UPDATED: since we've started covering these microwaves in 2021, some things have changed. We now present you with a full and updated coverage for best microwaves in 2024. A whopping 90% of U.S. households own a microwave, and it's no wonder. As the one appliance to rule them all, it has earned its place on every countertop across the country. From warming up leftovers, through popcorn, frozen meals and hot pockets, to steaming vegetables and melting butter and chocolate - it seems every aspect of day to day kitchen work is dependent upon this magestic machinery.