Which countertop microwaves are rated as the best value?

As of 2015, The Sweethome rates the GE JES2051SN and the Panasonic Genius Prestige as the countertop microwaves with the best value. Both retail for approximately $200.

The Sweethome cites the GE model's one-button cooking ability, its presets, the accuracy of its automatic sensors and its capacity of 2.0 cubic feet as its strong suits. In a series of tests, the GE evenly reheated pizza, thoroughly cooked a potato and warmed up a beverage to a pleasant drinking temperature.The Sweethome named the Panasonic Genius Prestige as a runner up. The Prestige has a large 15-inch turntable that accommodates casserole dishes, and its interface includes a central dial that simplifies use.