Toshiba EM131A5C-BS vs LG NeoChef MSER2090S

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS
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Our Verdict

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS

LG NeoChef MSER2090S

The LG NeoChef MSER2090S is a better microwave than the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS for most people. It's a bit more powerful and offers a much larger internal capacity, so you can use it to heat larger dishes, like a lasagna or casserole. The LG has a glass touch panel, which is more responsive than the Toshiba's membrane touch panel. It's easier to set simple cooking programs with the Toshiba, but slightly easier to dial in the cooking settings with the LG. The Toshiba is quieter, however, so you may prefer it for that reason, or if you don't need as much cooking capacity.

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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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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.6
8.3

Internal Capacity 
 

6.9
9.0

Power 
 

9.4
10

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Dimensions Photo
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

12.9" (32.8 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)

Width  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
23.9" (60.6 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

15.7" (40.0 cm)
19.3" (48.9 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

17.0" (43.3 cm)
19.3" (48.9 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.53 ft (1.08 m)
3.33 ft (1.01 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.9
9.0

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Cooking Chamber Photo
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)
2.0 cu. ft. (56.6 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
16.0" (40.6 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.1" (33.2 cm)
16.8" (42.6 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

15.2" (38.6 cm)
17.0" (43.1 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.06 cu. ft. (30.1 L)
1.85 cu. ft. (52.4 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Control Panel Picture
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

No
No

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
No

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
6.9

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Glass Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
4

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
6

Door Release 
 

Handle
Button

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS In The Box Photo
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S In The Box Photo
Performance

Power 
 

9.4
10

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Power Graph
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

No
Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
1,200 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

737 W
801 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.5
6.9

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

45.8 dBA
54.5 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Marshmallow Heatmap
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

32
31

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

32
31

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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LG NeoChef MSER2090S 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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LG NeoChef MSER2090S 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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EM131A5C-BS
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