Breville the Smooth Wave vs IKEA GÅTEBO

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Breville the Smooth Wave
IKEA GÅTEBO

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Updated Mar 06, 2026 05:39 PM

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Our Verdict

Breville the Smooth Wave

IKEA GÅTEBO

The Breville the Smooth Wave is a better microwave than the IKEA GÅTEBO for most people. The Breville is more powerful and has a larger internal capacity, so it can fit larger dishes and cook a bit faster. It's also easier to use, with dials and physical buttons instead of a membrane touch panel, which is less responsive. While the IKEA lets you start simple cooking tasks with a single button, the Breville is easy to use for both simple and more complex tasks. Plus, it has a cooking sensor, which makes certain tasks, like defrosting, more hands-off. That said, the IKEA is quieter and much more affordable. It also includes options for convection cooking, air frying, and even grilling, which is handy if you're looking to save space or cash with a combo model.

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Variants

  • the Smooth Wave (Brushed Stainless Steel)
  • GÅTEBO (Black)

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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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GÅTEBO
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IKEA
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Breville
Black
GÅTEBO
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.3
6.7

Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
7.0

Power 
 

8.7
6.8

Internal Capacity 
 

7.0
5.9

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Microwave Dimensions Photo
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IKEA GÅTEBO Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

12.4" (31.4 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)

Width  

20.4" (51.9 cm)
19.4" (49.3 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

16.5" (42.0 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

17.9" (45.4 cm)
17.0" (43.3 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.46 ft (1.06 m)
3.66 ft (1.12 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

7.0
5.9

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Cooking Chamber Photo
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IKEA GÅTEBO Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)
0.9 cu. ft. (25.8 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
11.3" (28.8 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

9.3" (23.7 cm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.9" (35.3 cm)
13.2" (33.5 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

14.7" (37.4 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.10 cu. ft. (31.3 L)
0.74 cu. ft. (20.9 L)
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Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Control Panel Picture
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IKEA GÅTEBO Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
No

Convection Cooking 
 

No
Yes

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
Yes
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Ease Of Use 
 

9.2
7.0

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Dials + Physical Buttons
Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

2
1

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

3
7

Door Release 
 

Handle
Handle

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave In The Box Photo
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IKEA GÅTEBO In The Box Photo
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Performance

Power 
 

8.7
6.8

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Microwave Power Graph
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IKEA GÅTEBO Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

Yes
No

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,200 W
900 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

701 W
571 W

In-Use Noise 
 

7.1
8.0

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

53.4 dBA
49.2 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Marshmallow Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

100%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

15
21

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

67%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

18
21
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Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

90 °F (32 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

96 °F (53 °C)
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Breville the Smooth Wave Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

114 °F (46 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

77 °F (43 °C)
N/A
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Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Black
GÅTEBO
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IKEA
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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BestBuy.com
Black
GÅTEBO
Amazon.com
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Breville
Black
GÅTEBO
Walmart.com
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
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Walmart.com
Black
GÅTEBO
Lowes.com
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
Lowes.com
Black
GÅTEBO
HomeDepot.com
Brushed Stainless Steel
the Smooth Wave
HomeDepot.com
Black
GÅTEBO
BestBuy.com

Breville the Smooth Wave

IKEA GÅTEBO

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