review and sales stack in the Toshiba countertop lineup.

Pros

Proven 1.2 cu ft sensor platform with huge review depth
Mute and ECO modes for shared walls
Black stainless that matches common apartment kitchens

Cons

Not the stainless open-shelf look—buy the SS twin for that
Air-fryer combo needs a different Toshiba model

Who it’s for

Most kitchens that want a Toshiba sensor microwave without paying for combo or max capacity.

Who it’s not for

You need a dorm-size 0.9 cu ft box, 2.2 cu ft family cavity, or air-fry modes.

5K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.6

Toshiba EM131A5C-SS 1.2 Cu Ft

★★★★☆

Same 1.2 cu ft sensor job as the black EM131 with a stainless shell.
1000W class and auto menus without jumping to 2.2 cu ft spend.
The finish step-up when open shelves are the ask.

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Best stainlessSame sensor reheat in stainless steel

Same 1.2 cu ft sensor job as the black EM131 with a stainless shell.
1000W class and auto menus without jumping to 2.2 cu ft spend.
The finish step-up when open shelves are the ask.

Pros

Stainless twin of the value pick
Sensor cooking and mute/ECO in the same family
Strong sales and review confidence

Cons

You pay for finish over the black value default
Still not a large-family or air-fryer combo unit

Who it’s for

Buyers matching stainless appliances who still want the proven 1.2 cu ft Toshiba.

Who it’s not for

Black EM131 already covers you, or capacity over 1.6 cu ft is the real need.

5K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.5

Toshiba 0.9 Cu Ft Stainless 900W

★★★★☆

0.9 cu ft and 900W is the Toshiba dorm and office stainless lane.
High monthly demand without a 1.2 cu ft footprint tax.
Start here when counter depth is the limiter.

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Best compact stainlessCompact stainless for tight counters

0.9 cu ft and 900W is the Toshiba dorm and office stainless lane.
High monthly demand without a 1.2 cu ft footprint tax.
Start here when counter depth is the limiter.

Pros

Compact stainless footprint for small kitchens
Strong recent purchase volume in the 0.9 cu ft class
Lower wattage still covers popcorn and leftovers

Cons

Smaller cavity than the 1.2 cu ft EM131 value pick
Thinner long-term review pile than EM131

Who it’s for

Solo cooks and small spaces that want a stainless Toshiba compact.

Who it’s not for

You regularly reheat dinner plates—stay on the 1.2 cu ft EM131.

3K+ bought in past month

Great 9.4

Toshiba 0.9 Cu Ft Black Stainless 900W

★★★★☆

Black stainless twin of the 0.9 cu ft compact lane.
900W with a darker finish for common apartment kitchens.
Pick for finish match—not a capacity upgrade over #3.

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Best compact blackCompact size in black stainless

Black stainless twin of the 0.9 cu ft compact lane.
900W with a darker finish for common apartment kitchens.
Pick for finish match—not a capacity upgrade over #3.

Pros

Black stainless compact shell
Solid monthly demand in the 0.9 cu ft class
Slightly deeper review count than the stainless compact twin

Cons

Same 0.9 cu ft limits as the stainless compact
Not the sensor-heavy EM131 everyday pick

Who it’s for

Tight counters that want black stainless instead of silver.

Who it’s not for

Stainless compact already matches, or you need 1.2+ cu ft.

1K+ bought in past month

Great 9.3

Toshiba 1.6 Cu Ft Smart Sensor 1200W

★★★★☆

1.6 cu ft and 1200W when 1.2 cu ft feels tight on denser dishes.
Smart sensor menus without jumping to a 2.2 cu ft box.
Mid-size lane—not the default when EM131 already reheats enough.

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Best mid-sizeMore room and 1200W for bigger dishes

1.6 cu ft and 1200W when 1.2 cu ft feels tight on denser dishes.
Smart sensor menus without jumping to a 2.2 cu ft box.
Mid-size lane—not the default when EM131 already reheats enough.

Pros

More cavity and wattage than the EM131 everyday pick
Smart sensor cooking for popular foods
Thousands of reviews in the 1.6 cu ft Toshiba class

Cons

Heavier and pricier than the 1.2 cu ft value pick
Overkill if you mostly pop leftovers in a small apartment

Who it’s for

Households that outgrew 1.2 cu ft but do not need a 2.2 cu ft family unit.

Who it’s not for

Everyday reheat is enough—stay on #1.

1K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.1

Toshiba 2.2 Cu Ft Smart Sensor 1200W

★★★★☆

2.2 cu ft for family platters the 1.2 cu ft box will not fit.
1200W smart sensor when capacity is the real job.
Large-family lane—not a value win for solo cooks.

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Best large familyFits family platters the others can't

2.2 cu ft for family platters the 1.2 cu ft box will not fit.
1200W smart sensor when capacity is the real job.
Large-family lane—not a value win for solo cooks.

Pros

Largest Toshiba cavity on this list
Smart sensor cook for bigger reheats
Real headroom over the EM131 everyday pick

Cons

Footprint and price far above the EM131
Thinner review pile than the classic 1.2 cu ft models

Who it’s for

Families who need wide cavity headroom.

Who it’s not for

One or two people—buy the 1.2 cu ft value Toshiba instead.

1K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.0

Toshiba Air Fryer Combo 1.0 Cu Ft

★★★★☆

1.0 cu ft combo when you want air-fry crisping without a second appliance.
Black stainless for small kitchens that refuse a separate air fryer.
Combo spend—not the default when you only reheat.

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Best air fryer comboMicrowave and air fryer in one box

1.0 cu ft combo when you want air-fry crisping without a second appliance.
Black stainless for small kitchens that refuse a separate air fryer.
Combo spend—not the default when you only reheat.

Pros

Microwave and air-fry modes in one footprint
Black stainless for compact counters
Useful when a second air fryer will not fit

Cons

Compromises vs a dedicated air fryer or a pure EM131 reheat box
Smaller pure-microwave cavity than the 1.2–2.2 cu ft picks

Who it’s for

Small kitchens that want Toshiba reheat plus light air-fry in one unit.

Who it’s not for

You only microwave leftovers—buy #1 instead.

Good 8.9

Toshiba ML-EM34P(SS) 1.3 Cu Ft Smart

★★★★☆

1.3 cu ft with Alexa and app remote for hands-off starts.
Sensor reheat plus mute and ECO in a mid-size stainless box.
Pick it when voice control matters more than the lowest price.

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Best Alexa smartStart it with Alexa or your phone

1.3 cu ft with Alexa and app remote for hands-off starts.
Sensor reheat plus mute and ECO in a mid-size stainless box.
Pick it when voice control matters more than the lowest price.

Pros

Works with Alexa and Toshiba app remote control
1.3 cu ft mid-size with sensor reheat
Deep review pile for a smart Toshiba

Cons

Costs more than the EM131 for the same everyday reheats
App setup is wasted if you never use voice control

Who it’s for

Households that will actually use Alexa on a Toshiba.

Who it’s not for

You only need mute and sensor—buy EM131 instead.

Good 8.8

Toshiba ML-SEM23P(SS) 0.9 Cu Ft Smart

★★★★☆

0.9 cu ft smart Toshiba with Alexa for small spaces.
900W compact when counter space and voice control both matter.
A niche pick behind the best-selling 0.9 cu ft compacts.

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Best compact smartDorm-size with Alexa voice control

0.9 cu ft smart Toshiba with Alexa for small spaces.
900W compact when counter space and voice control both matter.
A niche pick behind the best-selling 0.9 cu ft compacts.

Pros

Alexa and app control in a compact footprint
Mute and ECO for shared living
Stainless finish for small open kitchens

Cons

Thinner review pile than the best-selling compacts
Pricier than the non-smart 0.9 cu ft Toshibas above

Who it’s for

Dorms that want Toshiba voice control without a full-size cavity.

Who it’s not for

You will not use Alexa—buy the 0.9 cu ft compact (#3) instead.

How we ranked these picks

We rank Toshiba microwaves by value for everyday reheat and sensor cooks—not by the biggest cavity or Alexa badge. The high-volume 1.2 cu ft sensor EM131 family leads for most kitchens, then we weigh stainless finish, compact 0.9 cu ft boxes, 1.6–2.2 cu ft capacity, and air-fryer combo only when they match how you actually cook.

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