Black+Decker EM720CB7
Score: 72/100
Toshiba ML-EM09PA Black
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Black+Decker EM720CB7 is a compact 0.7 cu ft microwave with 700 W power and sensor cooking, suited for small spaces. Its limitations are lower power and limited capacity, with no convection capability. Ideal for single users or dorm residents needing basic reheating.
The Toshiba ML-EM09PA is a compact 0.9 cu ft countertop microwave delivering up to 900 W output and featuring six preset menus, child lock, and mute mode. Its slower heating due to a measured 628 W output and limited interior size are notable drawbacks. Best suited for single users or small apartments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
19.8 L | 25.5 Lbest | |
700 W | 900 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.2 kgbest | 11.29 kg |
10 | 11best | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,050 Wbest | 1,350 W |
| ↓ lower better | 43.9 cmbest | 47.5 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Capacity (L) | 19.8 L | 25.5 L |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Power Output (W) | 700 W | 900 W |
Power Levels | 10 | 11 |
Power Consumption (W) | 1050 W | 1350 W |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 10.2 kg | 11.29 kg |
Width (cm) | 43.9 cm | 47.5 cm |
Height (cm) | 25.9 cm | 27.2 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.0 cm | 37.3 cm |
Turntable Diameter (cm) | 25.4 cm | 26.9 cm |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the EM720CB7's solid build, compact size, and user-friendly digital interface, especially praising its even heating and sensor functions. However, they consistently criticize the modest 700 W power and small capacity, advising buyers who need faster cooking or larger space to consider higher-wattage alternatives.
Consumer feedback is sparse, with many retail listings showing no reviews. The limited comments that exist do not raise major issues, suggesting that everyday users who have purchased the unit find it adequate for basic reheating and appreciate its compact footprint.
Professional reviewers commend the Toshiba ML2-EM09PA(BS) for its quiet mute function, compact size, and convenient preset menus, but they criticize its slower heating due to a measured 628 W output and the limited chamber capacity that struggles with larger dishes. Uniformity concerns and the lack of inverter technology are also highlighted as downsides.
Everyday users appreciate the microwave's easy one-touch operation, quiet mute mode, and space-saving dimensions, finding it handy for reheating drinks and small snacks. Common complaints focus on the small interior, slower cooking compared to higher-wattage units, fingerprint-prone exterior, and occasional uneven heating.
