GE JES1109RRSS vs Panasonic NN-SN68QB

Which Microwave Is Better?

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GE JES1109RRSS
Panasonic NN-SN68QB

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Updated Mar 02, 2026 04:47 PM

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Our Verdict

GE JES1109RRSS

Panasonic NN-SN68QB

The GE JES1109RRSS is a better microwave than the Panasonic NN-SN68QB for most people. While the Panasonic cooks a bit quicker, the GE is easier to use and offers convection cooking, as well as broil and bake functions. The GE's controls make it easier to start simple and more complex cooking tasks, and they include a button that makes it easy to lock the controls. It also offers somewhat quieter operation, which you may appreciate if noise is a concern. The Panasonic, on the other hand, includes a cooking sensor, which can make cooking a little more hands-off.

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Variants

  • JES1109RRSS (Stainless Steel)
  • NN-SN68QB (Black)

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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.8
7.1

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
5.4

Internal Capacity 
 

7.6
6.9

Power 
 

9.1
9.9

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

11.8" (29.9 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)

Width  

20.6" (52.4 cm)
20.1" (51.1 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

16.5" (42.0 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

N/A
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.53 ft (1.08 m)
3.64 ft (1.11 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

7.6
6.9

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 L)
1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
13.3" (33.9 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

12.7" (32.2 cm)
9.5" (24.1 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.9" (35.3 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

13.1" (33.3 cm)
14.1" (35.7 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.34 cu. ft. (37.9 L)
1.05 cu. ft. (29.6 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Cooking Sensor 
 

No
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

Yes
No

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

No
No

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
No

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
5.4

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
4

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
10

Door Release 
 

Button
Button

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Performance

Power 
 

9.1
9.9

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Inverter Technology 
 

No
Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,050 W
1,250 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

721 W
778 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.9
8.4

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

42.9 dBA
46.6 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

1%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

34
28

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

1%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

37
28

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

86 °F (30 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

107 °F (59 °C)
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

89 °F (32 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

93 °F (52 °C)
N/A

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JES1109RRSS
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NN-SN68QB
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JES1109RRSS
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NN-SN68QB
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JES1109RRSS
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NN-SN68QB
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JES1109RRSS
GE
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NN-SN68QB
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GE JES1109RRSS

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