Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) vs Breville the Smooth Wave: Which Microwave Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Internal Capacity

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Products

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Sep 15, 2026 01:45 PM

Breville the Smooth Wave Picture

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Picture

Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology Yes

Convection Cooking No

Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology Yes

Convection Cooking No

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Breville the Smooth Wave

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS)

The Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) and Breville the Smooth Wave are both countertop ovens, but they have different strengths. If you want higher capacity and faster cooking times, go with the Toshiba. The Breville, on the other hand, is a solid all-around option that's easier to use. Its dials and physical buttons let you set a custom time or power level in a fraction of the steps the Toshiba's membrane panel requires, and its handle-style door beats the Toshiba's less-intuitive upward-trigger release.

Variants

the Smooth Wave (Brushed Stainless Steel)

ML-EM45PIT(BS) (Black Stainless Steel)

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Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

8.4

8.2

Ease Of Use

9.2

7.0

Internal Capacity

7.0

8.1

Power

8.7

10

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

8.4

8.2

Power

8.7

10

Design

Body

Microwave Dimensions Photo

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation

Countertop

Countertop

Height

12.4" (31.4 cm)

13.0" (33.1 cm)

Width

20.4" (51.9 cm)

21.8" (55.3 cm)

Depth Without Handle

16.5" (42.0 cm)

17.9" (45.5 cm)

Depth With Handle

17.9" (45.4 cm)

19.1" (48.5 cm)

Power Cord Length

3.46 ft (1.06 m)

3.62 ft (1.10 m)

Internal Capacity

7.0

8.1

Cooking Chamber Photo

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume

1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)

1.6 cu. ft. (45.3 L)

Turntable Diameter

12.4" (31.5 cm)

13.6" (34.5 cm)

Chamber Height

9.3" (23.7 cm)

9.9" (25.1 cm)

Chamber Width

13.9" (35.3 cm)

15.4" (39.2 cm)

Chamber Depth

14.7" (37.4 cm)

17.1" (43.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume

1.10 cu. ft. (31.3 L)

1.51 cu. ft. (42.9 L)

Features

Control Panel Picture

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor

Yes

Yes

Convection Cooking

No

No

Add Time Button

Yes

Yes

Mute Sounds Button

Yes

Yes

Lock Controls Button

Yes

Yes

Ease Of Use

9.2

7.0

Usability Video

Control Interface

Dials + Physical Buttons

Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100%

2

1

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50%

3

7

Door Release

Handle

Button

In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) In The Box Photo

Performance

Power

8.7

10

Microwave Power Graph

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology

Yes

Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power

1,200 W

1,250 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power

701 W

820 W

In-Use Noise

8.5

8.7

Noise Video

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power

45.6 dBA

44.3 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Marshmallow Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate

100%

0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate

15

25

Area Of Underheated Turntable

67%

0%

Grayscale Range Turntable

18

35

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)

90 °F (32 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power)

96 °F (53 °C)

N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)

114 °F (46 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power)

77 °F (43 °C)

N/A

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Brushed Stainless Steel

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ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Breville the Smooth Wave

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS)

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