GE JES1072SHSS vs Whirlpool WMH73521CS

This is one of the few microwaves that has a mute mode for its beeping sound. This makes it ideal to use during early mornings when you're preparing for work and everyone's still asleep.

Approximately only 11 x 17 inches, this is a very compact choice for small households, dorms, and even RVs. It doesn't eat much counter space.

A lockout function helps prevent the microwave from being accidentally started and used by children. Press and hold the cancel/off button for three seconds to activate/deactivate the safety system. When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit. This also prevents the oven from operating while the door is open.

This microwave has a push button on the lower right that releases the door from its latch. It allows you to effortlessly open the door compared to having to exert force.

The microwave does a great job when it comes to defrosting food. It does the job flawlessly without leaving any cold spots or baking the food. It’s fairly quick, taking around 7 minutes to defrost 1 lb. of ground beef.

Its 2.1 cu. ft. capacity is larger than the majority of microwaves. It can easily accommodate even large casserole dishes or large pizzas.

This microwave determines if the popcorn is ready by listening to the frequency of the pops. This helps prevent burnt popcorn, but will still leave about 20% of the kernels unpopped. This isn’t a terrible result, given that many microwaves struggle to cook popcorn anyway.

You will get great results if you stick to the automatic cooking modes, as they rarely get things wrong.

The controls are placed horizontally on the bottom of the microwave, so they're easier to reach if the oven is installed on a high place.

In addition to the default turntable, it comes with a removable rack that you can install when you want to cook two items at once. This is useful for cooking multiple pizza slices or chicken nuggets.

The turntable can be switched off if you need to put things larger than the microwave turntable inside. This avoids unwanted clunking or damage to the turntable and dish.

The microwave has a special feature called 'Kid's Menu' that makes it easy for children to cook their favorite snacks themselves with minimal supervision. Just select the desired dish from the kid's menu, and the microwave will do the rest.

This microwave has steaming and simmering capabilities, which is interesting for cooking vegetables of fish in a healthy way.

The microwave has 1100W of power, with 10 cooking levels. This is one of the most powerful over-the-range microwaves you can buy.

The interior is coated with a non-stick material so you won’t need to use any chemicals to clean the oven. Just wiping it with a damp cloth will be enough, unless it’s a really serious stain.

The microwave is available in either black, white, or stainless steel. It can easily fit into your desired kitchen look.