Toshiba EM131A5C-BS
Score: 67/100
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 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 | 31.1 L | |
1,000 Wbest | 1,000 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 kg | 14.5 kgbest |
10best | 5 | |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 52.07 cm | 31.21 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 32.51 cm | 25.55 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Capacity (L) | 34 L | 31.1 L |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Power Levels | 10 | 5 |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 15.7 kg | 14.5 kg |
Width (cm) | 52.07 cm | 31.21 cm |
Height (cm) | 32.51 cm | 25.55 cm |
Depth (cm) | 43.43 cm | 44.66 cm |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | Digital | LED Digital |
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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”
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.
