Customer Ratings & Reviews

Love it. Beautiful just like the description. very retro.

The knob wasn’t really ideal for me….using this in my truck would’ve been better with buttons

Works well. It is being used for my college student and she lives it.

Very good merchandise I baught I really recommend I really like the color

Good microwave works well and was a really reasonable price

Nothing special. Grts the job done. Does look unique though.

Decent microwave blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

was a gift for my Daughter she loved it! she was so happy

Daughter wanted it for dorm. Haven’t heard any complaints this far.

Does not work very well looks nice and functional and compact too

It’s a little awkward to operate but works as expected.

No much power to heat the food, take like 5 or 7 minutes just for warm a cup of milk.

After just 5 months, the turntable started making a loud noise. It seems like the motor is misaligned or something similar. I tried cleaning the glass turntable and roller ring, but it didn’t help. Even with BB+ membership and Geek Squad protection, we still have to carry it to the store. Just a heads-up—this can feel like wasted money and only adds to e-waste.

Dangerous! We were making a bag of popcorn when the microwave made a piercing alarm sound I’d never heard before. It started smoking. A computerized voice repeated FIRE FIRE intermittently with the alarm. I was able to unplug it and remove the bag—which was not burned. The inside panel of the microwave had bubbled and caught fire! Charred black. A chemical burn smell and smoke filled my house setting off other alarms. These should be recalled!

Looks good but hard to schedule time for cooking as only A for auto times.

Does not warm up the food that great and does not spin too well.

When it comes to buying a microwave there are so many options and it can be hard to choose the right one. I believe the insignia retro compact microwave is the perfect option for a few types of people. This is the perfect microwave for college, apartment, and maybe even camping. Starting off with the design, the retro look and feel makes this microwave add style to your kitchen. The mint color is a perfect match to many other appliances such kitchen aid mixers and Keurig coffee makers. The door has a built-in locking function that requires you to press a button to open it. One thing that shocked me was that it included a glass turntable. This helps heat your food evenly and is not something I have typically seen in smaller microwaves. One of the best things about it is the size and weight. It is small and very lightweight. This makes it the perfect microwave for a dorm, a smaller apartment, or even a camper. Although it is small and compact, it is plenty big enough to heat and cook meals. With 700 watts of power, it is both power conservative but also has enough power to heat food fast. It has multiple presets for your cooking and heating needs. It also has a defrost function if you need to defrost meat. Overall, this is the perfect compact microwave. I love the retro style and the modern features. We have a small camper that does not have a microwave, and that is where this will be used. Thankfully, due to its small size, it is the perfect microwave to keep in our camper with us. I believe this is the prefect microwave for anyone in college, or living in a small apartment.

The Insignia .7 cubic foot compact microwave is the perfect size for so many things. The size allows it to fit on smaller tables and counter tops and the retro style and the color make it an attractive addition to a small apartment or smaller kitchen. The power level on this microwave is rated at 700 watts. That seems to be the normal range for these types of compact microwaves. The controls are easy to use and figure out. One button allows you to select the power level, another toggle between the clock and the timer. There is a also a defrost button along with a stop/cancel and start buttons. The larger knob at the bottom allows you to increase cooking time, adjust weights and scroll through the menu. One cool thing about this compact microwave is the built in auto menus. You can select one of nine auto modes to cook or heat a number of different foods. The chart for the auto cooking settings is located inside the door at the bottom like on many other larger microwave. The Insignia has a rotating cooking dish that will accommodate a full size plate. There are some plastic parts, like the door latches that only time will tell how well they hold up to use. These plastic parts are the only reason I gave this unit a 4 star rating instead of 5. The performance is really good for a 700 watt microwave. If space is important to you and the retro styling is down your ally, this unit may be perfect fit for you. My wife loves it and has big plans to use it in her classroom at school. I'm sure you can find plenty of ways to use this microwave if you give it a shot.

It is very cute. We can’t figure out how to set the clock. It is for a rec room so it is ok but not terribly user friendly

Looking for a smaller scale Microwave for my less than ideal counterspace, I didn't want anything overly large, plus I wanted to outfit my kitchen with unique devices, that stood out. the retro design of this microwave is great and really helps to make my kitchen area unique. The mint color adds an additional pop in color to my kitchen, and the vintage look is stylish. It's the perfect blend of old-school meets modern functionality. The .7 Cu. Ft. size is ideal for my small counter spaces and it fits perfectly on my counter without taking up too much space, yet it’s roomy enough to handle most of my cooking and reheating needs and doesnt crowd the other appliances. The 700 watts of power are sufficient for quick heating and cooking, reheating leftovers, frozen meals, all with great results. The food heats evenly and I am finding that it works well for my needs. The simplicity of the controls. The dial and buttons are easy to understand and use, making it straightforward to set the cooking time and power level. The timer and alert system work so I always know when my food is ready and I am not waiting too long for even cooking or reheating. The noise level compared to other microwaves I've used is quieter. Overall, I highly recommend this device, it’s a perfect addition to my kitchen, looks great but also delivers and is similar quality to other Insignia branded products.