Toshiba EM131A5C-BS vs IKEA GÅTEBO

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS
IKEA GÅTEBO

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Our Verdict

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS

IKEA GÅTEBO

The Toshiba EM131A5C-BS is a better microwave than the IKEA GÅTEBO for most people. It's more powerful but also quieter, so it cooks food a little faster without making as much noise. It also has a larger internal capacity, so it fits bigger dishes. Both microwaves are equally easy to use, but the Toshiba has a cooking sensor that can make tasks like heating a beverage or a ready-made meal easier. That said, the IKEA is a combination model that also offers convection cooking, air frying, and grilling, so you may still prefer it for the additional functions.

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Variants

  • EM131A5C-BS (Black Stainless Steel)
  • EM131A5C-SS (Stainless Steel)
  • GÅTEBO (Black)

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EM131A5C-BS
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.6
6.7

Power 
 

9.4
6.8

Internal Capacity 
 

6.9
5.9

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Dimensions Photo
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IKEA GÅTEBO Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

12.9" (32.8 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)

Width  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
19.4" (49.3 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

15.7" (40.0 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

17.0" (43.3 cm)
17.0" (43.3 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.53 ft (1.08 m)
3.66 ft (1.12 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.9
5.9

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS 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" (23.5 cm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.1" (33.2 cm)
13.2" (33.5 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

15.2" (38.6 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.06 cu. ft. (30.1 L)
0.74 cu. ft. (20.9 L)
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Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS 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 
 

7.0
7.0

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
1

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
7

Door Release 
 

Handle
Handle

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS In The Box Photo
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IKEA GÅTEBO In The Box Photo
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Performance

Power 
 

9.4
6.8

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Power Graph
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IKEA GÅTEBO Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

No
No

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
900 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

737 W
571 W
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In-Use Noise 
 

8.5
8.0

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

45.8 dBA
49.2 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Marshmallow Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

32
21

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

32
21
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Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

68 °F (20 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

132 °F (74 °C)
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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IKEA GÅTEBO Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

68 °F (20 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

106 °F (59 °C)
N/A
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Check Price

Black Stainless Steel
EM131A5C-BS
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GÅTEBO
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Stainless Steel
EM131A5C-SS
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Black
GÅTEBO
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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS

IKEA GÅTEBO

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