Customer Ratings & Reviews

Incredibly quite. replaced my 8 year old Samsung 1250 watt this pne cooks lots faster and the sensor cooking works perfect love the 2.2 cubic feet size Love everything about it. Need an extra star so I could rate it 6 stars instead of 5

I moved into a new home about 5 months ago and have been w/o a microwave ever since, so when I saw this new Insignia model, I knew I had to finally get one. The new Insignia 2.2 Cu. Ft. microwave arrived in a very large box, but surprisingly, it was light and easy to move around. Getting it set up was super simple, just remove a few stickers, plug it in, and you're good to go. This thing is pretty big and it takes up a good chunk of counter space, so I highly encourage anyone considering it to double-check the dimensions and measure their space carefully before buying. I made sure to do that ahead of time, and it fits perfectly where I planned. Just remember, like most microwaves, you’ll need to leave space on the sides, top, and back for proper ventilation. If one side is 3 inches away from a refrigerator or a wall, that’s fine, as long as the other side is open with room to breathe. I like that the front legs have a rubberized grip that helps keep the unit from sliding when you open and close the door, but it’s not enough. It still slides just a bit, and I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t put the same rubber feet on the back legs too. The front legs also spin around, so it would’ve made sense for them to be adjustable, but they're not. My unit has a slight wobble, probably because my counter isn’t perfectly level, and with something this large, even the smallest slope can cause that. Adjustable front legs would’ve solved that easily. As far as the controls go, everything is pretty standard. The layout is intuitive, and most of the functions make sense. I’d suggest keeping the instruction manual handy for the first few weeks, either in a drawer nearby or stuck to the fridge, because there are quite a few auto-cook and power settings that aren’t immediately obvious. There is a quick menu sticker, at the top, when you open the door, but you will need to become familiar with it. You’ll probably end up memorizing the ones you use most, but it’s helpful to have that quick reference early on. Which makes me think it’s about time to upgrade microwave displays and control panels. It’s been basically the same thing for as long as I can remember and I’ve always struggled with trying to determine how to use some of the programmed menu buttons w/o having the manual around. The timer works great, and I find myself using it all the time. I also really like that there’s an option to turn off the clock display when it’s not in use. With so many appliances already glowing numbers at me all day, I appreciate the option to tone it down a bit. Inside, this microwave is extremely spacious. The large glass turntable has no problem handling oversized plates, casserole dishes, or even multiple smaller dishes at once. It’s probably more room than I personally need, but it’s great for families or anyone who cooks in batches. In terms of performance, it works really well. I’ve used it for a variety of everyday things like melting chocolate and butter, heating leftovers, making popcorn, and cooking frozen meals. Everything came out just right using the custom preset features…. except for the popcorn. That’s the one thing I’d be cautious about. I used the built-in popcorn preset and ended up with a burnt bag. After checking a few other popcorn brands, I noticed that many of them actually say not to use the popcorn button at all. So, honestly, I don’t know why manufacturers still include that setting, yet another reason to update the control panel. It’s probably better to just manually enter a time recommended on the bag, and stop it as soon as the popping slows down. Something I noticed is that the microwave is really quiet compared to the last one I had. You can barely hear it running, even at full power, which is kind of rare for a 1200W unit. The sensor cooking and inverter technology really do seem to help with even heating and defrosting, especially compared to older microwaves that just blast food in bursts. There are a few things to note that aren’t necessarily deal-breakers, but worth mentioning. The cord is on the shorter side, so placement near an outlet is important. Also, the door handle has a built-in release that might throw you off at first, it’s not a push button or standard pull, it’s like a trigger button at the top of the handle that you press as you pull the door open, but you get used to it quickly. Overall, I’m really pleased with this microwave. The power, the size, the quiet operation, and the consistent results all make it a strong buy. If you're looking for a large, family-sized microwave that feels solid and gets the job done without being overly complicated, I’d highly recommend this one. It looks good, works well, and should last for many years.

Would highly recommend this microwave! It runs so quiet and heats things evenly. If need to i would purchase again.

First and foremost this microwave is on the larger size. So make sure you measure twice and buy once. Setup is super simple.... Take out of box. Put turn table on. Remove tape. Plug in and use. Clock was super easy to program. Note this is NOT a microwave that works with Alexa or Google. Just a plain microwave. So heating up food was super nice.. I had frozen hash browns and they defrosted evenly. Also I cooked frozen pot pies and it did just fine. Size is huge capacity. This oven can probably fit a turkey if you wanted to defrost a turkey. Looks are nice and clean stainless with black. Button use was different from my current oven. Had to put in cook time in differently. Also handle operation was different too. Lift up then Open. I am so used to button open. Anyway great microwave. Big capacity and clean modern look. Solid buy for a larger space or home. Definitely not for a small kitchen or a small apartment. So back to my original first sentence. Make sure you measure before you buy.

We have put this microwave to the test. Everyone has remarked how quiet it is. One person wasn’t sure it was actually working and had to open and poke her food just to make sure it was heating. We all laughed at that. It is also faster than our previous microwave. A 5 minute frozen meal heats in 4 minutes or slightly less. Adjust your cooking time accordingly. Cold pizza was about 45 seconds, depending upon preference. This microwave is full sized and can handle family size portions. Reheating was even too. No one reads the note on the front on how to open the microwave. I laughed as people thought it was broken. You just have to lift up slightly on the inside of the handle. After you do it once, you remember quickly. It looks nice but it is a microwave and they aren’t supposed to be stylish. The cord should be a little longer. We ended up putting it on a cart and needed to use a low outlet. It barely reached. Measure the distance to your outlet as you shouldn’t use an extension cord with a microwave. This really is a great microwave and highly recommended. It came solidly boxed too as the box was mangled during delivery and the microwave is fine.

I needed a new countertop microwave after my existing one suddenly popped magical smoke and stopped working a few weeks ago. While I have an over-the-range hood combo microwave/airfryer/oven thingamabob, it is too high for the short queen in my life. Hence, I needed a new microwave that matched in both size and appearance to our existing kitchen appliances. The Insignia microwave we have is a 2.2 cu ft, it's similar in capacity to the over-the-range oven, but it looks a lot bigger for some reason. The 1200W microwave (1350 input) is clad in stunning silver and black, and it matches our existing kitchen very well. Unboxing it was simple, and assembly is even more straightforward, but note that the manual is tucked all the way in the back of the microwave oven; please remove it when you put the rotating tray in. This microwave is HUGE! I didnt think it would fit on my countertop, but a quick measurement reassured me that I’d have an inch to spare on each side of my counter. Your mileage may vary, so please measure twice and verify. We use our microwaves frequently, not just for warming up food, but also for preparing everything from Rice to Ramen, and let's not forget mug meals. A stand-alone countertop microwave is a must for efficiency. While I appreciate the availability of our over-the-range microwave, which we have been using until this arrived, we generally use the counter microwave a lot more. In terms of operational efficiency, it's excellent; it warms up food fast with its 1200W of power. We love the vast, cavernous opening and large tray that can hold multiple dishes to warm up together. We also enjoy that it is very quiet; in fact, it is a little too quiet. We appreciate the ‘One Touch” express cook option, where one just needs to hit a number to make for the minutes (2 is for 2 minutes, 3 for 3 minutes, etc) - which is very convenient, and one just has to hit ‘start’ to increase it by 30 seconds. The panel reminds me of our old microwave, which finally gave up after a decade or more of service. I hope this Insignia microwave will have the same long lifespan as our previous one. Overall, a very good must buy!

We have had 3 Panasonic 2.2 cu ft microwaves over the years which we have loved. When the current one died there were none available at this time, and we needed quickly so settled on this one. Built in so needed same size. The Insignia is about 1/2" wider but we could accommodate that. So far love the oven works very well and is incredibly quiet. Two minor objections: 1. turn table only turns 3/4 turn every 10 seconds most turn one revolution. 2. When using reduced power does not display the power output. Otherwise very pleased and would buy again.

This microwave is large and powerful enough to handle any of your cooking dishes. It pops our popcorn so well, almost every kernel. So happy with this purchase and it is very affordable too!

I absolutley LOVE this microwave! I love how big it is. Its so quiet compared to my last microwave. I would 100% recommend this microwave!

Great Price for a large footprint microwave. Love the safety handle and impressed with the sensor cooking feature.

Easy to use, plenty of space, lots of power and so far so good!

After 37 years, my old microwave died,,,I've purchased many things at Best Buy so I thought I would check them out here..I got this Insignia 2.2 Microwave and love it...It is huge inside and easy to use...I would recommend it to anyone..I also have 2 Insignia fire tvs...Great place to shop♥

I was searching for a large countertop microwave and found this Insignia microwave at a great Black Friday price. I read the reviews and found them to be positive. The wattage was excellent and the size was perfect for my needs. This microwave has inverter technology and a lot of preset options. It has stainless steel on the front and is easy to operate. I do suggest that anyone read the manual to get a better understanding of how the presets work. My previous microwave didn't have quick start presets so I was starting the microwave when trying to put in cook times. This microwave is very quiet which is great. Once I figured out how to use it, I have been very happy with the purchase and highly recommend it. The only thing I can't comment on is how well it will hold up but time will tell. It was a great purchase.

We purchased this microwave to replace a GE microwave that was part of a wall oven combo. Would have cost us $2700 to replace with a similar product. Our oven still worked, so decided to purchase this Insignia unit as a replacement for our dead microwave. The Insignia is larger and much quieter than our much more expensive unit. It has many more features. We would absolutely buy this again. Extremely pleased!!!

this my first large microwave oven, last one was .09cu.ft. good thing i chose this insignia 2.2 cu. ft. over other brands thats more expensive. well the insignia 2.2 has more power it heats my tv dinner in half the time than my old small microwave oven. the best thing about this insignia is its very silent. im happy with my insignia, very well made...

Replacing another microwave at the same size, I was impressed that the interior was larger than my previous model. I am happy with all the buttons also. Not as happy that you have to lift up on the button in the handle to open the door because my elderly parents have a hard time with it. But that does not make my review less than a 5 star.

The microwave is so quiet and I love that. It makes zero sounds.

OVERALL This is a really big boy, be sure to measure your space. From a modern stainless appearance with preset cook options and useful features, this has something most are seeking in a microwave. It arrives with instructions in multiple languages that detail its use functions fairly well. It evenly defrosts and is surprisingly quiet during operation, considering this is 1200w. Slightly more powerful than my previous microwave at 1000w but far more noisy during use. KEY TAKEAWAYS + Sensor Cooking: Automatically adjusts cooking time and power based on the food's moisture level, ensuring perfectly cooked meals. + Inverter Technology: Provides even heating by maintaining consistent power levels throughout the cooking process. + Spacious Interior: With a 2.2 cubic foot capacity, it can accommodate larger meals or multiple dishes at once. + Stainless Steel Design: Sleek and modern, it fits well in any kitchen. + Convenient Features: Includes a defrost function, multiple power levels, and a child lock for safety. HANDS-ON This model design is a first for me. More specifically, the mechanism to opening the microwave. My previous was a push bar under the keypad. I've also owned pull handle design that releases when force is applied. This one's similar with a slight difference adding a button in the handle that needs to be pressed to release the door. Heating up liquids, such as milk, is a speedy process that takes a few seconds to complete. Ready baked goods cook well and evenly heats the entire dish. It's incredibly spacious; you could likely defrost a turkey in it. Adjustable power levels is something new I haven't seen before, while interesting and semi useful. I haven't seen a huge need for it. Maybe with more testing or a variation of food types. Sensor cooking has been the absolute best feature for me. While, admittedly, I haven't found a product that I can truly leave on it's own to heat to perfection, it gets very close. More specifically, it works as you'd expect applying a variation of power levels which can be heard from the varying audible sounds it produces, I've yet to find a product I can entirely leave it to the sensor to heat to perfection. Products with any type of filling, take out pizza, or leftovers from the previous night dinner, I can't seem to leave it alone as it either dries, the filling bursts or the cheese/toppings harden before it stops. I've found myself staying nearby to listen to any sizzling sounds as that seems to be about a perfect temp. While not an important issue, I do wish this unit came with a 90⁰ angle plug. If your outlet rests right behind it, you'll need to position it further on the countertop to accommodate the space required for that cable run. CONCLUSION The Insignia 2.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Inverter Technology is feature packed and a user-friendly microwave oven. It's ideal for those looking for a reliable and easy-to-use kitchen appliance. A great option for a larger family or large home. This is worth 5-stars.

This microwave is powerful, very quiet, and equipped with useful extra features. The display panel is easy to read and we like the pull handle for opening the door.

Bought an insignia fridge last year without an issue. My 10 year-old microwave went out the other day and I was happy to see that insignia had a good microwave on sale. So far no issues.