Black+Decker 5-in-1 Microwave Oven
Score: 71/100
Nostalgia Retro White
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Nostalgia Retro 1000W microwave blends vintage styling with modern 1000 W power and 12 preset programs. Its modest capacity and lack of advanced features like convection limit its utility for larger or faster cooking tasks. Best suited for style-conscious households that need reliable reheating for medium-sized meals.
The BLACK+DECKER 5-in-1 ES9P032NA combines microwave, air-fry, bake, roast, and grill in a compact 0.9 cu ft design. Its limited capacity and modest power restrict larger meals. Best for small households or dorms needing versatile cooking in a small footprint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25.485 L | 31.1 Lbest | |
900 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 kg | 14.5 kgbest |
10best | 5 | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,450 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 49.5 cm | 31.21 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 29 cm | 25.55 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Capacity (L) | 25.485 L | 31.1 L |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Power Output (W) | 900 W | 1000 W |
Power Levels | 10 | 5 |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 15.7 kg | 14.5 kg |
Width (cm) | 49.5 cm | 31.21 cm |
Height (cm) | 29.0 cm | 25.55 cm |
Depth (cm) | 39.5 cm | 44.66 cm |
Turntable Diameter (cm) | 31.496 cm | 37.88 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the ES9P032NA for its all-in-one 5-in-1 capability, compact size, and extensive preset menus, noting it delivers solid performance for small-space cooking.
Consumers repeatedly praise the microwave's speed, easy presets, and child-lock safety, especially valuing its suitability for dorms and apartments, while recurring concerns focus on the limited cooking volume and the unit's heft.
“This appliance is the top sous chef for all culinary needs.”
Professional reviewers commend the Nostalgia Retro 1000W for marrying vintage style with practical functionality, highlighting its 12 preset programs, bright LED display, and straightforward dial controls. They view the 1000-watt output as suitably matched to its mid-size form factor, while noting that the moderate power and limited interior volume may be drawbacks for power-hungry or large-batch cooking.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the microwave's retro look, sturdy build, bright interior lighting, and quiet operation. The few criticisms echo the expert view, focusing on the modest capacity and power level for larger or faster cooking needs.
