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Frigidaire RMW987-RED vs Magic Chef MC99MB

At 20 1/4" wide, the Magic Chef is 1 1/4" narrower than the Frigidaire — a meaningful difference in tight spaces.

Bottom line

The Magic Chef has the edge — it offers a smaller footprint that the Frigidaire doesn't.

Frigidaire RMW987-RED
Frigidaire
RMW987-RED
Small (Compact)
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Magic Chef MC99MB
Magic Chef
MC99MB
Small (Compact)
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Spec Comparison

Spec Frigidaire RMW987-RED Magic Chef MC99MB
Wattage
Higher wattage cooks faster and more evenly.
900W 900W
Capacity
Larger capacity fits bigger dishes.
0.90 cu ft 0.90 cu ft
Width
Narrower fits tighter counter spaces.
21 1/2" 20 1/4"
Height
Shorter clears low cabinet clearances.
12 3/4" 12"
Depth
Shallower fits narrow shelves and counters.
16 3/4" 15 5/8"
Turntable
Larger turntable fits bigger plates.
10" 10"
Sensor Cooking
Auto-adjusts time based on steam — no guessing.
No No
Inverter
True variable power for better defrost and reheating.
No No
Convection No No
Air Fry No No
WiFi / Smart No No
Amperage
Lower draw works on shared circuits.
13.7A

✓ indicates the better value for that spec. Ties not marked.

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