Breville BMO650SIL Compact Wave Soft Close Countertop Microwave Oven
- Countertop Microwave Oven
- 0.9 cu ft
- 900 watts
- Push button
- More reviewed than 79%
Reviewers rate the quiet operation and compact footprint highly, but that has to be weighed against at least one reported failure within the first year.
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How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track
4.2★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
650+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Breville's Compact Wave microwave packs a 0.9 cu ft, 900W cavity behind a soft-close door engineered to run 80% quieter than a standard slam-shut door, with one-touch buttons for reheat, defrost, popcorn and beverage.
The defining feature here isn't power, it's noise: no confirmation beep on start, no chime sequence at the end, and a door that closes itself gently rather than banging shut. That quiet operation is the most consistently mentioned trait across reviews, though one buyer's unit failed and would not power back on after roughly eight months of light, weekly use.
- 0.9 cu ft / 25L capacity, 900W
- 80% quieter soft-close door
- One-touch Reheat, Defrost, Popcorn, Beverage buttons
- Child Lock and mutable Sound Suite
Who it's for
Shoppers replacing a noisy, beeping microwave who have counter space for a compact 0.9 cu ft unit and want simple one-touch functions over a full digital keypad.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple buyers single out the quiet soft-close door and lack of beeping as the main reason they'd choose it again, with several calling it their favorite Breville appliance. One reviewer reported the unit shutting off and failing to power back on after less than a year of light, weekly use, and another notes the dark interior makes food harder to see.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Soft-close door and muted sound suite run notably quiet
- One-touch shortcuts cover reheat, defrost, popcorn and beverage
- Compact 0.9 cu ft footprint fits tight counter spots
- One reported unit failure within under a year of light use
- Dark gray interior makes food harder to see despite the interior light
Performance notes
The dedicated Defrost setting runs lower power levels to thaw without drying out edges, and Reheat similarly moderates power to avoid overcooking. Child Lock and a mute option for the Breville Sound Suite let you cut most of the beeping other microwaves default to.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model | BMO650SIL |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 29.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.3 × 19.1 × 11.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Auto Defrost |
| Heating Method | Microwave radiation |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 900 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 2 |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Energy Consumption | 900 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 900 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | gray fascia Painted metal housing and Cavity |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | instruction booklet, the Compact Wave Soft Close |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 5 |
| Cooking Program | Reheat, Defrost, Food Menu, Power Level Adjustment |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Item Type Name | Countertop Microwave Oven |
| Additional Features | CHILD LOCK: Using your microwave while ensuring your child stays safe is only one touch away thanks to the Child Lock button, COMPACT MICROWAVE This countertop microwave has a compact footprint with a 25L capacity and all the room you need to cook, defrost and reheat delicious meals, COOKING SHORTCUTS AND FOOD MENU: One touch auto buttons including Reheat, Defrost, Popcorn & Beverage providing access to your favorite settings; Food Menu functions such as reheat pizza, defrost vegetables or cook potatoes to create quick and easy snacks, DEFROST & REHEAT FUNCTIONS: The Defrost function is designed to gently defrost food without overheating and drying out the edges; The Reheat function uses lower power levels to gently reheat food without drying or overcooking, SETTINGS: Popcorn Beverage, Food Menu, Defrost, Reheat, Power Level Adjustment, Child Lock and Clock Setting, SOFT CLOSE DOORr: A countertop microwave engineered with a soft close door which is 80% quieter; Clever touches like child lock, mute button and 30 second instant start means less beeps, bumps and clangs, and more pops, bites and crunches, The Breville Compact Wave Soft Close with a 25L compact footprint and an easy shortcuts and foods menu is big on convenience, and is designed to precisely reheat, defrost and cook; A countertop microwave engineered with an 80% quieter soft close door, WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 900 Watts; Voltage: 120 Volts; Capacity: 0.9 cu.ft/25L |
| Frequency | 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BMO650SIL Compact Wave Soft Close Countertop Microwave OvenThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.1 / 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 |
| Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave OvenNostalgia | 4.6 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu FtTOSHIBA | 4.4 / 5 | 32,299 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Breville BMO650SIL
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Breville BMO650SIL actually quieter than other microwaves?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as notably quiet, citing no start or finish beeps and a soft-close door that needs only a light push.
What is the capacity?
0.9 cu ft (25L), sized for a full dinner plate but described by reviewers as compact rather than large.
What's the warranty?
A 1 year limited product warranty, per the listing.