Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Insignia .9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave is very capable and feature rich, yet it has a very small footprint. In the box you get the microwave, a rotating glass tray, the turntable assembly and a user guide. The microwave itself has a stainless steel trim which matched perfectly with my other kitchen appliances. I had very limited counter space, but it fit perfectly between my cooktop and my refrigerator. Dimensions are 10.69"(H) x 18.61"(W) x 14.4"(D). There is a minimal amount of packaging tape that must be removed. It is important to note that there is a door release latch located on the inside of the door handle at the top. This must be pressed in an upward direction in order to open the door. This has many features that you might expect to get only on larger, more expensive microwaves. Express cooking times from 1-6 minutes and you can add an additional 30 seconds Auto menus which include popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, beverage, and dinner plate. All of these settings can be adjusted by pressing 1 to 3 times. There is a convenient auto cook instruction panel located at the bottom of the front interior facia. You can also program 3 memorized settings for frequently used cook times and power settings. And you can set a multi-stage program for example a defrost and cook time setting. Now most importantly, how did it cook? We went from a 1000 watt microwave to this model which is rated at 900 watts. Truthfully I cannot tell the difference. Our cooking and warming times were consistent with our previous microwave. We are very satisfied with the cooking operation. However, all is not perfect and I do have some concerns, 1) It is noisy as most microwaves are when operating. However, in addition to the normal microwave sound there is a vibrating sound. I cannot isolate where this noise is emanating from, but it's somewhere in the interior housing. 2) The touchpad is a little difficult to operate. I don't know whether the touch point is just too small or not perfectly lined up with the numbers, but I have difficulty consistently hitting the number I want and having it register. I often have to hit a number twice to get it to register. This happens most often with the number 8. I have never had this issue with any other microwave. 3) The door release latch is plastic. I'm not sure how long this will last. I also don't see the necessity for this to begin with. Overall, as I have stated, this is a powerful, compact and feature rich microwave. There are some issues which are minor considering how well it performs its main function, cooking. I would recommend this product.

I wish the I could see the cook times with out using a flashlight. I really like the preset 1-6 minute cook times and the 30 second start. Popcorn settings are iffy. Couldn't find the correct oz per bag. It's the perfect size for my counter space or lack there of. My old one quit microwaving after 11 years. It was also 900 watts which is all I really needed. Love the handled door as my old Oster just flew open and took everything in it's path with it. I would have given it 5 stars except for not being able to see the numbers and presets very well. Mostly the presets..and I just got new glasses. Also the light inside isn't very bright at all. The time lights up great but everything below that is dark and doesn't light up.

It looks nice and matches our other black/silver appliances and it fits perfectly with the space I had on my countertop. It was fast and easy to set up - just put the rotating plate in and plug in. The unit heats well and the buttons are intuitive to use. It has all the most common presets (Popcorn, Time and Weight Defrost, Potato, Frozen Veggie, Beverage, Dinner Plate, and Pizza (not sure I'd ever use Pizza though?). Has a 30 second button and a Kitchen Timer as well. It also has some auto menus where you can press buttons multiple times for bigger servings which is something I haven't seen before (see pics). Example Hit Popcorn button 1 time for 3.0 bag, 2 times for 3.5 oz, 3 times for 1.75 oz - which is cool as we sometimes buy the smaller single serving bags. On most microwaves you just pull on the door to open, but this one has a button/trigger under the top of the handle to open, but you get used to that quickly. It’s a smaller microwave, but still heats well and did core cooking functionality in normal times (Popcorn, defrost, reheat plate, etc.) It does have a light inside as well. It fits a full size dinner plate, but I’ll have to get a new splatter shield as mine is a little too big for this microwave (see pics). Overall a good choice for a smaller countertop microwave.

This microwave is the most customizable I've ever owned and I've used them since the 1980's. It's compact but powerful. The most surprising feature is the door release mechanism. I've alway disliked the jarring, loud sound of any microwave oven. This one is quiet because you lift up the lever on the inside top of. the handle! And you open/close it with one hand. Genius. No more loud bangs or the need to use two hands for quiet. I'm very pleased.

Very nice microwave for the price. It’s quiet, easy to use, compact, and light weight. If you’re looking for something for a dorm room or small apartment this is your go to microwave.

The .9 cu ft Insignia microwave oven is a gem for compact spaces! Its size makes it perfect for small kitchens or dorms, without compromising on functionality. It operates with minimal noise, which is a big plus for quieter environments. The inbuilt features are impressive—easy-to-use controls and versatile presets make cooking a breeze. And the affordable price makes it an excellent value for the quality you get. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable and space-saving microwave!

Really happy with this microwave. It has plenty of room for a compact unit — fits my dinner plates with no issues. The power is great and heats food evenly. I especially love that you can mute all the sounds — perfect for early mornings or late nights. The door handle is super convenient and well-designed. Overall, awesome value for the price. I’d definitely recommend it to friends!

Its a small microwave that works well. Easy to operate and good for heating up food. It doesn’t take up alot of space and can fit on any shelf, table, countertop. It is worth the price, which is reasonable.

Purchased this product and it works wonderfully. Compact and powerful. fits in my space very well, very good buy and priced well.

The Insignia microwave has less power than my previous microwave so it took several uses to figure out the time I needed to cook foods. I like the easy 1-5 minute cooking feature & the easy :30 cooking use. The interior holds regular size plates & bowls without a problem. The dark buttons are hard for me to see at times. Overall, it's a good value for the price.

very nice small microwave. full size plate fits with standard microwave food cover. good power. good design.

I like the size of it. Works very well. Less sound problems.

It was time for a new microwave. I needed a small one and it meets my needs, it works well and looks good.

Compact like we wanted and has been working well. Easy to use. Door has a push up and pull child safety mechanism. Fits our normal size dinner plates just fine.

This microwave may be small, but it packs a lot of power! It's easy to use and fits nicely on my kitchen shelf. No complaints so far.

Great price, easy to use. Perfect size for an apartment, and power works well. Like having a handle.

If you’re looking for a microwave that does what a microwave is supposed to do—warm your leftovers, pop your popcorn without turning it into charcoal, and defrost your chicken without partially cooking it—this is the one. With 900 watts of power, it strikes that sweet spot between “I need this hot fast” and “I don’t want my electric bill to scream at me.” The sleek, stainless steel design is refreshingly minimal—no giant, clunky spaceship vibes here. It blends right in on the countertop, quietly minding its business until called upon. One of my favorite things? It doesn’t throw a fit the second your food is done. It waits a respectful minute before it starts beeping at you like your mom reminding you to take the trash out. Love that for us. Now, about the safety lock—bless its heart. Great if you’ve got tiny humans around. But for someone in a child-free apartment with walls thin enough to hear your neighbor’s cat sneeze? It can feel like I’m being obnoxiously loud every time I close the microwave’s door. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind, I guess. Overall, I’m impressed. It’s efficient, stylish, and doesn’t act like it’s the boss of your kitchen. Solid 4.5/5 from me.

Its been a tad over a yr. of usage. The product still operates reliably with NO glitches or hiccups. Its a basic, small microwave oven that gets near-daily use for reheating food and cooking food items (vegetables mainly). It does have numerous convenient features/modes/etc. for a "basic" microwave. We're satisfied with the product and would recommend it.

Small but powerful. Looks good and easy to clean. Love love love. Easy to operate.

Great for small usage. Looks good and gets the job done. If your looking for a smaller microwave to warm up food or small dinners then this is the one for you.