Emerson MWR7020W Compact Countertop Microwave Oven with Button Control
- Compact Microwave Oven
A compact, retro styled microwave suited to light reheating and defrosting duty where counter space and looks both matter.
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How it ranks among the 16 compact microwave ovens we track
4.2★ across 441 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
441 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Emerson MWR7020W is a 0.7 cubic foot countertop microwave with 700 watts of power, styled in a retro white finish with a chrome handle and chrome control button. It runs at 5 power levels and includes 8 preset auto menu settings alongside a glass turntable and child safe lock.
Its retro styling sets it apart from the plain black or stainless boxes most compact microwaves ship in, aimed at kitchens where the look matters as much as the function. At 0.7 cubic feet and 700 watts, it is sized for a dorm room, small kitchen, or secondary counter rather than as a household's main microwave.
- 700W, 0.7 cu ft capacity
- 5 power levels plus express and defrost functions
- 8 auto menu presets
- Glass turntable, LED display, child safe lock
Who it's for
Fits a dorm, small apartment kitchen, or office break room that needs compact reheating and defrosting rather than full size cooking capacity. It is not the right size for a family relying on one microwave for regular meal prep.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 0.7 cu ft size fits small counters
- 8 preset auto menus for common foods
- Child safe lock included
- Retro styling with chrome accents
- 700 watts and 0.7 cu ft limit it to light duty, not full meal cooking
Performance notes
Five power levels and an express button let you scale heat to the food rather than running everything at full power, while the 8 auto menu presets remove the guesswork for common reheating tasks. The LED display and digital clock keep cook time visible during use.
Specifications
| Brand | Emerson |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact microwave ovens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson MWR7020W Compact Countertop Microwave Oven with Button ControlThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 441 | 2.7 / 5 |
| COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/OffCOMFEE' | 4.4 / 5 | 28,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Farberware 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave OvenFarberware | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| 1.6 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven in WhiteMagic Chef | 4.4 / 5 | 403 | 4.2 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EMW788RETRO 0.7 cu. ft. Retro MicrowaveFrigidaire | 4.2 / 5 | 480 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Emerson compact microwave ovens
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the wattage and capacity of the Emerson MWR7020W?
It runs at 700 watts with a 0.7 cubic foot interior.
Does it have preset cooking options?
Yes, it includes 8 auto menu presets along with 5 manual power levels and express and defrost functions.
Does it have a child lock?
Yes, a child safe lock is included.