Toshiba EM131A5C-BS vs LG NeoChef MSER2090S

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS
LG NeoChef MSER2090S 
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Our Verdict

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS

LG NeoChef MSER2090S

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Variants

  • EM131A5C-BS (Black Stainless Steel)
  • EM131A5C-SS (Stainless Steel)
  • MSER2090D (Black Stainless Steel)
  • MSER2090S (Stainless Steel)

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EM131A5C-BS
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MSER2090D
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EM131A5C-SS
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MSER2090S
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.6
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No major differences between these microwaves for everyday use. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo  

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Installation 
 

Countertop
Locked

Height  

12.9" (32.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

15.7" (40.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

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

Power Cord Length  

3.53 ft (1.08 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.9
N/A

Cooking Chamber Photo  

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Height 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.1" (33.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

15.2" (38.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.06 cu. ft. (30.1 L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
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Features  

Control Panel Picture  

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Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Locked

Convection Cooking 
 

No
Locked

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Locked

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
Locked

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
Locked
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Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
N/A

Usability Video  

LG NeoChef MSER2090S Usability Video Sample

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Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Locked

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
Lock

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
Lock

Door Release 
 

Handle
Locked

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Performance

Power 
 

9.4
N/A

Microwave Power Graph  

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Inverter Technology 
 

No
Locked

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
Lock W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

737 W
Lock W
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In-Use Noise 
 

8.5
N/A

Noise Video  

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Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

45.8 dBA
Lock dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap  

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

32
Lock

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

32
Lock
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Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap  

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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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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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EM131A5C-BS
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Stainless Steel
EM131A5C-SS
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MSER2090S
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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS

LG NeoChef MSER2090S

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