Frigidaire Microwave Ovens: Compact, Countertop, Combo and Built-In

Best for
One appliance for frying, baking and reheating

The FRIGIDAIRE 1.2 cu ft Microwave is the most versatile model here. It combines a microwave, a digital air fryer and a convection oven, with bake and roast programs as well. The listing breaks power down as 900W for microwaving, 1000W for the oven and 1500W for convection, and it claims the air fryer function uses up to 70% less fat than traditional frying.

You get five one-touch menus (potato, popcorn, beverage, reheat and frozen dinner), defrost by time or weight, and 10 power levels. The finish is stainless steel. It suits anyone who wants crispy fries or wings between matches without adding a separate air fryer to the counter. The trade-off is microwave speed: at 900W, pure reheating is a touch slower than the 1000W models. If you want a dedicated fryer instead, see our look at a standalone air fryer.

• Microwave, air fry, convection, bake and roast
• 1.2 cu ft capacity
• 5 one-touch cook menus
• 10 power levels

Best for
Everyday family reheating

The Frigidaire 1.1 cu.ft. Countertop Microwave Oven is a straightforward 1000-watt reheating machine. It has a black and stainless steel exterior with a white interior, a curved handle and a mirror-finish touchpad. Auto-cook buttons cover popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen veggies, beverage and reheat, and the panel adds cook-by-weight, defrost-by-weight and a speed defrost that alternates defrost and stand times.

An interior light lets you check food without opening the door, and a child lock prevents unsupervised use. The listing gives dimensions of 21 x 18 x 15 inches and a weight of 35 pounds, so make sure you have the counter depth. It suits families and shared kitchens that mainly reheat and defrost. If you need air frying, the 1.2 cu ft combo is the better choice.

Best for
Dorms and apartments with 1000W speed

The FRIGIDAIRE Stainless Steel Microwave Oven matches the 1.1 cu ft capacity and 1000W output of the model above but is pitched as a low-profile unit for small kitchens, dorms and apartments. Its six pre-programmed options include popcorn, pizza, French fries and wings or nuggets, which makes it well tuned for snack runs.

It has a removable glass turntable, a child safety lock, clock and timers, and auto defrost for meat, poultry and fish. The listing is messy in places: it lists voltage as 1000 volts, which is clearly an error, and its description repeats the potato and frozen dinner presets from the other 1.1 cu ft model. Treat the feature bullets as the reliable part. It suits a dorm or apartment where you want full 1000W speed in less space.

• 1.1 cu ft, 1000W
• Presets for fries, wings and nuggets
• Removable glass turntable
• Child safety lock

Best for
Game rooms and tight desks

The FRIGIDAIRE EMW733BLACKAMZ 0.7 Cu. Ft. Microwave is a compact black unit with 700 watts, 10 power levels and six auto-cook settings: popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen dinner, reheat and beverage. The digital panel adds express cooking, delayed start, two defrost modes, multi-stage cooking and a child safety lock.

Be aware that its product description refers to a different brand name and describes a white microwave, which conflicts with the Frigidaire black title, and it lists a 50 hertz frequency, which is unusual for a North American appliance. Check the listing images before ordering. It suits a game room, office or dorm where counter space is tight. At 700W, cooking takes longer than the 1000W models. For another small option, see our guide to a compact countertop microwave.

Best for
Kitchen remodels with a built-in look

The Frigidaire Gallery Series GMBS3068BF 2.2 cu. ft. Built-in Microwave Oven is the largest model by far. Its 2.2 cu ft interior handles large dishes and multiple items at once, and sensors set power level and cook time automatically. It lists 1100W, 11 power levels, sensor cook, sensor reheat, quick start, auto defrost and a child lock.

It measures 24 7/16 inches wide, 19 5/8 deep and 13 5/8 tall, with a cutout of 24 3/4 by 20 by 16 3/4 inches. The trim kit is sold separately in 27-inch (GMTK2768AF) and 30-inch (GMTK3068AF) sizes. Note that its product description describes a gas grill, which is clearly attached to the wrong product, so rely on the feature bullets and specifications. It suits kitchen remodels and anyone who wants a clean built-in look. It is overkill for a game room.

• 2.2 cu ft capacity
• Sensor cook and sensor reheat
• 1100W, 11 power levels
• Trim kits sold separately

The Frigidaire 0.7 Cu. Ft. Retro Countertop Microwave Oven is the style pick. Its retro-inspired design comes in an Azure-Argent finish, and it packs 700 watts, eight one-touch auto cook menus, auto defrost, express cooking, an LED display and a glass turntable into a compact 0.7 cu ft body.

It offers only five power levels, fewer than the others, and the spec sheet lists a dial input while the feature list describes digital controls. The description also reads “EMW788-BLACK,” which does not match the Azure-Argent color. It suits a retro game room, an office or a dorm where looks matter. For maximum power control, the EMW733 offers 10 levels in the same capacity.