Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really like this microwave, it has everything you'd need if you live in a smaller apartment or house. Positives: The buttons are easy to press and the dial for the time is nice and quick. The quiet close door is absolutely wonderful. Even when attempting to be quiet on other units, opening or closing the door still makes a load of noise. Not here though, opening or closing it is very quiet. My favorite part, you are actually able to turn off all the beeps on this unit. I don't know why more manufacturers don't do this. It has a small footprint, so that's really nice for smaller locations, although it is a bit larger than some other units with similar cooking capacity. Negatives: I'm not crazy about how the time dial works. It starts at 30 seconds and goes up by 5 seconds until it hits 3 minutes, then it is 30 second increments. With how quickly it is the turn the dial, going up 5 seconds at a time the whole way would have been fine, but I suppose at longer cook times the few seconds might not matter. The light is kinda dim, but I suppose that only matters if you like to observe your food while it's cooking, probably not a big deal for most. You can't turn off the rotating dish. Oddly shaped dishes that might be a bit large for unit will get stuck when attempting to turn. While this probably isn't a major problem, the constant stress of a plate getting jammed might cause extra wear on motor that spins the dish. Overall I'm impressed, I really like this unit and the few downsides I feel that it has are definitely worth putting up with for the silent door and the ability to turn off all the sounds.

We received this as a gift but the first one was damaged. We returned it to the store and they made thhe process very easy. The new one was delivered to the house and we have been very happy with it. It is quiet and easy to use.

Great microwave. After a long-serving little microwave died, we went through a Samsung then an LG that both quickly died from just normal use, so I splurged on this one, the most expensive one in this size, and it has been worth it. The soft closing feature is very nice, and the minimal controls are easy and intuitive to use. I'm happy I spent the extra money and am now a believer in this brand that I was not familiar with before.

When I remodeled my bar area I did not want a full sized microwave but something that could quickly heat up well, bar food! This is a nice compact microwave that blends well with the environment. Although it is in the bar area the kids and grand kids will periodically use it as well. One of the best features beyond the easy controls and all the presets is the soft close door! Yes no more slamming of the microwave door which is like fingernails on a chalkboard annoying. Yes you can get cheaper microwaves however the convenience of the preprogrammed features is well worth it in the long-run. The standards include popcorn reheat and defrost but how about one for a potato?! I have reheated food and cooked in it and it seems to do a better job than the bigger one. I don't know if it has a "smart sensor" but I don't get the rubbery texture that you get when cooking some things in the microwave. Excellent choice and when it comes time to replace my other microwave I'll be looking at the Breville.

Nice unit, it's quiet and I love the turn dial for cooking time.

This countertop microwave is as described. It looks nice in my kitchen and compliments my other stainless steel appliances. It's large enough for my needs and heats food and beverages very well. I like the 30 second cook/add button and it is indeed soft closing. Recommend.

I absolutely love my Breville toaster oven, so was excited to pick up one of their microwaves as well. This is a compact model that'll fit in most places with a bright silver finish that should blend in with most interiors. It's really nothing fancy from a microwave standpoint, it heats up food very well, but it has a few features that help it stand above the rest. My absolute favorite is the mute button, which allows you to turn off all the beeps and chimes at the simple touch of a button. As a fan of late night eating, this has been a dream come true, a day... errr night, that I can heat up a late night snack without waking up anyone I would have to share with or ridicule my lifestyle choices. And to compliment how discreetly you can heat up food, the door has a silent, soft latching mechanism so you can open and close the microwave with barely a sound. Outside of the focus on being silent, one other feature that I didn't realize would be so useful is setting the microwave time with the knob. It makes setting the time as simple as rotating a dial, but the best part about it is being able to add time while it's currently cooking with a simple turn of the dial. Most microwaves only let you add time in increments of 30 seconds without having to stop it, so it's kind of wonderful that I can add time in increments as small as 1 second. This is especially handy when I have others helping me in the kitchen but aren't familiar with how long things need to be heated up. I love using a dial to... dial my cooking time down on the fly. In an ever increasingly touch screen world, it feels so satisfying to have a knob to turn. And if you're not sure how much time things need, there's a popcorn and beverage one touch button that makes it easy. Just press the button, use the dial to select what size you're heating up and voila, it takes care of the rest. Very handy if you're working on several dishes, and I find the beverage option works well for soups too. If there's any downside to this unit, I was a bit disappointed the front is plastic. The main body is metal and it's put together well, but for a Breville unit, a metal front fascia would help add to its luxury appeal. Of course, there's always the higher end models for that...

Love it! Easy to operate. Compact that fits our small space

Very easy to use for the elderly. Very quiet. Just a tad small for traveling mugs.

Overall the Fit and Finish is Great! The controls are very simple to operate and the unit performs Very Well. Great addition to our counter top. Small size for small jobs in our kitchen and My Wife Agrees. Very Satisfied so Far!

L O V E this microwave. This is how all microwaves should be. You can turn off the beeper, and it closes softly. Buttons are raised and soft instead of hard glass. Dial for time is SO intuitive.

This is a small but mighty microwave. Definitely perfect for college students, a place with little counter space or those that eat small portions or smaller plates. It heats evenly and pretty quickly. The best part is definitely the dial it’s a cool feature that I haven’t seen before and makes it much easier to use. Overall good unit just a little too small for me.

At a price point near $200, this microwave oven had better be superior than less expensive ones. In design and appearance, this is a first rate microwave. Unfortunately its execution is a letdown. First, even inexpensive microwave ovens come with a kitchen timer that allows you use the oven to time other things even when the oven is not being used. This is a glaring weakness if you've become accustomed to your $50 (or less) microwave oven having this feature. Well, this microwave doesn't have such a feature as a kitchen timer. Second, if you are used to seeing a nice clean white interior that allows you to easily spot splashes and spills that happen periodically with a microwave, you will be distressed with this odd dark grey which to me is not conducive to proper cleaning. OVERALL PERFORMANCE This is not an exceptional product - it is a higher wattage than a cheaper unit, but that does not mean it does anything better. Higher power will cook faster but in warming up leftovers, I noticed hardly any difference than what would have happened in a $50 machine. In a test of popcorn popping, at least you can select what size bag (in ounces) you have. This did a fine job of popping popcorn without burn and minimal unpopped kernals. Otherwise, I would not be captivated in the least by the style and certainly not by the so-called soft close feature where you don't have to exert as much energy to shut the door. Having a handle is nice but I've never had a problem with pushing a button to open a door. The knob is nice to add seconds to a cook cycle, but I'm not impressed that this is superior to clicking a keypad to enter in the digits you'd need otherwise. I do not recommend this unit because it is not superior and costs more than other units. It is stylish and that is it. If you must have a look to go into your kitchen, why not buy a unit with real stainless steel accents instead of having grey paint (light) on the exterior and (dark) on the inside? Save you money and shop for other units with a timer and a real keypad and it won't cost you $200 like this one.

This microwave was perfect. Love the big buttons and easy time select. The soft close door is a great feature too. Very happy with my purchase.

Love this Microwave...It matches all my other Breville appliances so easy to use, great settings make it very convenient and even easier to use

The Smooth Wave Microwave is an expensive and substantial machine - it seemed well made as other Breville products (my 1st Breville toaster oven worked great over a decade - 2nd B. t.o. still good at 4-5 yrs) I placed the Smooth Wave on a wide open counter - nothing above or on either side - BUT the Smooth Wave - at 2 yrs occasionally just went dead - I had an electrician confirm GFI outlet & fuses were working perfectly - and after unplug-replug etc., it would finally power back on - until AT 3 YEARS IT DIED AND STAYED DEAD!!! Breville cust. service confirmed the company has no expection the machine will work longer than 2 yrs. Simply put, the Smooth Wave is a bulky trash item that looks as good as the day that I overpaid for it.

I’m thrilled with my new Breville Microwave. It’s been a few months now and every single time it’s used I realize what a smart choice I made. It’s design is beautiful in the kitchen and its’ functionality without fault. Easy to use and highly recommended.

Great compact microwave. Soft close door. Heats food quickly and evenly. Very intuitive

Purchased in May 2019....died June 2023. Would start then stop, then power off. Started doing this in 2022 but figured I had to move to get more venting on sides. Nope....now goes on for 10 or 12 seconds....stops...clock goes back to zero.....restart then powers off. For the name and monies I would have expected much longer.

We love everything about it! So glad we bought this one! Would not change a thing about it! Love it!