1.3 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven in White
- Compact Microwave Oven
A reasonable entry-level microwave for basic reheating and defrosting, but inspect the turntable on arrival and expect some audible operating noise.
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How it ranks among the 16 compact microwave ovens we track
4.2★ across 119 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
119 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Magic Chef MCM1310W is a 1.3 cu ft, 1000-watt countertop microwave with six preset cooking modes, 11 power levels, and a rotating glass turntable, aimed at everyday reheating and defrosting rather than heavy daily cooking.
Reviewers who upgraded from smaller or older microwaves generally find it heats faster with less noticeable ramp-up, and the turntable fits a standard dinner plate. The wattage claim draws some skepticism: at least one owner who replaced a similarly rated 1000-watt Cuisinart found this unit ran noticeably weaker in practice, so treat the number as a rough guide rather than a guarantee of speed.
- 1.3 cu ft interior capacity
- 1000-watt rated cooking power
- Digital display with easy-touch controls
- Programmable kitchen timer
Who it's for
Works for anyone replacing a dead entry-level microwave who wants straightforward presets rather than a smart display. Less suited to buyers sensitive to operating noise, since several units have also arrived with a broken or wobbly turntable roller guide.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers call out an odd buzzing or louder-than-expected sound during operation, and at least two received units with a broken or wobbly turntable roller guide. On the positive side, owners consistently describe it as fast and effective for daily reheating and cooking baked potatoes, with one long-term update at the three-month mark still satisfied with the purchase.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Six one-touch presets simplify reheating
- Auto-defrost modes by meat, poultry, fish
- Fits a 9-inch plate on the turntable
- 11 power levels for finer control
- Turntable can wobble or arrive damaged
- Runs noisier than some other microwaves
- Actual heating power may run under rated watts
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Chef |
|---|---|
| Model | MCM1310W |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven in WhiteThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 119 | 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 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EMW788RETRO 0.7 cu. ft. Retro MicrowaveFrigidaire | 4.2 / 5 | 480 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Emerson MWRG0901W 0.9 Cu. Ft. Retro Microwave with 1Emerson | 4.4 / 5 | 171 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Magic Chef MCM1310W
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many watts is the Magic Chef MCM1310W?
It's rated at 1000 watts, though one reviewer who compared it to a similarly rated Cuisinart found it cooked noticeably slower in practice.
Does the MCM1310W have a turntable?
Yes, a rotating glass turntable sized for roughly a 9-inch plate, though some buyers have received units with a wobbly or broken roller guide.
What size is the MCM1310W microwave?
It has a 1.3 cu ft capacity, which reviewers describe as full-size enough for family use.