5 black microwaves available on Amazon

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  • A microwave is a kitchen essential; it cooks food quickly and evenly.
  • If you're looking for a great microwave oven with a black finish, we've got you covered with 5 great picks below.
  • If you're in the market for more information, check out our guide to the best microwaves of 2021.

For many Americans, a microwave is a kitchen essential. A good one can heat food safely, evenly, and at just about lightning speed. Today, most microwaves can do more than just warm up leftovers, but they can actually cook and bake food the whole way through. Many options even have functions to replace your toaster oven.

When shopping for a microwave, you'll want to consider the functions, safety features, and, most importantly, how powerful it is. To learn more about what to look for in a microwave, check out our guide to the best microwaves.

If you're specifically looking for a black microwave, we've got you covered. We searched Amazon for some of the best microwaves that also happen to come in black. We picked 5 at different price points. Keep reading to find our picks.

Panasonic Compact Microwave Oven

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Panasonic Compact Microwave Oven, $180

A small space doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on appliances. This small but mighty microwave is just 1.2 cubic feet, but has 1,200 watts of power. The microwave has 15 different cooking settings and inverter technology, which delivers a seamless stream of microwave cooking power for evenly heated foods all the way through.

Check out our review of the Panasonic NN-SN65KB microwave.

GE Smart Microwave

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GE Smart Microwave, $140

If you have an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, this microwave will make your life even easier than a regular microwave can. Control the microwave with your voice or use the scan-to-cook technology, which lets you scan a barcode on frozen foods and the microwave automatically adjusts cook times accordingly.

Check out our review of the GE Smart Microwave Oven.

Commercial Chef Countertop Microwave

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Commercial Chef Countertop Microwave, $68

You can still get a great microwave on a budget. You won't find any bells and whistles on this one, but if you're looking for something simple and affordable to reheat and cook frozen foods, this one will do the trick. Plus, it's very compact if you don't have a lot of counter space to work with.

Galanz Retro Microwave Oven

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Galanz Retro Microwave Oven, $78

If aesthetics are top of mind for you, this retro microwave is fun and stylish. It's not just for decor though, it has six power settings, 700 watts of power, and a rotating turntable to heat food evenly.

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