Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a good microwave for the price that just works. The size is just perfect for a family home, and it comes with a good quality glass tray. The build quality is pretty good, and I never have problems with Insignia appliances in the past so I should expect the microwave to last for years to come. Installation is easy and intuitive enough. The microwave is not heavy, so it is easy to move around and position it on the kitchen countertop. Setting up the clock is also intuitive enough. The microwave offers several presets and manual controls. In manual control, we can set cooking time and the power in 10% increments from 0-100%. The most useable preset is of course the automatic 30 seconds setting, and if you press the button repeatedly it can cook up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds as per the manual. There are other auto presets for popcorn, pizza, potato, frozen vegetable, beverage and dinner plate and using them are intuitive enough. However, for the best results, I find that it is always better to apply the setting in accordance with the recommended guideline as per the manual. For advanced operation of the microwave, you can use memorized procedures and multi-stage cooking. Say for example you want to cook a frozen pizza, the later allows you to defrost then cook your pizza, at a given time and power. It’s pretty useful and it’s good to have such features at this price level. Lastly, the microwave operates at 1600 watts and that is to be expected for a microwave this size. You may want to think about where to plug it if you use heat induction stove at the same time. The last think you need when cooking is tripping the circuit breaker because of overload.

The Insignia 1.1 CU Ft. Microwave is a very nice microwave. The 1.1 cu ft size allows for nearly all applications. You can fit a plate and many different sized cooking pans. The size fits perfectly on a countertop. The microwave has all your standard 1 touch buttons for things like popcorn, vegetables, pizza and more. Comes with a 1 touch 30 second button to reheat foods or that cup of coffee. There are 9 preset 1 function buttons and numerous , 11 in all, power levels. The microwave also has a clock feature. The microwave has a removable glass turntable. The microwave really works well. We have had it for a week and we have cooked vegetables, popped popcorn, reheated foods, cooked corn on the cob and it has functioned very well. It is not loud. The unit has a push unlock button feature on the door handle to release the lock. I had never seen that before, but it works fine. The internal light bulb is bright and allows you to see your content. The front glass is quite good to see contents too. The black finish easily matches any kitchen and the finish cleans easily with a damp cloth. Small in footprint this microwave will do everything you need and will do it quite well. Comes with an owner's manual in English and Spanish. Complete with a 1 year warranty this microwave is a recommended purchase.

not user friendly nuking food i don't need to know computer programming for us men 1.1 is slang for medium pizza box

Insignia™ - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Black Pick this up to replace our dead microwave which was a 2.2 cu.ft. 1250 watt unit that lasted about 5 & 1/2 years. We were able to borrow a 0.7 cu.ft. 700 watt from a friend before the chance to get this Insignia came up. It’s noticeably smaller and a little less power than are previous microwave but definitely a step up from the 700 watt unit we were borrowing. We actually like the smaller size as it takes up less space. And we actually never used anything big in the old microwave so we didn’t give up any usability for the smaller foot print. At a 1000 watts it’s not a big difference from the old 1250 watt unit that we could notice from regular use. But it’s definitely better than the 700 watt loaner. With faster cook times. The controls can be a little hard to see in a dimly lit kitchen like ours but not a deal breaker. Regular timed cooking/reheating works very good. Have only used the baked potato preset and it worked good. The design is nice and simple. I like the door handle/unlock switch setup. And have to say the door opens and closes significantly quieter than any other microwave we’ve had! I always wondered why microwave doors make so much noise? LOL Overall this Insignia 1.1 cu.ft microwave works well, takes up minimal space and the quieter noise from use and opening/closing the door makes sneaking a late night snack easier ;-) I would also say if you’re looking at a smaller size and less powerful microwave do yourself a favor and move up to this model.

This is a pretty big microwave and decently powered. It has digital inputs and a rotating removable glass turntable. It does a nice job at avoiding hotspots when cooking. The digital display is easy to read, easy to use. It even recalculates for those times you want to enter 90 seconds, when you start, it changes it to 1:30. The only downside I have to this microwave is the door handle. The requirements to push up on the very cheap feeling handle, then open, just feels counter intuitive. Like it even makes opening the door a little more complicated than it needs to be. I like that it has a little bit of a locking mechanism to it, not something kids are just going to pop open and throw stuff into, however, it makes it feel cheap and clumsy. As for the presets, it is like many digital microwaves. You get numbers and you need to know what those numbers mean. For example, pressing the pizza button shows 4.0, 8.0, 14.0 which is for ounces but for beverages it is 1, 2, 3 cups. The label is on the inside for easy reference and for the most part meets the typical requirements to heat those items. As with all things cooking, be sure to check the final temperature of your food before consuming. So, for a decent sized budget microwave, it gets the job done without over complication.

I’ve been using this microwave for a few weeks now and I’m genuinely impressed with its performance. It heats food quickly and evenly, which is perfect for my busy schedule. The controls are very user-friendly and intuitive – even someone who isn’t tech-savvy can operate it without any issues. One of the features I love most is the defrost function, which works much better than I expected. It thaws food evenly without cooking the edges. The sensor cooking is another great addition – it automatically adjusts the time and power level based on the type of food, and it works like magic. The microwave is also very quiet, which I appreciate. It doesn’t make loud banging sounds when running or when the door closes. The size is ideal – big enough for large plates but still compact enough to fit on my countertop without taking up too much space. Overall, this microwave has been a great addition to my kitchen, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient appliance!

Unpacking this microwave, it definitely has a bit of heft to it. It’s not compact or very large. More of a mid-size. The body is a little large for its capacity though. There is an interior light that comes on when door opens. My past microwaves only had a light that turned on while cooking. This is a nice feature to have in my sometimes-dark kitchen. It has a decent size, glass turntable. One item of note, the arms/wheels that rotate the turntable are removable but are keyed into the stem in the base. The stem is hidden in a hole making it quite difficult to align. This is an annoyance if you clean your microwave often. The LED display is very bright. Noticeably brighter than my old microwave. The buttons with words on them can be difficult to read. Especially when I don’t have the main light on in the kitchen. The text is a little small and greyish. The contrast between the lettering and the background isn’t great. Making the letters whiter would help. The buttons with numbers are fine. The numbers are larger and much easier to read. There is a handle on the door with an integrated button/trigger to open the door. All the other microwaves I’ve had have had a rectangular button just under the keypad to open the door and no handle. At first, I wasn’t sure I would like this trigger design but it’s actually a smoother motion and works great. There is a fairly loud buzzing sound while it cooks. Other microwaves I’ve owned have a fan noise so this is different and a little annoying initially. I’m sure I will get used to it. The buzzing will turn on and off while cooking. Frequency depends on the cooking level. There is a quick cook feature. Push a number from 1 thru 6 on the keypad and it will start cooking immediately using that number in minutes. i.e. – Push 4 and it will cook on high for 4 min. This is another very useful feature for heating ‘cook-in-bag’ veggies. The start button also doubles as a button that will add 30 seconds to the timer each time you press it. The first night I used this microwave, I heated a family size Stoffer’s meatloaf, some peas and some popcorn. The meatloaf and peas heated evenly. I expected the peas to be a little softer for the amount of time they were cooked but I need to get used to 1000w. I used the popcorn button to cook the popcorn. It worked great. There were very few un-popped kernels and none were burnt. When food is finished heating, there is one quick beep to let you know. It would be nice if it had 2 or 3 beeps as I am often in other rooms while cooking and can miss hearing a single beep. All in all, for the price, this is a good microwave. It cooks food well, has a few nice features and a few small annoyances that I can live with.

I got this microwave mostly because I needed a straightforward, reliable microwave that wouldn't break the bank, which led me to this countertop model, and so far I'm pleased with it, it totally met my expectations for a simple, functional appliance. What's great is its perfect size for countertops, how easy it is to use with those handy presets, and the solid 1000W power it packs for the price, it just heats things up quickly and efficiently, which is exactly what I needed. The only tiny thing that I gotta mention is that the door handle trigger feels a bit different, but it's really not a big deal once you use it a couple of times. Overall for just a basic home kitchen it’s a solid value buy that gets the job done without fuss.

Insignia™ - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave The Insignia Countertop Microwave is very easy to use.  It fits very well in a small space. A small footprint on a microwave has its advantages. The microwave seems to be well made and light and portable. It is the perfect size for a small kitchen or perhaps a recreation room. I feel it is well made and lightweight.  The open lever on the door handle was different than I’m used to using but I caught on fast.  I set it up effortlessly, got the plate inserted and I tried several of the preset settings which were well thought out for what the microwave would be used for. They heated to a very nice consistency. The defrost worked well without cooking the edges much. Our favorite shortcut button is the popcorn setting.  The casserole dishes I used sets evenly on the tray without weighing it down or stopping it. I tried a frozen dinner and it heated through well. Most of the food turned out as it should, heated evenly -outside as well as inside and was a constant temperature. I would recommend this microwave.

My Kitchen Built-In went out and that was the end of an era. This new Insignia Microwave has more power than our old built-in and fits perfectly on the kitchen counter. Opening and closing is EASY and the intuitive controls make perfect sense. Just plug in and Go! You don't need to read the manual to learn how to use it! 1000 Watts of power mean your cooking times are the same or faster than the Microwave in your kitchen right now. What are you waiting for?

I have been in the market for a small microwave for a dorm room and decided to try out this model after reading other reviews. I am so glad I went with this microwave! Its the perfect size, heats up food very well and has a great preset settings. The packaging was simple , out of the box setup was pretty much remove all the tape, place the glass rotator plate within and watch the magic work. I like the internal lighting this provides for times when I want to heat something up without having to turn on all the lights. My favorite part was the handle having a latch. This by far helps ensure the door doesn't just swing open or latch wears down from constantly pulling. The handle latch was such a nice touch that I wish other microwave companies have that feature. As far as features, it may not have the latest and greatest form larger more expensive microwaves however this one gets the job down and is in a great price range. I am also impressed with the quality of the frame, door and touchpad. I feel it will last for a long time just by the usage it has gone through so far. Overall I strongly recommend this Mightly little microwave for anyone who is in need for a simple microwave , small microwave that fits in small places.

Love this microwave perfect size for my husband and me. Very quiet when cooking very easy to use I highly recommend and the price was awesome.

This replaced a similar size big name unit that had finally died after many years of service. After a month of use, I am still reaching (occasionally) for the non-existent pushbutton to open the door. Old habits! And readjusting some cooking times! While same power rating as the old one, this seems a bit hotter! Maybe a bit more efficient at heating. And I appreciate that it is quieter in operation! Ordered it online, supposedly ready for pickup in an hour, but I had an email in 10 minutes saying it was ready! Hard to beat!

Quieter than my last microwave. Power. Very easy to use. This is an affordable alternative to pricey brand names.

The Insignia countertop microwave is one of many microwave units out in the market. For those that who don’t know Insignia is the in-house brand of Best Buy. With that aside, the Insignia countertop microwave oven has a 1.1 cubic ft capacity and has a rating of 1000 watts. And since the size of the of the microwave is slightly smaller than an over the oven microwave, it can match the latter’s performance as most countertop ovens have a rating of only 700 watts. The microwave I reviewed has a black enamel coating which makes it a sleek looking unit. The door has a lock wherein you lock the door by pushing a button/trigger in the handle. This for me is quite important since often times countertop microwave ovens slide toward you when opening the door. On the right side of the is a touch screen control panel which contains the most common presets found in other microwave ovens such as timers, clock and various food modes. Operation of the unit was pretty simple. One thing I have noticed is that the microwave seems to be a bit more quiet and not really vibrating much. These are features found in more expensive models. Overall the Insignia 1.1 cubic feet countertop microwave oven seems to be on par with other brands. And I will highly recommend this model.

Great little microwave! Works perfectly. Quiet and easy to operate. Love it! Great price too!

As someone older, it's a little more difficult to read the labels below the buttons. With better lighting (and readers), it's easier to read. (Backlighting would be nice, but not necessary.) The LED lighting for the time is extra bright. It would be nice if that could be adjusted so it isn't so bright at night. The power is good and although it only beeps once at the end, it does beep twice if you don't take your food out right away. I do like being able to push the start button for an automatic 30 second timer and adding another 30 seconds for each additional push of the start button... same with the beverage button. A 10.5" dinner plate easily fits inside. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase.

I haven't bought a microwave for quite a few years, so I wasn't sure how much, if at all, things had changed. This is a pretty straightforward appliance and I got about what I expected. I really like the "trigger" on the handle, at least I do so far! Our old microwave just had a kind of "clunk" when you closed the door, so I was never quite sure if it was closed all the way or not. I never actually had any trouble with it but it always left me feeling the need to double check it. This one closes very well and the extra security of the trigger snapping it shut makes me feel a bit better. The controls are about what you would expect on any microwave with the typical buttons for quick settings, power and time and an easy 30 second start by just hitting the start button. The clock is ready to set and the buttons press easily. The popcorn time is perfect for once (our old one went way to long), and the popcorn doesn't come out smelling burned! The inside seems a little short but is deep and wide enough, I'm just used to our old one that is a bit larger capacity. I do like that this one didn't take up as much space, so the counter will have more room than we used to have. Overall, it is a nice microwave at a decent price and does the job very well.

Perfect size and power for the price.I’ve had it for a few month and no issues.

I have been using this microwave for awhile now and i really like it. It is a big improvement over the last microwave i had. That one only lasted around a year before it began to rust out. This one is easy to use, cooks well, and has features i like. It only beeps once when cooking is done, and it's several minutes before theres a reminder beep. It is a good size, easily fits on countertop, and i like the door latch feature. Hope this one lasts a long time.