Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) vs Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS)
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Our Verdict

Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS)

Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1

The Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 is a better microwave than the Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) for most people, mainly because it's easier to use. The Breville's dials and physical buttons let you adjust the time and power level in just a few steps, while the Toshiba's membrane touch panel gives you less feedback and takes several presses to change the power level. Both double as a convection oven and an air fryer, and both run quietly. That said, the Toshiba heats food faster and has a bigger cooking chamber, so it may suit you better if you often reheat large portions or use big dishes.

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Variants

  • ML-EC42P(BS) (Black Stainless Steel)
  • ML-EC42P(SS) (Stainless Steel)
  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Black Stainless Steel)
  • the Combi Wave 3 in 1 (Brushed Stainless Steel)

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ML-EC42P(BS)
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ML-EC42P(SS)
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.5
7.8

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
9.2

Power 
 

8.5
6.9

Internal Capacity 
 

7.2
6.6

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) Microwave Dimensions Photo
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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

13.0" (33.0 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)

Width  

21.8" (55.3 cm)
20.5" (52.0 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

20.0" (50.8 cm)
18.8" (47.8 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

21.3" (54.1 cm)
20.5" (52.0 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.58 ft (1.09 m)
3.62 ft (1.10 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

7.2
6.6

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 L)
1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

13.6" (34.5 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

8.5" (21.6 cm)
8.4" (21.3 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

15.6" (39.6 cm)
13.8" (35.1 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

15.2" (38.7 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.17 cu. ft. (33.1 L)
0.94 cu. ft. (26.6 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

Yes
Yes

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
No

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
9.2

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Dials + Physical Buttons

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
2

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
3

Door Release 
 

Handle
Handle

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Performance

Power 
 

8.5
6.9

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Inverter Technology 
 

No
Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,000 W
1,100 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

686 W
586 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.4
8.5

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

46.2 dBA
45.7 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

1%
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Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

72
41

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

29%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

72
46

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

87 °F (31 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

115 °F (64 °C)
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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Breville the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

93 °F (34 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

100 °F (55 °C)
N/A

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ML-EC42P(BS)
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the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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Stainless Steel
ML-EC42P(SS)
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the Combi Wave 3 in 1
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