TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor 12 Auto Menus Mute Function ECO Mode Easy Clean Interior Black Color 1000W

So far so good. The power output is decent, it appears to heat evenly, and it fits well on my countertop while still be large enough inside for a large dinner plate or bowl. I don't think it's any louder than my last microwave, but it does have more of a buzz to it than a hum, which makes it seem louder. It'll take a little getting used to. That said, I have no real complaints. It works well and is easy to use.

This is my second Toshiba microwave and it is by far the best microwave I have ever owned. Quiet, so easy to operate, and does everything a microwave should do. It was rated #1 the first time I bought it and I see that it still is.

This unit was larger than expected, which is good for me. Nice amount of room inside. Decent controls and seems to be made of quality material. I would recommend this product for anyone. It has a feature that I do not like, which entails that the unit has to be paused or the cooking canceled before you can open the door. But they have a setting in it programming that you can actually defeat that default feature. And it actually works for me. Yayy

Have had it now for three months. Works great, perfect size. Has all the features of a under cabinet unit and sufficient power for everyday operations. There are many more complex operations with program instructions in the manual that I don’t think I will ever use. If you don’t use these often, you will need the manual for step by step instructions. Operation is quiet. Only thing I dislike is the confusing placement of the very small power level and custom cook time cycle buttons directly above the start and stop buttons. Since they are used often, these buttons should have been prominently displayed at top of keypad rather than almost hidden at bottom of keypad. They don’t even look like separate buttons. Poor location design but, overall, this is a great microwave priced reasonably.

Excellent microwave! I have a small kitchen but for a 1000 watt microwave its fairly small in the amount of space it takes up but very spacious inside. Ive just used it just for basic things so far & haven't tried all the special features yet but already the best microwave I've ever owned.

I couldn’t be happier with my TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Oven! After a year of daily use, it has completely exceeded my expectations. First, the 1.2 cu ft capacity is perfect for a family kitchen. It easily fits a full-size dinner plate and even a medium casserole dish without any issues. The 12.4" removable turntable ensures everything heats evenly — no more cold spots in the middle of my leftovers! The 1100 watts of power really make a difference. Food heats quickly and consistently, whether I’m reheating coffee, defrosting chicken, or making popcorn. The pre-programmed sensor menu works surprisingly well — especially for popcorn and pizza. It automatically adjusts the time so I don’t have to guess. I also love the sleek black stainless steel finish. It looks modern and blends beautifully with my other appliances. The large digital display is easy to read, and the control panel is intuitive and user-friendly. The mute function is a small but amazing feature — no more loud beeping late at night! Cleaning is simple thanks to the easy-to-wipe interior. Overall, this microwave offers fantastic performance, stylish design, and great value for the price. If you’re looking for a reliable, powerful, and attractive countertop microwave, I highly recommend this one. Five stars!

This little microwave might be small, but it packs a punch. It heats most dishes up in a minute or less and evenly heats food as it cooks. It's easy to clean, has a removeable glass turntable and its size fits perfectly on my small counter. I like the locking door feature as well. The hidden button in the top of the handle is easy to press as you open the door but will not come open if a child pulls on the bottom of the handle. Excellent purchase I'd be willing to make again if needed.

Updated 3/20/26 Another person atToshiba contacted me in March regarding this issue. I had given up after the runaround and bought another microwave. The new email stated they would take care of the issue. They asked for some of the repeat information, and I sent it, not believing it would be helpful. Within a few days, they notified me that they were sending me a new microwave. I received the replacement microwave this week. I've used it one time, and it works great. My other one worked great for 10 months hopefully this one lasts longer. I was asked to update my review since a replacement was sent to me. It was a lot to get a replacement, and I had already purchased a new microwave from a different brand. It took 2 months for this issue to get taken care of. Guess I'll update this review if the microwave doesn't work long. Previous review I purchased this microwave in 2025 after mine quit working. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews before deciding on this one. This past weekend, I was reheating carrots in the microwave and must have heard a noise. The microwave had been running less than 30 seconds, so I knew they weren't hot. I continued in the kitchen and caught a flash out of the corner of my eye. A few seconds later, a second flash. This time I watched the microwave and saw flames shooting out the side of the inside of the microwave. I immediately shut it off and unplugged it. Two carrots were black from where the flames was hitting it. They were still cold from the refrigerator, so they hadn't been in there long. I contacted Toshiba because it's not even a year old. I received an email on Monday, which impressed me with their quick response. They asked for my address, a picture of the model number, and a copy of my receipt. I immediately responded. I received an email on Tuesday, with a list of 8 questions. I immediately responded. I received an email on Wednesday, with a request for more pictures. I immediately responded. I received an email on Thursday with a new request. I spent two hours on Thursday working on their new request. At this point, it feels like a game from them with a new request every day. Plus, the one email a day. I've ordered a new microwave, from a different brand. I would never buy from this company again and definitely do not recommend it.