Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) vs IKEA GÅTEBO: Which Microwave Is Better?

The Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) and the IKEA GÅTEBO are both combination microwaves that also offer convection cooking, air frying, and grilling accessories, but the Toshiba is a better choice for most people. While both microwaves are equally easy to use, the Toshiba is a more powerful model with a larger internal capacity, so it cooks a bit faster and can fit larger dishes. It's also quieter, and it has a cooking sensor, which makes certain tasks, like defrosting or heating a beverage, more hands-off.

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Variants

ML-EC42P(BS) (Black Stainless Steel)
ML-EC42P(SS) (Stainless Steel)

GÅTEBO (Black)

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Black Stainless Steel

ML-EC42P(BS)

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Black

GÅTEBO

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IKEA

Stainless Steel

ML-EC42P(SS)

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Black

GÅTEBO

Amazon.com

Black

GÅTEBO

Walmart.com

Black

GÅTEBO

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Black

GÅTEBO

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Black

GÅTEBO

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Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

7.5

6.7

Power

8.5

6.8

Internal Capacity

7.2

5.9

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Everyday Use

7.5

6.7

Power

8.5

6.8

Design

Body

Microwave Dimensions Photo

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Installation

Countertop

Height

13.0" (33.0 cm)

11.5" (29.2 cm)

Width

21.8" (55.3 cm)

19.4" (49.3 cm)

Depth Without Handle

20.0" (50.8 cm)

15.9" (40.3 cm)

Depth With Handle

21.3" (54.1 cm)

17.0" (43.3 cm)

Power Cord Length

3.58 ft (1.09 m)

3.66 ft (1.12 m)

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Internal Capacity

7.2

5.9

Cooking Chamber Photo

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Advertised Chamber Volume

1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 L)

0.9 cu. ft. (25.8 L)

Turntable Diameter

13.6" (34.5 cm)

11.3" (28.8 cm)

Chamber Height

8.5" (21.6 cm)

7.8" (19.8 cm)

Chamber Width

15.6" (39.6 cm)

13.2" (33.5 cm)

Chamber Depth

15.2" (38.7 cm)

12.4" (31.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume

1.17 cu. ft. (33.1 L)

0.74 cu. ft. (20.9 L)

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Features

Control Panel Picture

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Cooking Sensor

Yes

Convection Cooking

Yes

Add Time Button

Yes

Mute Sounds Button

Yes

Lock Controls Button

Yes

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Ease Of Use

7.0

Usability Video

Control Interface

Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100%

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50%

Door Release

Handle

In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Performance

Power

8.5

6.8

Microwave Power Graph

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Inverter Technology

Advertised Microwave Output Power

1,000 W

900 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power

686 W

571 W

In-Use Noise

8.4

8.0

Noise Video

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power

46.2 dBA

49.2 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Marshmallow Heatmap

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate

Area Of Underheated Turntable

29%

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Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)

87 °F (31 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power)

115 °F (64 °C)

N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)

93 °F (34 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power)

100 °F (55 °C)

N/A

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Black Stainless Steel

ML-EC42P(BS)

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Black

GÅTEBO

SEE PRICE

IKEA

Stainless Steel

ML-EC42P(SS)

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Black

GÅTEBO

Amazon.com

Black

GÅTEBO

Walmart.com

Black

GÅTEBO

Lowes.com

Black

GÅTEBO

HomeDepot.com

Black

GÅTEBO

BestBuy.com

Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS)

IKEA GÅTEBO

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) vs IKEA GÅTEBO

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Our Verdict

Variants

Review

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Main Differences for Everyday Use

Threshold

Everyday Use

Power See Details

Internal Capacity See Details

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

Power

Body

Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation

Height

Width

Depth Without Handle

Depth With Handle

Power Cord Length

Internal Capacity

Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume

Turntable Diameter

Chamber Height

Chamber Width

Chamber Depth

Measured Chamber Volume

Features

Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor

Convection Cooking

Add Time Button

Mute Sounds Button

Lock Controls Button

Ease Of Use

Usability Video

Control Interface

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100%

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50%

Door Release

In The Box

In The Box Photo

Power

Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology

Advertised Microwave Output Power

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power

In-Use Noise

Noise Video

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate

Area Of Underheated Turntable

Grayscale Range Turntable

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)

Food Temperature Range (100% Power)

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)

Food Temperature Range (50% Power)

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Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) vs IKEA GÅTEBO: Main Discussion

Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Power

Internal Capacity