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BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door

  • Countertop Microwave Oven
  • 0.7 cu ft
  • 700 watts
  • Touch
4.2/ 5 on Amazon22,300Amazon ratings720+bought last month4.3ProductDome score
  • More reviewed than 95%
Medium confidenceLast refreshed Jun 13, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology
Best forYou want a small, simple microwave for reheating and defrosting and nothing more.

Straightforward reheating in a tight space is what this microwave delivers, though its warranty process has drawn real complaints when units fail early.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track

4.3/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence
Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.2★4.2

4.2★ across 22,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 280 ratings5.0

22,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.9

720+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score5.0

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track - how the scorecard works · full countertop microwave ovens data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Six preset buttons and 700 watts of power make the Black+Decker EM720CB7 a basic 0.7 cubic foot countertop microwave built for reheating and defrosting rather than combi cooking.

This is a straightforward reheat-and-defrost microwave, not a combi unit - it has no air fryer, convection or bake mode, despite some retailer review sections mixing in feedback from Black+Decker's fancier combo models. Its interior is small at 0.7 cu ft, which keeps the countertop footprint compact but limits it to single plates rather than large casserole dishes. One buyer's unit lost venting function and accumulated steam under the turntable at about six weeks in, then ran into a slow multi-step warranty process.

  • 700W with 10 power settings
  • 10-inch removable glass turntable
  • Large LED digital display
  • Push-button door release

Who it's for

A dorm room, small kitchen or break room where reheating and defrosting is the whole job is exactly what this fits. It's the wrong choice if you want air frying, convection baking or any function beyond a standard microwave - that's a different Black+Decker model.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

One long-term buyer of this exact 0.7 cu ft model reports the venting fan stopped working around six weeks in, trapping steam under the turntable, and describes the warranty claim process as slow and confusing. A separate buyer says the control panel buttons failed one by one after about three years of use. Feedback on ease of use and quiet operation is otherwise positive, though some of that feedback appears to describe Black+Decker's larger air-fryer combo models rather than this basic unit.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out
  • Six preset buttons for common reheat jobs
  • Compact 0.7 cu ft footprint
  • Child safety lock included
  • Quiet operation reported by owners
What to check first
  • No air fry, convection or bake modes
  • Warranty claims process reported as slow
  • Control panel buttons can fail after a few years

Performance notes

Ten power levels and six preset buttons handle common reheat jobs by adjusting time and power automatically rather than requiring you to guess settings. The push-button door release and child safety lock are the extent of its extra features; there's no sensor cooking beyond the presets, so results depend on portion size matching what the buttons expect.

Specifications

BrandBLACK+DECKER
ModelEM720CB7
Dimensions & fit
Item Weight22.5 pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H13 × 17.3 × 10.2 inches
Turntable Diameter10 inches
Capacity & performance
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Defrost System TypeDefrost
Heating MethodElectric
Power & efficiency
Wattage700 watts
Number of Power Levels10
Voltage110 volts
Energy Consumption700 Watts
Power Consumption700 Watts
Construction & materials
Material TypeNot Available
Inner Materialglass
ColorStainless Steel
Compatibility & installation
Installation TypeCountertop
Human Interface InputButtons
Included components
Unit Count1
Included ComponentsMagnetron, turntable, etc
Warranty & support
Warranty Description1 year
Other details
Control TypeTouch
Number of Programs10
Cooking ProgramBeverage, Frozen Vegetable, Pizza, Popcorn, Potato
Timer FunctionTimer Function Available
Item Type NameMicrowave
Additional FeaturesChild Safety Lock
Frequency2.45 GHz
Recommended Uses For ProductResidential

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop microwave ovens.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button DoorThis product4.2 / 522,3004.3 / 5
COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/OffCOMFEE'4.4 / 528,0004.4 / 5
Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter…Panasonic4.3 / 58,4004.4 / 5
Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave OvenNostalgia4.6 / 51,2004.4 / 5
TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu FtTOSHIBA4.4 / 532,2994.3 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Does the Black+Decker EM720CB7 have an air fryer function?

No. This is a basic 700-watt microwave with reheat and defrost presets, not a combi model with air fry or convection.

How big is the EM720CB7's interior?

It has a 0.7 cubic foot interior with a 10-inch removable glass turntable, sized for single plates rather than large dishes.

What do the preset buttons on the EM720CB7 do?

They auto-adjust time and power for popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, beverages and a dinner plate.