--- title: "low profile microwave — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/appliances/low-profile-microwave" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:46:39.798Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($269K/yr) — low profile microwave doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($269K/yr) — low profile microwave doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "low profile microwave — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **low profile microwave** **Skip it****45/100 ** a small market ($269K/yr) — low profile microwave doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$269K** **Growth (1y)** **+183.1%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **11** was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Price range** **$204.10–$746.77** **Returns** **5.4%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **13** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **33** ×0.20 Quality gap **68** ×0.10 Returns **56** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +183.1% year over year. 4K2KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Midea31% - Samsung11% - COSMO10% - GE10% - Kenmore10% - Profile9% - Other (5 brands)19% The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 11 brands and 34 sellers compete here. **Brands** **11 **▲rising was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Top 5 brand share** **72%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Midea MMO12S3ASTZ Over the Range Microwave Oven 1.2 Cu.ft Slim Microwaves with Sensor Cook Stainless Steel Microwaves 1000W heating power with 400CMF vent fan](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31huu9+kVmL.jpg) [**Midea MMO12S3ASTZ Over the Range Microwave Oven 1.2 Cu.ft Slim Microwaves with Sensor Cook Stainless Steel Microwaves 1000W heating power with 400CMF vent fan**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1V738XV) Midea$402.904.4★8630%▼falling 2 ![30 in. Stellar Coll 1.2 cu ft Slim Over the Range Microwave Vent Fan Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t+HgDY2sL.jpg) [**30 in. Stellar Coll 1.2 cu ft Slim Over the Range Microwave Vent Fan Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGXFZG3) COSMO$430.844.4★48910%—flat 3 ![Kenmore KMOMJK12S2SW-10 Low Profile Over The Range Microwave Hood Combination Steam & Sensor Cooking 11 Power Levels 1.2 Cu Ft Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21v-KkTjVCL.jpg) [**Kenmore KMOMJK12S2SW-10 Low Profile Over The Range Microwave Hood Combination Steam & Sensor Cooking 11 Power Levels 1.2 Cu Ft Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2Q5J8MW) Kenmore$327.400.0★010%▲rising 4 ![SAMSUNG 1.1 Cu Ft Smart SLIM Over the Range Microwave Oven w/ 550 CFM Hood Vent Wi-Fi Voice Control LED Light Bar Sensor Cook 1100 Watt ME11A7710DS/AA Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+xp1AQBZL.jpg) [**SAMSUNG 1.1 Cu Ft Smart SLIM Over the Range Microwave Oven w/ 550 CFM Hood Vent Wi-Fi Voice Control LED Light Bar Sensor Cook 1100 Watt ME11A7710DS/AA Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9GH2ZMW) Samsung$446.023.7★859%▼falling 5 ![GE Profile PCHK11S1WSS 1.1 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave 800W Sensor Cooking Scan-to-Cook Wi-Fi Enable Built-In Capable Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312iyy9heoL.jpg) [**GE Profile PCHK11S1WSS 1.1 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave 800W Sensor Cooking Scan-to-Cook Wi-Fi Enable Built-In Capable Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJTK12YH) Profile$438.954.5★899%▲rising 6 ![GE 30 Over-the-Range Microwave 1.6 Cu. Ft. 1000 Watts 300 CFM Hood Vent LED Lighting Auto Defrost Easy Mount Install Stainless Steel JVM3160RFSS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316WH8v0CIL.jpg) [**GE 30 Over-the-Range Microwave 1.6 Cu. Ft. 1000 Watts 300 CFM Hood Vent LED Lighting Auto Defrost Easy Mount Install Stainless Steel JVM3160RFSS**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F2QFX5O) GE$208.514.0★1,3197%▲rising 7 ![KoolMore 30 Inch Over-The-Range Low Profile Microwave 1.2 Cu. Ft. Built-in 10 Power Levels 13.5 Glass Turntable 1000-Watt Power Advanced Air Vent and Heat Circulation (KM-MLPOT-1SS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ev3iS2HYL.jpg) [**KoolMore 30 Inch Over-The-Range Low Profile Microwave 1.2 Cu. Ft. Built-in 10 Power Levels 13.5 Glass Turntable 1000-Watt Power Advanced Air Vent and Heat Circulation (KM-MLPOT-1SS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6VT34Y) KoolMore$501.024.3★846%▼falling 8 ![ThermoMate 30 Over the Range Low Profile Microwave Oven with Sensor Cooking 1.2 Cu.Ft Slim 1000 Cooking Watts Voice Control Multi-Stage Cooking 400 CFM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21XP2KXFmRL.jpg) [**ThermoMate 30 Over the Range Low Profile Microwave Oven with Sensor Cooking 1.2 Cu.Ft Slim 1000 Cooking Watts Voice Control Multi-Stage Cooking 400 CFM**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLQHX7F) thermomate$492.984.6★65%▲rising 9 ![Farberware 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven 1000 Watts Power Auto Cook Settings Defrost Easy Clean and Child Safety Lock - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21I0oaK+elL.jpg) [**Farberware 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven 1000 Watts Power Auto Cook Settings Defrost Easy Clean and Child Safety Lock - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPJ6BRD) Farberware$267.184.4★3713%▼falling 10 ![GE 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven 1.0 Cu Ft 1050W Convection Microwave with Air Fry & Broil Compact and Quiet Stainless Steel Ideal for Apartments Dorms & Offices GCST10A1WSS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TTpRBhabL.jpg) [**GE 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven 1.0 Cu Ft 1050W Convection Microwave with Air Fry & Broil Compact and Quiet Stainless Steel Ideal for Apartments Dorms & Offices GCST10A1WSS**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D292ZK9W) GE$204.103.9★1,4543%▼falling 11 ![SHARP SMO1759JS Smart Over the Range Microwave Oven with 13.6 Carousel Turntable 30-inch 1.7 Cubic Feet 1 000 Watt 300CFM Fan Sensor Cooking Compatible with Alexa Edge to Edge Black Glass](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-9r-70BZL.jpg) [**SHARP SMO1759JS Smart Over the Range Microwave Oven with 13.6 Carousel Turntable 30-inch 1.7 Cubic Feet 1 000 Watt 300CFM Fan Sensor Cooking Compatible with Alexa Edge to Edge Black Glass**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWCXQY9T) Sharp$323.945.0★23%▲rising 12 ![THOR Kitchen 30-Inch Over-the-Range Slim Microwave with Ventilation - Model TOR30L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Joa1REASL.jpg) [**THOR Kitchen 30-Inch Over-the-Range Slim Microwave with Ventilation - Model TOR30L**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN1VRN21) Thor Kitchen$746.773.3★42%—flat 13 ![1.1 Cu. Ft. Low Profile Over the Range Stainless Steel Microwave](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UeibUeeFL.jpg) [**1.1 Cu. Ft. Low Profile Over the Range Stainless Steel Microwave**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YN1DGQ1) Samsung$356.694.1★782%▼falling 14 ![Midea MOR17BSA-SS 1.7 Cu.ft. Over The Range Microwave Oven with Smart Touch Panel Auto Cooking Menu 1000 W 300 CFM Ventilation in Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bnEMSAgvL.jpg) [**Midea MOR17BSA-SS 1.7 Cu.ft. Over The Range Microwave Oven with Smart Touch Panel Auto Cooking Menu 1000 W 300 CFM Ventilation in Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ3JNVVQ) Midea$258.614.3★3552%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Midea MMO12S3ASTZ Over the Range Microwave Oven 1.2 Cu.ft Slim Microwaves with Sensor Cook Stainless Steel Microwaves 1000W heating power with 400CMF vent fan](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31huu9+kVmL.jpg)**Midea MMO12S3ASTZ Over the Range Microwave Oven 1.2 Cu.ft Slim Microwaves with Sensor Cook Stainless Steel Microwaves 1000W heating power with 400CMF vent fan** Midea**$402.90**4.4★86 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1V738XV) [![30 in. Stellar Coll 1.2 cu ft Slim Over the Range Microwave Vent Fan Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t+HgDY2sL.jpg)**30 in. Stellar Coll 1.2 cu ft Slim Over the Range Microwave Vent Fan Black** COSMO**$430.84**4.4★489 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGXFZG3) [![Kenmore KMOMJK12S2SW-10 Low Profile Over The Range Microwave Hood Combination Steam & Sensor Cooking 11 Power Levels 1.2 Cu Ft Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21v-KkTjVCL.jpg)**Kenmore KMOMJK12S2SW-10 Low Profile Over The Range Microwave Hood Combination Steam & Sensor Cooking 11 Power Levels 1.2 Cu Ft Stainless Steel** Kenmore**$327.40**0.0★0 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2Q5J8MW) [![SAMSUNG 1.1 Cu Ft Smart SLIM Over the Range Microwave Oven w/ 550 CFM Hood Vent Wi-Fi Voice Control LED Light Bar Sensor Cook 1100 Watt ME11A7710DS/AA Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+xp1AQBZL.jpg)**SAMSUNG 1.1 Cu Ft Smart SLIM Over the Range Microwave Oven w/ 550 CFM Hood Vent Wi-Fi Voice Control LED Light Bar Sensor Cook 1100 Watt ME11A7710DS/AA Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel** Samsung**$446.02**3.7★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9GH2ZMW) [![GE Profile PCHK11S1WSS 1.1 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave 800W Sensor Cooking Scan-to-Cook Wi-Fi Enable Built-In Capable Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312iyy9heoL.jpg)**GE Profile PCHK11S1WSS 1.1 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave 800W Sensor Cooking Scan-to-Cook Wi-Fi Enable Built-In Capable Stainless Steel** Profile**$438.95**4.5★89 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJTK12YH) [![GE 30 Over-the-Range Microwave 1.6 Cu. Ft. 1000 Watts 300 CFM Hood Vent LED Lighting Auto Defrost Easy Mount Install Stainless Steel JVM3160RFSS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316WH8v0CIL.jpg)**GE 30 Over-the-Range Microwave 1.6 Cu. Ft. 1000 Watts 300 CFM Hood Vent LED Lighting Auto Defrost Easy Mount Install Stainless Steel JVM3160RFSS** GE**$208.51**4.0★1,319 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F2QFX5O) [![KoolMore 30 Inch Over-The-Range Low Profile Microwave 1.2 Cu. Ft. Built-in 10 Power Levels 13.5 Glass Turntable 1000-Watt Power Advanced Air Vent and Heat Circulation (KM-MLPOT-1SS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ev3iS2HYL.jpg)**KoolMore 30 Inch Over-The-Range Low Profile Microwave 1.2 Cu. Ft. Built-in 10 Power Levels 13.5 Glass Turntable 1000-Watt Power Advanced Air Vent and Heat Circulation (KM-MLPOT-1SS)** KoolMore**$501.02**4.3★84 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6VT34Y) [![ThermoMate 30 Over the Range Low Profile Microwave Oven with Sensor Cooking 1.2 Cu.Ft Slim 1000 Cooking Watts Voice Control Multi-Stage Cooking 400 CFM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21XP2KXFmRL.jpg)**ThermoMate 30 Over the Range Low Profile Microwave Oven with Sensor Cooking 1.2 Cu.Ft Slim 1000 Cooking Watts Voice Control Multi-Stage Cooking 400 CFM** thermomate**$492.98**4.6★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLQHX7F) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**14% *“Fit like a glove”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“It looks very well made”* **Value For Money**9% *“The price was very good”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“Easy to use”* **Heating**6% *“heats very well”* **Noise Level**5% *“Noise level is reasonable, and the door and buttons feel solid instead of cheap or flimsy”* **Design-Overall**5% *“It looks very well made”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Tested it and it works just as advertised”* **Ease Of Cleaning**3% *“Our home is clean”* **Functionality-Overall**3% *“The unit itself seems to work well”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**19% *“Stopped working after use some time”* **Touch/Button Controls**10% *“both time the buttons stopped working”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Quality control needs improvement”* **Noise Level**5% *“The fan is quite loud”* **Size-Overall**5% *“it didn't fit”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**5% *“Instructions inadequate and incomplete”* **Heating**5% *“Unfortunately, the second unit stopped heating at almost exactly the 13-month mark—like clockwork”* **Value For Money**4% *“Overpriced”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“One day it will stop working”* **Strength**2% *“Very weak and yellow light”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall48% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Functionality-Overall8% - Heating5% - Touch/Button Controls4% - Mounting4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Value For Money2% - Product Condition2%