Best Rated Countertop Microwave 2024. The best microwave ovens to buy for your countertop or for small spaces, perfect for defrosting and popping popcorn, and some microwave air fryer combos too. The snazzy café cvm721m2ns5 has a recessed handle and hidden digital controls that run along the bottom.

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