Toshiba EM131A5C-BS
Score: 67/100
Black+Decker 5-in-1 Microwave Oven
Score: 71/100Rankings
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.
The Toshiba EM131A5C-BS is a 1.2 cu ft countertop microwave praised for its smart sensor and ECO mode. Its heavy build and absence of inverter or convection limit flexibility. Best suited for families that value sensor precision over compact size.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
34 Lbest | 25.485 L | |
1,000 Wbest | 900 W | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 kgbest | 15.7 kgbest |
10best | 10best | |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1,450 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 52.07 cm | 49.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Capacity (L) | 34 L | 25.485 L |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Power Output (W) | 1000 W | 900 W |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Width (cm) | 52.07 cm | 49.5 cm |
Height (cm) | 32.51 cm | 29.0 cm |
Depth (cm) | 43.43 cm | 39.5 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS for its strong heating performance, intuitive sensor cooking, and convenient features such as mute, ECO mode, and a clear digital display. They acknowledge its solid build and suitability for family-sized meals, but note the medium capacity and absence of inverter or convection technology limit its versatility for larger or more specialized cooking tasks.
Everyday users praise the microwave for delivering evenly heated, moist food thanks to the sensor, fitting standard 12-inch pizzas, and offering a quiet, stylish design that blends into modern kitchens. Recurring complaints focus on its bulky size, heavy weight, occasional sensor misfires, and the lack of advanced power control or convection capabilities.
“reliable staple”
“perfect veggies”
“This appliance is the top sous chef for all culinary needs.”
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.
