Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to choose a microwave: what today's catalog shows
Type, specs and today's price.
Not sure which microwave to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 2
First, the type
Each type has its own price range.
Each type of microwave costs something different, so we only compare within the same type.
| Type | Models today | Median price | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| With grill | 6 | $574 | GE WB34X25406 Microwave Vent Grille, $80 |
| Solo | 82 | $201 | GE WR02X11183 GE Refrigerator Halogen Bulb Light Colum, $39 |
Step 2 of 2
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 88 microwaves in the catalog, with a median price of $213, read on 07/11/2026. The chart on the main page shows each microwave by price and how far it is below its own normal price.
Today's cheapest:
What the catalog shows
- 88microwaves in the catalog
- 07/11date of the prices
Choosing a microwave starts with the type; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 07/11/2026: 88 microwaves, median price $213.
The best by price range
Next step
See the microwaves that fit your criteria
Each point is a new microwave, by price and spec score.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microwave cost today?
Read on 07/11/2026, there are 88 microwaves, with a median of $213; the cheapest costs $39. It is the catalog product price.
How do I know if a microwave price is good?
Compare it with microwaves of the same type: the chart on the main page shows how far each microwave is below its own normal price.
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Where the numbers come from
The guide only states what the day's catalog shows: each number comes from the reading on 07/11/2026, and the median is for microwaves with the data.
The guide helps you decide and doesn’t recommend a microwave for you: the final price is the one at the store, and the spec score doesn’t measure how evenly it heats or durability.
Data from Nov 7, 2026.