FRIGIDAIRE EMW788RETRO 0.7 cu. ft. Retro Microwave
- Compact Microwave Oven
- 0.7 cu ft
- 700 watts
- Touch
- More reviewed than 62%
A compact, retro-styled microwave well suited to small spaces and light reheating, though the child lock resets on every close and can be tedious to work around.
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How it ranks among the 16 compact microwave ovens we track
4.2★ across 480 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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788+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A compact 0.7 cubic foot, 700 watt microwave styled with a retro oversized knob and rounded body. It includes speed and weight defrost settings plus a child safety lock, sized to fit small kitchens, bars or offices.
At 0.7 cubic feet this is built for small plates and drinks rather than full meals, with a footprint close to the depth of a standard wall cabinet so it does not protrude far off the counter. The retro design is the main draw for most buyers, who mention using it in bar areas, small kitchens or dorm-style spaces rather than as a household's only microwave. The child safety lock engages every time the door closes, which more than one owner found inconvenient to work around.
- 0.7 cubic foot capacity, 700 watts
- Retro oversized knob design
- Speed and weight defrost settings
- Child safety lock
Who it's for
Good for small kitchens, apartments, offices or bar carts where counter space is tight and reheating needs are simple, like coffee, small plates or popcorn. Not a fit for households that need to heat full dinner plates or frequently reheat larger portions.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praise the retro look and compact size for small kitchens, bar areas and offices, describing the heating itself as even for coffee, small plates and snacks. The most common frustration is the child lock, which re-engages every time the door closes and requires pressing cancel before reopening it, even right after the timer ends. A couple of buyers received units with cosmetic dents on arrival.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact footprint fits small kitchens and cabinet depths
- Retro styling stands out from typical microwave design
- Start button begins heating immediately without extra steps
- Child lock can reportedly be disabled in settings
- Small 0.7 cubic foot capacity not suited to full meals
- Child lock re-engages every time the door closes
- Some units have arrived with cosmetic dents
Specifications
| Brand | Frigidaire |
|---|---|
| Model | EMW788BLUARGENT |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.3 × 18.9 × 11.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.7 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Defrost |
| Heating Method | microwave radiation |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 700 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 5 |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Energy Consumption | 700 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 700 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Painted Metal |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Blue |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Human Interface Input | Dial |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Microwave |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Item Type Name | FRIGIDAIRE EMW788RETRO 0.7 cu. ft. Retro Microwave, Azure-Argent |
| Cooking Program | Defrost, Power levels, Timer |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Additional Features | Child Safety Lock, Digital Kitchen Timer, Express Cook, One-Touch Cooking Menus |
| Import Designation | Imported |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact microwave ovens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIGIDAIRE EMW788RETRO 0.7 cu. ft. Retro MicrowaveThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 480 | 4.0 / 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 |
| 1.6 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven in WhiteMagic Chef | 4.4 / 5 | 403 | 4.2 / 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 Frigidaire EMW788BLUARGENT
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the capacity of the Frigidaire EMW788RETRO microwave?
It is a 0.7 cubic foot microwave rated at 700 watts.
Can the child lock feature be turned off?
At least one owner reports it can be disabled through the settings, and the machine ships with a quick guide showing how.
Is this microwave large enough for full dinner plates?
Its small 0.7 cubic foot cavity is better suited to small plates, drinks and snacks than full meals.