Customer Ratings & Reviews

Product has performed outstanding thus far. It's size, operation, and looks more than does the job. I'm not cooking like a king in my small office !!!

The Insignia compact countertop microwave is a nice little addition to the kitchen, office, room you name it it does not need much space. It is nice and small and compact enough to fit nicely on the countertop. The features that it comes with makes warming the food nice and simple. If it does not have the option that you need on the quick select options, you can easily input the time manually. It warms the food up very nicely and evenly. Overall, very nice looking and simple to use microwave that will not take up much space wherever it is that you decide to use it. Cleaning it up is a breeze with the removable plate. It is very simple to set up, nothing more complicated than plugging it in and setting up the options and time as you desire. This would be great to have as an office set up or just a smaller back up for when you may need it. I would recommend having the Insignia compact microwave as an additional appliance. Pros: compact, works great to warm up the food, simple to clean, easy to use Cons: none it does what it should

Needing a microwave for my bar area, this little unit fits the bill. Don't be fooled by its compact size, this unit packs a pretty good punch. It just so happened that the first night we were having a movie night and needed popcorn. Put the bag in and in about 2.5 minutes we had a fully popped bag of popcorn. So far I have used it primarily for snacks and heating up drinks. It has performed exceptionally. It has some of the features of much bigger microwaves including quick buttons for popcorn, beverages, and even frozen vegetables. The display panel is easy to read and the clock/timer display is as well. A unique feature on the door is the trigger release to open the door. Overall operation is fairly quiet even with the turntable running. Style wise, this microwave would work just about anywhere especially where space might be at a premium. I may end up putting one of these in my workshop to save me trips into the house. Overall, it is good looking and operates better than I would have expected from a compact microwave.

Our .9 Cu Insignia compact countertop microwave oven is exactly what we wanted and fits perfectly and serves our purpose for our daily useage.

I love this microwave. It is not as big as our other microwave, so I was a bit skeptical to want this. However, I am glad I chose to get this microwave. My other microwave took up a lot more space so having this microwave has given me more countertop space, and still, plenty of room to heat food. There are a couple small things that I will mention. It is still somewhat loud. This is not really an issue as this is across the board. But I would like to see them focus on trying to get microwaves to not be so loud. Just something for them to think about. The other thing is that the buttons can be a bit hard to press. You have to make sure to press them hard. This may be because I am used to keyboards that I barely have to press so I think I tend to press softly. Again, not that big a deal as this was also with other microwaves that I have had this with. They do have ways you can mute sounds if you prefer. I don't mind that part as much so did not really go into muting. I have not used the memory setting part either but if you frequently use a certain setting and time to cook a certain meal, you can preset that to save so you don't have to keep changing the power and set a time. I think you can save 3 settings. Overall, it gets the job done as expected. It is a decent size, not too big and not too small, especially if you don't have a lot of counter space.

I needed a microwave for my outdoor kitchen. I’ve never understood most of the functions on a microwave, so I wasn’t looking for a ton of bells and whistles. I just wanted something that would make food hot outside, wouldn’t break the bank, and didn’t look like a plastic toy. The stainless finish on this unit looks to be approximately the same as my (very expensive) Frigidaire microwave, so there was no “cheap microwave” feeling, despite the price being much lower than equivalent units by more popular brands. The mechanisms and buttons feel the same as every other microwave I’ve tried. In all honesty, I’ve owned expensive and cheap microwaves, and I’ve never been able to tell the difference between any of them. I understand bigger units make my food hotter more quickly, but per pound, I believe all microwaves are approximately the same. I can surely recommend this microwave. I keep it outside in a deck box and pop it on top of my outdoor kitchen counter when we’re cooking outside. It doesn’t get exposed directly to any elements but it has held up for a month of summer in and out of the deck box, brutal heat, and even a light sprinkle when we left it out overnight one night.

Life has me split between two locations for a while and most likely will for a bit longer. When I am at my secondary location I have limited space and limited access to things like a microwave. So I really wanted to find a smaller basic microwave for my room. This Insignia countertop model has filled my needs and is a decent appliance overall. It is on the smaller side but still has a fairly strong 900w power rating. The turntable works well and the display is easy to read. The door is a bit odd as you have to push up on the door trigger to open it. Took me a few uses to get used to but now it feels natural. It’s a little harder to see what is going on inside than most microwaves I have used. Not sure if it’s a dimmer light or a more opaque door than I’m used to. Like most microwaves the presets are kind of their own thing. Meaning you need to get used to each one and see if they work for you. The popcorn setting worked well, always the first thing I test! If you skip hitting the Time Cook button you can just hit the 1-6 buttons for a 1-6 min timed quick start. Overall this is a small affordable microwave. The construction and durability of the moving parts seem ok. It looks nice enough and it is fairly easy to clean. If you are looking for a solid but basic and affordable microwave I think this is a good option. If I knew someone looking for a Microwave in this price range, I would recommend it to a friend.

Bought my Insignia .9 Cu. Ft. Compact Countertop Microwave - Stainless Steel at the Pleasant Hill store on 9/28/24 and absolutely love it! It has worked fantastic! It is compact and does not take up a lot of counter space, heats & cooks fast, looks nice and will accommodate a full plate, large dish and pyrex glass containers. Great purchase at an affordable price!

NEEDED ONE IN A PINCH AND IT'S PERFECT! TEN MINUTES IN THE STORE AND THE GUYS HAD ME ALL SET WITH MY PURCHASE!

In terms of features, this microwave is equipped with all the necessary functions. The control panel will be immediately familiar to anyone who has used a microwave in the past twenty years. The microwave works well and is even much more quiet than you think it would be. Size is more than sufficient; this is only a .9 cu. ft. model, so you won't be able to stuff quite everything inside, but it's considerably roomier than .7 cu. ft. countertop models. What was really surprising was how much faster this was compared to a 700 watt model. The Insignia model is 900 watt, which I didn't think would make a missive difference, but cook time and performance is more like that of an 1100 watt model. It's far more efficient and quick than a 700 watt .7 cu. ft. countertop. The size is pretty decent, too, and small enough to fit comfortably on top of even small spaces on your kitchen counter. I have mine nestled below pre-built, narrow cabinets to the left of my stove. My only complaint is that there is no back-lighting on the control panel. Make sure to place this in a well-lit environment. This microwave is perhaps too big for a student dorm (or too power hungry), but an excellent choice for a townhome or apartment. Good size, traditional controls and operation, and great cook times. It just works well as a microwave.

I have been using it for about 2 weeks, the power is not as intense as my previous microwave, but i already knew that because we have a similar appliance at work which has been there for years. It works well, the size is perfect for me.

Perfect size for what we need and a great price. I exchanged a different microwave for this one and the process was smooth and the store associates were extremely helpful. Thanks again!

This is a nice, convenient compact countertop microwave. The stainless and black appearance is nice, and it looks good with most other appliances in the kitchen. At 900 watts, it is enough power to heat up and cook what you want. The 1200 watt microwaves are a lot quicker to heat things up, but also come with a higher price tag and usually are larger. Out of the box, it was light enough for one person to handle. I thought this was going to be larger inside. The outside dimensions are comparable to my old microwave but the interior is much smaller at 0.9 cu ft. It is labeled as a ‘compact’ microwave so this is okay. I was hoping it would be a little larger, but the fact that I can fit everything in it that I need to makes the smaller size okay. The safety door has a trigger on the door handle. Not a feature I have ever seen before. This is a convenient feature when you want to keep kids out, but it can be annoying for adults as it is not on most other microwaves. I enjoy the pre-set cooking features. I do miss the ‘popcorn’ button. The buttons are similar to most over microwaves, so it is easy to use for someone who has not used it before. It defrosts well, and while I have not used the different power levels it is a nice feature. The LED screen is very easy to see. The turntable glass and rollers are easy to take out and clean. Overall, it is an easy to clean stainless steel appearance, and looks attractive sitting on the countertop. I must add, it comes with a 1 year warranty for both parts and labor which is very nice!

Great microwave. Got for my wife's office so she could heat lunch. Does a great job.

First of all, I would like to take away a big star from this product for the problem in packaging. The entire microwave oven box was packed upside down in the mailing box. The packaging inside the oven was adequate and the parts inside the machine were not affected by this packaging error. Although product came in a Best Buy box and the name of the company gives away the possible nature of the product, there were no handling instructions on the package. The microwave looks appropriate for small apartments/studios or guest bedrooms or home theaters. It looks like a common standard microwave. No bells and whistles. The metal and black combination is nothing over the top and looks classy enough. The space inside is ample. The clean and simple design makes it easy to use. Kids will be able to use it easily, too. At 900 W, this microwave is quite powerful for its size. Heat was distributed evenly on the plate. Overall, the microwave oven worked very well. It is good for quick popcorn or quick reheating of frozen dinners or refrigerated food. However, it might not be a good idea to microwave for very long times. There was no overheating when the product was used. However, given its size, I did not want to go up over 4 minutes on high. The microwave is quiet and the OFF sound is not very loud. Overall, this neat microwave is a good addition to smaller kitchens or other spaces.

The size of this microwave is perfect as it is compact and fits into a smaller kitchen perfectly. I purchased it as a house warming gift and they love it! Very easy to use.

Nice Microwave. If you need a microwave for your house , that is perfect!

A very good microwave, and I'm happy with my purchase and the price!

Very good microwave for a very good price too! Perfect size for my kitchen

The first time I received the item the front door was damaged. I then went to the store to have it replaced.Now it is very good.