The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS is a simple, budget-friendly microwave that's well-suited for cooking for one or for cramped kitchens. It has the basic controls most microwaves include, like ten power levels, a defrost function, and quick-start buttons. You can also mute its controls, but it lacks a steam sensor that would provide a more automatic cooking experience.
Our Verdict
- Compact design.
- Mute controls option.
- No steam sensor.
- Doesn't heat food as fast as some microwaves.
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS is a small 900-watt microwave. It heats food slightly faster than the very similar Toshiba ML2-EM09PA(BS), but not as quickly as many 1000-watt microwaves.
- Compact design.
- Mute controls option.
- No steam sensor.
- Doesn't heat food as fast as some microwaves.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 04, 2026: Version 1.1 of our microwave test bench adds a score for Internal Capacity and adds tests for Ease of Use and In-Use Noise. For a more detailed breakdown of the changes, see our full changelog.
- Updated Jul 10, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This microwave comes in either 'Black Stainless Steel' (Toshiba EM925A5A-BS) or plain 'Stainless Steel' (Toshiba EM925A5A-SS). We tested the 'Black Stainless Steel' version, and you can see the label for the unit we tested here and here.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Microwave Comparisons
The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS is a small, simple microwave. While it lacks a steam sensor and more advanced programs like 'Keep Warm' or 'Simmer,' you can mute the controls, unlike some budget microwaves. Aside from a different button layout, it's basically identical to the Toshiba ML2-EM09PA(BS), except it heats food somewhat faster. The Insignia NS-MW09SS8 is an even cheaper small microwave that performs similarly and has similar features. If you want a small, fast microwave with a steam sensor, you might want the LG LMC0975ST, although you can't mute its controls and it's much more expensive.
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