The Toshiba EM925A5aA-BS isn't one of the absolute best compact microwaves you can buy, though it still performed practically perfectly on some of our tests. It struck a good balance between the features offered and its reasonable price.
A contracted writer for TTR, Angie has covered plenty of types of products over the years, ranging from countertop appliances and other home goods to vacuum cleaners and mold testing kits for nearly a decade. Her spare time often goes to planning improvements for her quirky 103-year-old home or hiking in the gorgeous Utah mountains. In her past role, she was a newspaper journalist and she has a bachelor's degree in Technical Writing.
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS was one of the smaller microwaves we tested, but it was not the smallest. When we loaded it up with a relatively large dinner plate and glass, there was plenty of room left.
It also fits a mixing bowl and a large popcorn bag just fine. However, if you want to cook large family dinners, this might not be the best bet.
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS microwave is not the most powerful we tested; it only has 900 watts of power, but it should still be enough for most tasks. It did just fine on our testing tasks and even impressively had the highest score for heat consistency out of all our units. This meant it heated food evenly from one side of the plate to the other, a nice change from some microwaves that leave cold spots in frozen dinners and other dishes.
This microwave's even cooking was especially evident on the marshmallow test. We melted an even layer across each unit's tray and then purposely burned them slightly to see heating patterns. The marshmallows on the EM925A5A-BS tray were pretty evenly browned all the way across. That was not the case with many competing units – some had brown stripes as a heating pattern and others with brown concentric circles.
This one was average on our popcorn-popping test in most ways. It left about 6 grams unpopped, which is not bad. There were no burned spots, which was pretty rare during our testing. The potato we microwaved also came out almost perfect using the potato button. Overall, it scored well cooking different types of food.
The EM925A5A-BS offers a nice assortment of presets and power levels, including popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetable, beverages, and dinner plate buttons. A longer warranty would add to the value of this microwave, though it is not surprising that one at this price point has just one year of coverage on everything.
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS did a nice job on our tests. It was especially good at maintaining the same heat levels across its cooking surface, and at its price point, we think it could be a worthwhile addition to your kitchen.
Would I buy the Toshiba EM925A5A-BS?
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS microwave impresses with its efficient heating and consistent performance. With 900 watts of power, it delivers reliable heating for everyday use and keeps the heat even during various cooking tasks. Although it doesn't come with advanced features like moisture sensors, the control panel has plenty of presets and power levels to accommodate most cooking needs.
The 900-watt magnetron performs well for its size and price point, heating evenly and consistently. Despite its limited interior space, it's good for cooking small to medium-sized meals, making it an ideal choice for people with little kitchen space or small cooking tasks.
| Attribute | Notes | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Efficiency | effectively handles most cooking tasks; excelled in the marshmallow test; not the most powerful | 8/10 |
| Time Consistency | maintained even heat levels across its cooking surface | 9/10 |
| Control Panel and Functionality | good range of presets and power levels; lacks advanced features like moisture sensors | 8/10 |
| Magnetron Functionality | 900-watt magnetron provides adequate power for most tasks; performs well for its size and price point | 8/10 |
| Size and Space | comfortably fits a dinner plate, mixing bowl, and large popcorn bag; may not be ideal for cooking large family dinners | 7/10 |
