10 Reviews: Best Microwave for Popcorn (Apr 2024)

Toshiba’s countertop appliance combines the functions of a microwave, air fryer, broiler, and convection oven. It’s ideal for use as a home microwave because the capabilities can be used independently or in combination to prepare your tasty and crunchy popcorn. The microwave offers features like Genius Sensor Cook, Turbo Defrost, and food-specific settings, and it requires an inverter. A safety lock and a silent mode are also included. It has a 1.2 cubic foot capacity, 22 by 13.4 by 17-inch external dimensions, and a portable 14.2-inch glass turntable.

"Simple and effective. I love the door handle as apposed to the press button other brands have to open the door - it works a lot better."

by Pieter Lombard

This GE microwave is ideal if you want a microwave that will endure for years and is small enough to fit in your home kitchen. It is finished in stainless steel and features a classic, compact design. It runs silently and lets you effortlessly toggle the microwave’s beep on and off. With the microwave’s seven handy cooking controls, you can quickly prepare popular meals like popcorn, pizza, potatoes, and frozen vegetables.

"My sister had a stroke now in wheelchair and can’t reach built in. This is perfect for her needs and has made her life much easier. She uses it a number of times every day. She can’t do traditional cooking but they make so many convenient microwaveable products now. Highly recommend!"

by Patricia Gunnufson

With a 1.6 cubic foot capacity and a smooth, easy-to-clean control panel, this microwave is ideal for families or anyone who needs to microwave a full dutch oven. These sophisticated sensors can change the cooking time based on the amount of steam emitted by the meal which would help you to ease popping your tasty and crunchy popcorn. This model also has an inverter, which helps to heat food more quickly and evenly. This one is incredibly portable to install in your home kitchen, measuring 12 x 19.1 x 21.8 inches.

"After going through a series of current microwaves that have weird controls, lack of features, and bad workmanship, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief... this Panasonic microwave is a keeper!..."

by Jon G

This BLACK & DECKER compact microwave oven is both affordable and space-saving. It boasts a 700-watt power output, 10 power settings, and 30-second quick-cooking, making it a great microwave to consider if you’re looking for the best microwave for popping popcorn. Defrost in a time or weight-based manner. Choose from six auto-cook settings for popcorn, pizza, potatoes, frozen vegetables, beverages, and meal plates. While this model has a 0.7-cubic-foot capacity, larger models with 0.9, 1.1, and 1.4-cubic-foot capacities are also available.

"Love the microwave! Quiet and compact! When I pulled it out of the box I was concerned it was going to be too small but dinner plates fit just fine and so does a bottle! I’d say it’s about 2/3 the normal size of a microwave! A little on the pricey side but it definitely looks nice so I’m not mad about it!"

by Rachelle falisec

The GE JES1072SHSS model has a sleek, modern style and is available in four colors: stainless steel, black stainless steel, white, and black. It’s ideal for use in your own kitchen. The external measurements are 17.31 by 10.18 by 12.75 inches, and the inner dimensions are 12.75 by 7.87 by 11.62 inches, totaling 0.7 cubic feet. It can produce 700 watts of power. Among the cooking capabilities are auto and time defrost, one-touch cooking, food-specific presets, an add-30-seconds button, and a reheat option that is great for popping your crunchy popcorn. There is a range of quick-cooking options ranging from 1 to 6 minutes in length.

"We just moved and have very little counter space, but there is a built in microwave shelf. Had to be very careful on measurements and this fit the bill. Everything works as it should; we like being able to turn the sound off. The light is on while it's running and when you open the door. ..."

by Neal

Microwave technology has been stagnant for years until Amazon unveiled its AmazonBasics microwave, which allows you to use basic voice commands to direct it to heat your meals and pop your popcorn. The manual microwave functions, like any other microwave, work without Alexa, although the control panel options are limited. It contains a timer, a power level button, an extra 30 seconds button, and three settings for popcorn, timed defrost, and weight defrost, making it a great microwave for your home. 

"This is a very nice microwave. Does all the things that you'd want a microwave to do, with the added benefit of having Alexa do all the work of programming. Another added benefit is having the clock know when the time changes twice a year. I've used this "micro"wave for a bit over a week, and it checks all the boxes. ..."

by Kindle Customer

A rapid program dial knob on a Nostalgia microwave allows customers to easily navigate cooking settings. With 12 pre-programmed cooking settings, the microwave for an apartment gives excellent heating results for popular foods like popcorn, pizza, potatoes, veggies, and more. In addition to its numerous practical features, the retro microwave comes in five distinct colors, allowing you to match it to your present kitchen decor.

"...I decided I loved the way that this looks so much that I would give it a shot however I did not expect much from it. To my surprise it has a lot of features and is definitely large enough to take a large entrée size bowl..."

by W.J.

Galanz’s series of colorful retro models, another premium tiny microwave oven with plenty of styles, is a testament to the appeal of combining classic appearance with modern capabilities and power. These small countertop options pack a powerful culinary punch, with 700 watts and six distinct cooking levels. The sleek outside shell complements the modern LED digital display and the removable, spinning internal glass turntable assures equal cooking throughout for your best crunchy and tasty popcorn. 

"This is my favorite of all microwave I’ve owned. The beebop blue color is beautiful and the retro style/design makes it even better! I love the handle to open it. So much easier (and looks better) than the push button method of opening other microwaves I have owned. I also love the dial rather than pushing numbers. It’s simple to figure out and Just looks nicer..."

by Kami Richardson

The retro series of compact countertop ovens from WINIA bring vintage flair to your little workstation (0.7 cubic feet, to be exact) while also giving all of the functions of a modern microwave. With 5 unique power levels and 5 auto-cook settings suited for reheating and defrosting, or popping the crunchy popcorn. This small model is a great conversation starter. It comes in a variety of colors, including mint (pictured), matte cream, rocket red, and city blue, among others.

"I like that this microwave is RED and small. We only warm up up coffee, one plate of leftovers at a time, or cook frozen vegetables. The huge microwave I replaced took up too much countertop. I miss the power of my old one but it’s worth an extra minute to save counter space. The retro red color is perfect."

by Chris

This low-cost Magic Chef microwave is a top-rated model for those who don’t need a lot of bells and whistles, demonstrating that quality doesn’t have to be compromised for affordability. You can make popcorn, or dinner meal fast and conveniently with 0.7 cubic feet of cooking space that won’t clutter your counter. With a powerful 700 watts of heating capacity and 10 unique power cook levels, as well as 8 one-touch instant cook programs to prevent guesswork, this option is ideal for you to heat food quickly and easily.

"Love it for being so small it heats up my food quick even heavier meals like lasagna heat up wit lil to no problem n takes up so lil space in my tiny kitchen I would recommend especially for ppl who dont use microwaves often"

by Adora Washpon