Magic Chef Over the Range Microwave, 1000-Watts

Last updated: February 7, 2020


The Magic Chef Over the Range Microwave, 1000-Watts is a perfect example of a budget-friendly option. With all the settings you'll need, this unit is convenient and functional for everyday use.

We looked at the top Over The Range Microwave Ovens and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Over The Range Microwave Oven you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Find convenience, lots of options and a practical microwave in the Magic Chef Over the Range Microwave, 1000-Watts.

In our analysis of 90 expert reviews, the Magic Chef Over the Range Microwave, 1000-Watts placed 7th when we looked at the top 8 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Quickly boil, re-heat and defrost food with this White Over-the-Range Microwave designed by Magic Chef. Features removable filter and safety lock.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

This over the range microwave has the maximum food loading capacity up to 1.6-cubic feet. The white color of this unit also makes this kitchen appliance look distinctive and elegant onto your cooktop. Moreover, the six pre-programmed one-touch modes help you to cook several popular foods, including pizza, pasta and more. This microwave oven also consists of a recessed and inbuilt turntable for even heating or cooking. Furthermore, with 1000-watts of cooking power, this unit comes with 10 power levels. The keep-warm function of this microwave oven helps you to keep your foods warm even a long time after cooking.
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There is no better microwave oven that you can ever have in your house like this one. The sleek finish makes it attractive and will catch your attention. It is designed with hood light for easy monitoring of your food. Additionally, it has 10 power level. The inbuilt turntable will make sure that your food is cooked evenly. It has a digital timer, which will allow your food to be cooked for the set timer. The manufacturer provides this item with installation hardware. It does not produce noise while working; you will not wake up your neighbors.
The microwave is by far one of the most affordable units we’ve seen so far. It features a 2-speed venting system. The internal 1.6 cu ft. space is ample enough for most of your cooking needs. There’s a regressed turntable which also offers additional space for cooking large items.
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The Magic Chef offers a lot at a fantastic price, and that’s why it made our top budget over-the-range microwave pick. With a 1.6 cubic feet capacity that can accommodate small casserole dishes and its 1000 watt cooking power, it’s a small but mighty microwave. It even comes with ten cooking levels that allow you to boil, defrost, and reheat food. It also comes with six pre-programmed auto-cook menus that can speed up your cooking. There’s a hood light that illuminates above the range, and a 12-inch recessed glass turntable. We like the safety lock that prevents unintentional use too.
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Over the range microwaves are, by default, more expensive than those designed to sit on your countertop. But if you have a hard spending limit, the Magic Chef 1.6 Cubic Feet Over the Range Microwave won’t put too much strain on your wallet. While it does feature a smaller capacity, unless you’re cooking large items, you should be able to reheat, defrost, and cook most average-sized dishes or frozen meals. Functionality is somewhat limited in comparison to some of the pricier and larger models. But you’ll still have access to pre-programmed cooking buttons, overhead lighting, and ventilation, and a recessed turntable to accommodate dishes and cooking trays of varying sizes.
Details in a nutshell: it’s white, has a volume of 1.6 cubic feet and churns up 1000 watts. It has some extravagantly convenient cooking settings, two speeds for the extraction fan and lights for your stovetop. Let’s cut to the chase: as the cheapest on our list this machine delivers bang for its buck. It’s big, it’s as powerful as the top players here and it has an arsenal of handy settings. Lots of thought has been given to convenience: a pre-programmable menu feature remembers your three favorite menus, and it has six one-touch cooking settings (including pizza and popcorn…sensible). It can keep your dish warm while you’re waiting for the family to get seated or for guests to arrive. This is a beautiful family machine, ideal for large, hearty meals and busy parents.
It has two-speed exhaust fans that help air to regulate in the kitchen. There is a 6-programmed one-touch cooking menu that allows you to cook whatever you want. With just one touch you don’t have to fix any settings. It is 1000 watts and also gives three programmable favorite choice menus.

What reviewers didn't like

The internal thermal sensor may interrupt your cooking especially if you’re making pop corn.
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The exhaust fan can be louder than some models, so keep that in mind.
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Only one color. Not particularly pleasing to the eye. Noisy. No sensor capabilities.
It only has one color.
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