New federal standards require an automatic child lock on units made after March 2024. While safe, some users find the extra button press to unlock the door slightly annoying.

, this tech circulates heat in 3D waves, which is particularly effective for denser foods.

, lack a traditional numeric keypad, opting for a slider or symbols. Reviewers note this takes a few days to master.

Cyclonic Wave Inverter, electrostatic glass touch controls, sensor reheat around $430 - $480