Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven
- Countertop Microwave Oven
- 0.9 cu ft
- 800 watts
- Touch
- Better rated than 88%
- More reviewed than 73%
Owners keep this small, simple microwave running for years on its retro dial control, with typical wear only showing up after nearly a decade.
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How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track
4.6★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
Retro styling wraps around a genuinely compact 0.9 cu ft microwave here, rated at 800 watts with 12 preset cook settings, 5 power levels and a turn-and-push dial instead of a button panel.
The retro shell is a styling choice layered onto an otherwise basic 0.9 cu ft microwave, and long-term owners describe exactly that: years of dependable reheating with a control dial that has little to go wrong with, aside from normal wear after the better part of a decade.
- 800 watts, 5 power levels
- 12 preset cook settings
- Rotating glass carousel
- LED clock display
Who it's for
Singles, students or anyone with a small kitchen who wants an easy dial-controlled microwave with retro style. Not sized for households regularly heating large casserole dishes.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Long-term owners reported using this microwave heavily for years, sometimes over a decade, praising its simple dial controls and retro look. A couple hit trouble, including one interior coating that began bubbling and rusting after years of daily use and one unit that arrived not working before being replaced.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 0.9 cu ft is small for large dishes
- Interior coating can bubble or rust with age
- Occasional dead-on-arrival unit reported
Performance notes
800 watts across 5 power levels and 12 preset cook settings handle typical reheating and light cooking, with a rotating glass carousel evening out hot spots. The turn-and-push dial replaces a button panel entirely, which several long-term owners credit for the unit's durability.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 30 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 19 × 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 5 |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Energy Consumption | 800 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 800 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Glass |
| Inner Material | glass |
| Color | Jet Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Microwave |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Number of Programs | 12 |
| Cooking Program | defrost, pizza, popcorn, potatoes, veggies |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Item Type Name | Microwave Oven, 5 Power Levels and 12 Cook Settings, LED Display |
| Additional Features | Manual |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop microwave ovens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave OvenThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/OffCOMFEE' | 4.4 / 5 | 28,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter…Panasonic | 4.3 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu FtTOSHIBA | 4.4 / 5 | 32,299 | 4.3 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button DoorBLACK+DECKER | 4.2 / 5 | 22,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nostalgia countertop microwave ovens
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How big is the turntable on the Nostalgia RMO4BK?
Reviewers note it holds a normal size dinner plate, described as a full-sized rotating plate.
How long does the Nostalgia retro microwave typically last?
Multiple long-term owners reported 8 to 12 years of use before needing replacement, with one noting interior coating wear near the end.
Does the Nostalgia RMO4BK have a 12-hour clock?
Yes, one reviewer specifically noted the LED display includes a 12-hour clock, an upgrade from an earlier version they owned.