How many watts does a Magic Chef microwave have?

What to look for in a quality Magic Chef microwave

Common foods like popcorn and baked potatoes have preprogrammed cooking settings in Magic Chef microwaves. Some models include more pre-programmed settings than others.

Some Magic Chef microwaves allow you to control how much wattage you use during a particular round of heating. With higher wattage, this variability can range between three and ten levels. Magic Chef microwaves usually have more variability.

Magic Chef microwaves have many design choices, though the most common are solid black or white. Stainless steel is also common though this design typically includes black elements.

What to know before you buy a Magic Chef microwave

How quickly and efficiently your Magic Chef microwave cooks your food depends on its wattage, with higher wattages offering better results. Although some Magic Chef microwaves have higher wattages up to 1,500, most Magic Chef microwaves have wattages between 700 and 1,000. When purchasing a 700-watt Magic Chef microwave, exercise caution because that amount of power is inadequate for anything more complicated than simple reheating.

There are two sizes to think about when purchasing a Magic Chef microwave: external and internal.

  • External: The external size of a Magic Chef microwave is how much counter space it will take up, not including the space required to open the door, given in inches. Generally speaking, most higher wattage Magic Chef microwaves will be larger than lower wattage models.
  • Internal: The internal size, or capacity, is given in cubic feet and determines how much food can fit inside at one time. The capacity has a much wider range than the external size, anywhere between 0.7 and 1.6 cubic feet. One thing to consider is that the capacity and external size don’t always correlate, so make sure you’re checking both numbers before purchasing.
  • How much you can expect to spend on a Magic Chef microwave

    In terms of price, Magic Chef microwaves are typically in the middle, with the majority of models costing between $100 and $150.

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