700-Watt Microwaves

700 watts is the entry tier — compact cabinets, simple controls, and the lowest power draw, which matters on a shared dorm or RV circuit. It heats more slowly and less evenly than 1000W, so it is best for coffee, leftovers, and single servings rather than dense or frozen meals. The trade-off buys you the smallest footprints and lowest prices on the market.

• ✓ Add roughly 40% to any package time written for 1000W — a 2:00 instruction becomes about 2:50 at 700W.
• ✓ 700W units draw the least power, making them the safest pick for shared 15-amp circuits, RVs, and dorm setups.
• ✓ Best for reheating and single servings — dense or frozen foods cook unevenly at this output.
• ✓ Most 700W models are 0.7–0.9 cu ft, the smallest cavities sold; confirm a dinner plate actually spins before buying.

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