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Maytag MMV4205 1150 Watts

$324.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
i can't really assess the durability of the product since i have only had it installed for about a month but it has not given me any problems so far.
from reviews.sears.com
have only had this microwave for a short while, so can not really comment on durability.
from By rkg794, reviews.homedepot.com
i am very pleased with this unit--easy to install, seems sturdy, and works well--i would buy it again
from By Dunn, reviews.homedepot.com
this is a very easy to install and well built microwave by maytag.
from reviews.sears.com
i gave it a rating of 2 for durability for that reason only.

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Positives: Good Durability, Easy To Use, Compact, Type: Over-the-Range

2 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for DURABILITY

Panasonic NN-SD967S 2.2 cft

$212.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
everything you'llneed in a mw oven is nicely put together in this one.
from www.amazon.com
the controls are easy to use the door latch is sturdy and does not feel cheap.
from www.amazon.com
as with our previous panasonic genius/invertor micro, this unit maintains a high level of build quality.
from Stephen_Murray, www.shopping.com
pros: heats evenly and can be operated without special training cons: it thinks its priority is higher than it is, showcases fingerprints, and beeps too_many_times the bottom line: by the

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Large Capacity, Nice Affordability, Type: Countertop

3 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for DURABILITY

Whirlpool MT4078SKB

$110.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
for the money it is a quality little microwave--door is a little flimsy but works good.
from www.abt.com
its small and door feels a little flimsy but it seems to work great and is quiet.
from www.abt.com
the reviews say it is reliable and i have to agree the construction does seem to be a lot more sturdy than anything else i looked at.
from www.abt.com
easy to use & sturdy.
from www.abt.com
great machine pros: attractive design, easy to clean, heats evenly, powerful, quiet, simple display, versatile cons: flimsy turntable gear, unstable tray best uses: frozen food, leftovers, popcorn,

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Compact, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for DURABILITY

Panasonic TK-929SA Stainless Steel Trim Kit 27" width

$144.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
the trim kit is very sturdy with a quality brushed stainless steel finish.
from www.amazon.com
easy to operate clean and very sturdy
from www.amazon.com
solid well made kit includes sheet metal baseplate and ducting to redirect microwave exhaust to front of cabinet.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Easy To Clean

5 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for DURABILITY

Sharp R-1520LK

$259.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.absolutehome.com
excellent value [...] pros: durable, good value, high quality, very "clean" in appearenc cons: none bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.amazon.com
(most controls look cheap and flimsy.) although this model is not the highest rated out there it still does everything we need it to do.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Easy To Clean, Type: Over-the-Range

GE JES738 700 Watts

$57.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
our microwave gets a lot of use and this one is a great buy and it is very durable.
from www.walmart.com
this microwave is durable, reasonabally priced and very reliable.
from jg64052, www.shopping.com
pros: it seems to be well made.

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Type: Countertop

Panasonic NN-H765 1200 Watts

$152.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Flourtown, PA, clickfrom.buy.com
we've only been using this microwave the past few days due to kitchen construction.
from www.amazon.com
it is sturdy and just as described.
from www.amazon.com
it is well made, stays "put" on the counter when pushing selections.
from www.amazon.com
some reviewers have expressed worries about durability.
from www.amazon.com
durability, of course, can only be seen over time.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Compact, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

Panasonic 1.2cf Microwave SS

$155.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
easy wipe facia, sturdy, well built.
from www.amazon.com
this one is just as well made.

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Positives: Good Durability, Easy To Use, Large Capacity, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-520KS

$168.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.absolutehome.com
[...] pros: durable, good value, high quality bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.amazon.com
it's not been a problem for our family of 2, but a family with more people opening and closing the microwave might want to pay particular attention to how flimsy it is.
from www.amazon.com
i was concerned about buying a microwave that had to be delivered (size, weight, fragile, etc) rather than from a local store .

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Type: Countertop

Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu.ft. Talking Microwave

$143.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
i can't really give it high marks for durability since we've had it such a short time.
from www.walmart.com
this is a sturdy, reliable, easy-to-use microwave with plenty of interior space.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Great Affordability, Type: Countertop

GE JES1344SK Stainless Steel 1000 Watts

$150.00 Est. at Amazon

from abbey from Jamaica, New York, www.circuitcity.com
this will make it more durable and easy to clean.
from www.amazon.com
the cabinet and door construction is very good.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

$97.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
very attractively constructed microwave for an unbeatable price.
from www.amazon.com
the turntable is well made and the unit removes easily for washing.
from www.amazon.com
it is cheaply made, rattles, is dull looking and the clock does not light up.
from www.amazon.com
it does look okay, but the door is fairly flimsy and the stainless steel consists of only two thin strips on the door.

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-820JS

$282.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
well constructed, easy to understand directions, very pleased.
from www.amazon.com
the unit is very heavy and well constructed.
from www.amazon.com
sturdy too.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-426HS 1200 Watts

$180.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the packaging is very flimsy, and while the item arrived intact it did have a ding on the side from an impact.
from www.amazon.com
good features, sturdy construction and fabulous sensor technology.
from badbonz0007, www.shopping.com
pros: well built and works superbly, looks attractive.
from www.amazon.com
i liked it before this happened but i think it's made pretty cheaply.
from www.amazon.com
i really hate the attitude of "just buy a new one." things should be made to last, not so cheaply so that you just buy a new one when it breaks.

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Positives: Compact, Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-320HQ 1200 Watts

$133.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
was a little disconcerted by the front "window" - it's plastic and seems flimsy.
from www.amazon.com
as someone said earlier the door is flimsy and shuts loud but no big deal.
from By diane672, reviews.homedepot.com
i cannot recommend this, 2 years is not a long life for a microwave??
from www.amazon.com
looks ok, but made cheaply.

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Positives: Fast Cooking, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Type: Countertop

Sharp R-402J 1100 Watts

$125.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
it is extra sturdy, and has been through six moves.
from www.amazon.com
many new, updated items of all sorts are flimsy and just don't work as well as the old ones.
from www.amazon.com
i have to fault sharp as well for deciding to send such a heavy item in a relatively flimsy box with so little packing material.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Cooking, Quiet Operation, Type: Countertop

Emerson Fans 1.1 Cu. Ft. Microwave

Emerson Fans Emerson 1.1 Cu. Ft. Microwave With Stainless Steel Finish Microwave Oven

$166.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
this is an attractive and durable microwave.
from www.walmart.com
very durable.
from Fritters, www.target.com
it's [junk.] total review: garbage that falls apart, with no available redress.
from www.amazon.com
it is durable, reliable, everything!

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Positives: Compact, Large Capacity, Easy To Clean, Type: Countertop

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Best Microwaves for Durability

Maytag MMV4205 1150 Watts

Panasonic NN-SD967S 2.2 cft

Whirlpool MT4078SKB

Panasonic TK-929SA Stainless Steel Trim Kit 27" width

Sharp R-1520LK

GE JES738 700 Watts

Panasonic NN-H765 1200 Watts

Panasonic 1.2cf Microwave SS

Sharp R-520KS

Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu.ft. Talking Microwave

GE JES1344SK Stainless Steel 1000 Watts

Imperial Sharp 800 Watt 0.8 Cu. Ft. Touch Screen

Sharp R-820JS

Sharp R-426HS 1200 Watts

Sharp R-320HQ 1200 Watts

Sharp R-402J 1100 Watts

Emerson Fans 1.1 Cu. Ft. Microwave

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