Customer Ratings & Reviews

I like this microwave, it functions well, is easy to use and has a nice clean look. It's replacing a traditional microwave that lasted many years but needed replacing. I was somewhat concerned about having most of the controls only accessible when the door is open but have found that not to be an issue. I've only had this microwave for a few months so I can't speak to long term reliability but thus far I'm very pleased with this purchase.

This is the best microwave I’ve ever owned. It’s very easy to use and has excellent wattage power. Very easy to keep clean. Nice size; not too large or small. The best feature in my opinion is the door. It simply pulls open, pushes closed; no button to push. It’s very easy to open/close. Additionally, the Best Buy price at approximately $84 at the time I purchased it at my store, can’t be beat by anyone. Prior to purchasing this microwave, I had a Panasonic Inverter microwave that I paid $180 for at Amazon in 2016, it stopped working. The “button” was obnoxious and I think the door interlock switches failed is the reason it quit working in two years. It’s August 23, 2020 and the LG microwave is still working like new.

Really strong for a smaller microwave. We had a huge over the stove microwave and this one heats up way faster. Burnt a few things at first. It is sleek but with that comes no keypad. You have to press a 10 second button until you get to the time you want. Or, there is a sliding timer that is hard to control. You cannot type in 1:45 then start. Other than that, very good microwave.

The design is slick! Nice, clean and uncluttered front. Large enough for my needs. Easy operation. I thought it was pricey at first but after I got it home and put it on the counter, I thought it was worth it. It does not have one of the cheap handles that will break off or get stuck. This has a much better design. Opens nice and easy. Great for individuals with hand pain or weakness. One feature I really like is that when the timer chimes, it will chime a bit later if you have forgotten to take the contents out. This is perfect. In the past, I left broccoli in the microwave for two days. What an odor! If a microwave could be considered sexy, this is it.

We needed to replace our precious microwave which just died on us, I got this one because it was a nice price and bigger than our old oven. The interface is easy to learn, and this thing feels twice as powerful as the previous one. Almost too powerful! We keep getting an outlet breaking almost every time we use it; hopefully it means we just need a better surge protector.

Powerful, performing well, love the design. Like the musical reminder when cooking cycle is complete. This microwave compliments our other LG appliances!

I can only say I have had it a short time and am getting used to the controls for cook and defrost .... on the inside of the door but it works well so far, looks sleek, and has plenty of room on the inside. You have the quick 30 second intervals on the outside of the door for quick heat-ups, which allows you to plus or minus the time also on the outside of the door. It is easy to use and has a hand grab set at the door opening so no handles to keep clean and ads to the sleekness of the unit. If I had this unit longer I could better judge the longevity that is why the 4 stars.

This microwave works great and looks even better! The touch controls can take a little getting used to (learning where exactly to touch them) but it's no big deal at all and makes it look better when not in use (vs normal controls). Easy to clean as well. My only issue is that I think you're forced to make time increments by 10 seconds; so for example, you cant set a timer for 53 seconds but rather 50 or 60 seconds. But it's not too big of a deal and don't think it's worth knocking any stars off for that. It does seem to cook more evenly than the microwave it replaced, which is great. Also, there's some sensor cooking options which I've yet to explore. I would definitely recommend!

Good size and power. Performs well. Looks good. The sing song chime is pleasant enough, but we would prefer a louder end of cycle signal.

The looks of this appliance is very attractive. It is easy to use, however the main button panel is inside the door and takes some getting use to. The chimes when cooking is finished is neat

Purchased 06/19/19. It’s powerful, nice looking and easy to clean. Sensor cooking was my favorite unless I use a microwave cover with vents, then it overcooks. The buttons behind the door became a hassle and the top rattles loudly shortly after purchase. 06/01/22 the display bar no longer works. This has minimal usage. LG needs to improve on the quality what their selling.

The LG Neo Chef 1.5 cu ft Midsize Countertop Microwave in Black Stainless Steel is the perfect microwave. It is beautifully simple with most controls hidden inside the handleless, yet easy to open door leaving nothing outside to catch dust or kitchen grease. The size is just right for a single person who often heats only a small meal, yet on occasion needs a microwave large enough to create and heat portions of meals for company or appetizers for a crowd. Clean lines along with the small countertop space taken up make it the perfect addition to any kitchen.

This is a neat little microwave. Easy to clean and powerful. Sleek looks and fingerprint proof. You'll love it. Touch screen controls when the door is closed.

This is probably the best microwave that I have ever purchased! I love how easy it is and the sleek design. I wasn't sure about the buttons being on the inside door panel at first. But, I've come to love that aspect! Finally, as silly as it is, I love when appliances have a happy little tune when they are finished. Every time the microwave is done heating something up, it sings a little jingle. If your looking for a new microwave that gets the job done, is stylish, and is more than happy to warm your meals, then I suggest giving this one a try!

I love this LG NeoChef Microwave Oven. The size is perfect for my counter top - and the interior is spacious. It didn't take long for us to get used to not having buttons to push to set the cooking time...you can press the start button one or more times to add 30 second increments to the cook time, or you can use the slide bar to add the amount of time you want your food to cook. I love that this microwave doesn't have an annoying beeping sound when the food is done...instead it has a pretty melody that plays. This microwave has a lot of power and the food cooks quickly and evenly. My entire family is very happy with this microwave.

I was attracted to the sleek look, and after I got used to it I love how easy it is to use. No features to clean on the front, all glass, with glass turntable and musical tune instead of a beep.

Ease of use is unsurpassed. We actually use all the features. It’s very fine tuned, when you use it based on recommendations, it heats everything just right. Sensor heat is as great feature; stops heating when the food emits some moisture and heat. Produces 1200 watts of power. Some people seem to complain about the touch surface and having to push the (+) button repeatedly to get to the right temperature; it’s actually a slider, you can slide your finger across the glass, and the minutes will increase first in seconds, then in minutes. We love it!

I purchased this microwave after a thorough research to match my LG line of kitchen appliances, first of all I love the stainless steel sleek design of this microwave, second the size is amazing for this price & third the ease of operation is just awesome! I even loved the touch screen to add on minutes or seconds while heating. The defrosting process works as expected and also this microwave heats up really quick, 1200 watts does make this microwave warm foods quickly. I got it for a great deal too! Happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend this!

The unit is quite modern looking, though fits in with many kitchen styles. Having most of the controls behind the door adds to the look, though having some simple controls on the door are great. And the option of a wall plate to have it in a cabinet makes it more versatile. As well, the gimmick of the six point plate roller is actually really nice, never thought about imbalances before, however the plate definitely feels more stable. The size is nice for a medium sized microwave, as it’s not much bigger than the 1.0cu ft one it replaced.

I needed to replace an old microwave that had serviced me well for 10 years. When the turntable stopped rotating, the food was never cooked right. I had an idea of what I was looking for. Needed a countertop, medium size, preferred a stainless steel look and at least 1200 watts. After looking at several models and reading through those reviews I came upon this LG. It ticked all the boxes I was looking for until I read that it had no number pad to enter in the time. That concerned me but after reading other reviewers who felt that way at first I decided to give this one a go. You can easily enter time with this, down to 10 seconds from the outside +/- touch area or do the same on the inside. It has a very clean look to it, the LCD lighting is great and most important, it cooks food extremely well. I'm very satisfied with my choice and Best Buy had this delivered to my door in 2 days. This is not a high end appliance but you get a lot for the price. The face is stainless steel but the rest seems to be a lacquered grey material, either steel or aluminum. Also the chimes when food is done cooking. They are soft and they're not what many may be used to from a traditional sense so if that's important to you, this may not be the microwave for you. It cooks food extremely well and is very easy to clean. It's a winner in my book.