Farberware Classic Microwave
Score: 67/100
Toshiba ML-EM09PA Black
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Farberware FMO07AHTBKJ is a budget-friendly 0.9 cu ft microwave offering basic reheating and defrost functions with LED lighting. Its low power and limited interior space reduce cooking speed and dish size flexibility. Best for small apartments or dorm rooms where cost and compactness matter most.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
25 L | 25.5 Lbest | |
900 Wbest | 900 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.454 kgbest | 11.29 kg |
10 | 11best | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1,350 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 48.51 cm | 47.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Capacity (L) | 25 L | 25.5 L |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Power Levels | 10 | 11 |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.4536 kg | 11.29 kg |
Width (cm) | 48.51 cm | 47.5 cm |
Height (cm) | 29.21 cm | 27.2 cm |
Depth (cm) | 40.39 cm | 37.3 cm |
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Professional reviewers find the Farberware FMO07AHTBKJ surprisingly capable for its budget class, emphasizing its even heating, strong defrost performance, and reliable hot-pocket results despite the modest 700 W output. The model's simplicity, safety lock, and memory function are praised, while the lower wattage is noted as a trade-off for speed.
Everyday users appreciate the microwave's compact size, interior lighting, and safety lock, rating its value and construction highly. Common criticism centers on the slower cooking speed and limited interior height, with some users feeling the capacity is too small for larger meals.
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.
