Collected Nov 7, 2026, compared with Nov 6, 2026.

Best microwave over $500 dollars today

12 models, median of $804.

Planning to spend over $500? See what that money gets you.

We compare the 12 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

Today’s picks

Price seen on Nov 7, 2026: today’s collection hasn’t come in yet, check at the store. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found at the stores above.

We don't score microwaves: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Microwaves over $500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
Model	Price	Score	Buy
GE 24" Over-the-Range MicrowaveSolo	$539at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic NE-1054F Countertop Commercial Microwave Oven Stainless SteelSolo	$541at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
GE 30" Over-the-Range Microwave OvenSolo	$549at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic NE-1064F 1000-Watt Stainless Steel Commercial MicrowaveSolo	$630at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Samsung 1.2 cu. ft. Countertop Convection MicrowaveWith grill	$649at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic Countertop/Built-In Microwave OvenSolo	$684at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
LG Studio MHES1738F 1.7 Cu. Ft. Stainless Over-the-Range ConvectionWith grill	$925at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic 1200W Digital Commercial Microwave OvenSolo	$1,155at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic PRO1 Commercial Microwave OvenSolo	$1,155at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic NE-12523 1200 Watt Compact Commercial Microwave OvenSolo	$1,249at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Panasonic 1700W Digital Commercial Microwave OvenSolo	$1,469at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Samsung NQ70M7770DS 7.0 Cu. Ft. Stainless Combination Electric Wall OvenWith grill	$4,599at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon

Microwaves over $500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 12 microwaves cost up to $804; the range with the most models is from $0 to $1,000, with 7.

half cost up to $804
whole catalog: $213

Cheapest $539 GE 24" Over-the-Range Microwave

Most expensive $4,599 Samsung NQ70M7770DS 7.0 Cu. Ft. Stainless Combination Electric Wall Oven

See the table by price range

Microwaves over $500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price range	Models in the segment	In the catalog
Up to $100	0	16
$100 to $200	0	26
$200 to $300	0	12
$300 to $500	0	22
Over $500	12	12

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What changed

Only 0 microwaves are in both collections, too few to talk about the segment’s price change. 0 came in and 12 left.

Brands

4 brands have a model here; Panasonic has the most, with 7 models.

Against the whole catalog

+277%median price above the catalog’s
14%of the catalog: 12 of 88 models

See the full table

Microwaves over $500 against the whole catalog
Indicator	Microwaves over $500	Whole catalog	Difference
Models	12	88	14% of the catalog
Median price	$804	$213	+277%
Median score	no score	no score
Lowest price	$539	$39	+$500
Highest price	$4,599	$4,599	igual

How to read these numbers

On November 7, 2026, the Radar tracks 12 models of microwave with a price over $500: median price of $804, 277% above the catalog’s ($213). Prices range from $539 to $4,599.

How we choose

The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

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Open the chart already filtered to Microwaves over $500.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a microwave with a price over $500 cost?

In the Nov 7, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 12 models in the segment is $804, and prices range from $539 to $4,599. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is over $500 are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

How does the Radar choose the microwaves on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the microwave that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which microwave to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 7, 2026.