These are the best over-the-range microwaves from Consumer Reports' tests. An OTR, cabinet-mounted microwave can save space in your kitchen.

Liam McCabe covered appliances for Wirecutter and worked on previous versions of our guide to the best countertop microwaves.. We’ve been evaluating over-the-range microwaves since 2020.

Save space, with the bonus of better ventilatation. Food & Wine / Kevin Liang Over-the-range microwaves are a popular addition to new and renovated kitchens, as they can free up valuable counter ...

There are some drawbacks worth noting, however. Although over-the-range microwaves have a built-in exhaust fan, they don’t vent cooking gases as well as range hoods do.

This is important because over-the-range microwaves often have a vent fan that can blow cooking vapors (smoke, oil, grease fumes) up and out of your kitchen through a vent pipe.

With this in mind, we selected the LG Smart 1.7 cu. ft. Smart Over-the-Range Microwave as our best overall pick. It has an impressive 1.7 cubic-foot capacity, up to 1,700 watts of convection ...

Over-the-range microwaves almost always fall between 29 – 30 inches to fit snuggly in the space above your oven, below the cabinets you don’t use, or the hood ventilation.

An over-the-range (OTR) microwave, on the other hand, might be a good choice if you have limited counter space or prefer a built-in appliance. OTRs are pricier, though. Top-rated models in our ...

Save space on the counter with a cabinet-mounted model that stands out in Consumer Reports' testsIn CR's ease-of-use test, we assess a microwave's quick keys, including the one for popcorn.By Mar ...