Comparison: Best Convection Microwave Oven Under 6000 (Updated | Dec 8th)
Looking for the best convection microwave oven under ₹6000 that doesn’t skimp on performance? You’re not alone. With so many options promising big results on a budget, it’s tough to know which one truly delivers. We’ve tested the top contenders—checking for even cooking, ease of use, and real kitchen value—so you don’t have to guess. Whether you’re baking, grilling, or just reheating with flair, we’ll help you find the perfect fit that won’t break the bank.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for 8-in-1 powerhouse: TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven
- Best for premium over-range: GE JVM3160RFSS 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Stainless Steel Bundle with 2 YR CPS Enhanced Protection Pack
- Best for compact air-fry: GE GCST10A1WSS 1.0 Cu Ft Convection Microwave Oven
- Best for rv-ready combo: Tough Grade RV Convection Microwave with Air Fryer | 6-in-1 Built-In Combo Oven – Microwave
- Best for power vent otg: BLACK+DECKER EM044KB19 Over The Range Microwave Oven with One Touch
- Best for smart drawer oven: SHARP SMD2499FS Smart Convection Microwave Drawer Oven with Easy Wave Open
- Best for commercial flex: AAOBOSI 24 Inch Built in Microwave Convection Oven
- Best for classic otg: Sharp R1874T 1.1 cu. ft. 850W Sharp Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Convection Microwave Oven
- Best for family air-fry: Toshiba Air Fryer Combo 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven
- Best for sleek black air-fry: Toshiba Air Fryer Combo 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven
Product Comparison: Best Convection Microwave Oven Under 6000
8-in-1 Powerhouse
TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, with Convection, Broil, Odor Removal Mode, 12.4″ Position Memory Turntable, Child-Lock, 1.0 Cu.ft, Black Stainless Steel, ML2-EC10SA(BS)
TOSHIBA
- Two-Step Child Lock: This mandatory safety feature for microwaves helps prevent unintended use by younger family members, plesase open the machine according to the steps shown in the figure.
- 8-in-1 Multifuntional Microwave One microwave with multi-functions of microwave, air fry, bake(convection), broil (grill), combi., low temp., odor removal, defrost can fulfill more usages.
- Healthy Air Fryer Microwave Combo: Enjoy your wholesome fried food with original taste but less fat with healthy air fry.
- Microwave output power 1000 watts, input power 1600 watts. External dimension (WxDxH): 20.6*18.0*11.8 inches, internal dimension (WxDxH):14.0*13.2*9.5 inches, 12.4-inch position memory turntable
- Compact Size but Large Capacity & Powerful: Small Footprint as Kitchen Essential, 12.4inch removable turntable can fit a whole roasted chicken, 12 inch pizza and 8*4 inch casserole, offers the perfect balance of size and convenience.
- Convenience Features with One-touch popcorn, easy-to-turn knobs, position memory turntable, speedy cooking, multistage cooking, clock and kitchen timer, mute function. Stylish Appearance Classic black stainless steel finishes with easy to clean stainless steel interior
Premium Over-Range
GE JVM3160RFSS 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Stainless Steel Bundle with 2 YR CPS Enhanced Protection Pack
GE
- GE USA AUTHORIZED – Includes 2 Year Extended Protection Plan in ADDITION to the Included FULL
- Charcoal filter replacement for microwaves with behind the door grille | 1.6 cu. ft. capacity | Convenience cooking | controls | Dimensions: 13″D x 16″W x 9″H
- BUNDLE INCLUDES: GE 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Stainless Steel
- 2 Year Premium Extended Service Protection Plan
Compact Air-Fry
GE GCST10A1WSS 1.0 Cu Ft Convection Microwave Oven, 1050W Countertop Air Fry Microwave with Broil & Crisper Pan, Compact Stainless Steel Design
GE
- COMPACT YET POWERFUL: This 1,050-watt & 1.0 CU FT. compact microwave offers the perfect balance of size and convenience, designed to fit perfectly in dorm rooms, offices and kitchens alike
- AIR FRY MODE: Enjoy healthier, crispier versions of your favorite foods with the built-in air fryer that delivers fast, perfectly browned results
- CONVECTION MODE: Enjoy perfectly even browning using convection technology and an elevated rack that lets hot air flow around your food for consistent results
- BROIL MODE: Built-in broiler radiates high heat to sear, caramelize, and finish foods just like a traditional grill rack
- PRESET CONTROLS: Use microwave preset controls like Fries and Nuggets to make operation quick and easy, while ensuring precisely cooked results
- TWO-STEP CHILD LOCK: This mandatory feature helps prevent unintended use by younger family members, with the option to deactivate it if not needed
- GLASS TURNTABLE: Rotates food throughout the cycle for even through cooking of food
RV-Ready Combo
Tough Grade RV Convection Microwave with Air Fryer | 6-in-1 Built-In Combo Oven – Microwave, Grill, Convection, Broil, Air Fry, Combo | 1.0 Cu Ft | Trim Kit Included | Replaces High Pointe & Greystone
Tough Grade
- All-in-One Cooking Versatility – Combines six cooking modes—microwave, convection, broil, grill, air fry, and combo cooking—into one compact appliance, giving you full kitchen functionality in your RV without needing multiple devices.
- Preset Auto Menu and One-Touch Programs – Features an innovative auto menu for cake, beverages, fresh vegetables, and meats, along with one-touch convenience settings for popcorn, pizza, potato, reheat, and defrost—ensuring fast, accurate results with minimal effort.
- Precision and Efficiency Controls – Multi-stage cooking, speedy cooking, and defrost by weight or time allow you to customize your cooking process, while ECO mode reduces energy use, and the mute option keeps operations quiet and disruption-free.
- Safety and User-Friendly Operation – Featuring a child lock for protection, a clear 12.4″ glass turntable for even heating, and a built-in clock and timer to help manage meal prep efficiently.
- Designed for RV Integration – Includes a trim kit for seamless built-in installation and directly replaces High Pointe and Greystone models; not for under-cabinet mounting, ensuring safe and correct airflow during use.
- Optimized for Compact Spaces – Offers a generous 1.0 cu ft interior capacity while maintaining manageable exterior dimensions (20 ½” W x 11 ⅞” H x 18 ¼” D; 24″ W x 16 ¾” H with trim), making it a perfect fit for RV kitchens without compromising performance.
- Durable and Lightweight Construction – Built to handle travel demands with a net weight of just 45.4 lbs, this microwave provides a reliable and space-saving solution for on-the-go cooking.
Power Vent OTG
BLACK+DECKER EM044KB19 Over The Range Microwave Oven with One Touch, 1000 Watts, 400 CFM and Auto Cooking, OTR 1.9 Cu.ft
BLACK+DECKER
- Pre-programmed auto menus for popcorn, potato, vegetable, pizza, snack, bacon, frozen dinner, rice, and frozen breakfast..Rated Voltage : 120V – 60Hz
- 1000 Watts with ten power settings, clock and kitchen timer, 30 seconds express cooking and child lock.
- Cooktop LED lighting that offers a clear and bright vision for your meals on cooktop.
- Two-speed, 400-CFM venting fan system.
- Turntable On/Off function allows you to cook large dishes.
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 29.9” x 15.4” x 16.4”, Internal dimensions: 19.84” x 13.78” x 9.09” (W X D X H) Turntable Diameter: 13.5”
- English installation instructions can be viewed on the page.
Smart Drawer Oven
SHARP SMD2499FS Smart Convection Microwave Drawer Oven with Easy Wave Open, 24-inch, 1.4 Cubic Feet, 950 Watt, Concealed Glass Touch Control Panel, Works with Alexa Certified, Edge to Edge Black Glass
Sharp
- First-in-its-Class Convection Microwave Drawer Oven
- Dual Convection Fans for Turntable-Free Baking, Roasting, Grilling, and Air Frying
- Smart-Home Ready with Alexa Compatibility and Sharp Kitchen App
- “Easy Wave Open” for Quick, Touchless Opening of the Convection Microwave Drawer Oven
- Built-In Airflow Control for Flush Mounting; 120V Standard U.S. Household Outlet; Concealed, Touch Glass Controls are Easy-to-See and Operate at a Convenient 45° Angle
Commercial Flex
AAOBOSI 24 Inch Built in Microwave Convection Oven,1.6 Cu.Ft Wall Microwave Ovens Air Fryer Combos(upgraded), 1000Watt Power Sensor&Auto Cook, 12 Cooking Modes, Drop Down Door,Stainless Steel
AAOBOSI
- 【Precision Cooking&Large Capacity】The microwave oven has 1.6 Cu.Ft capacity and 11 different microwave power levels for precise temperature and time timing settings. You can adjust the cooking power from 0% to 100% to easily select the different levels needed to cook different foods for fast, efficient and perfect cooking, ideal for the kitchen. The built-in LED light allows you to see exactly how your food or drinks are heating up through the insulated door glass. When the microwave air fryer power is set to 0, the countertop microwave will turn on the fan to clean the cavity of flavours.Product Size:23.4in x22.4in x17.9in(WxDxH)–Outward-Downward Opening,Reserve Sufficient Space.
- 【12 Cooking Types】Inside the stainless steel microwave are set to correspond to 12 functions, including AUTO DEFROST, SENSOR COOK, SENSOR REHEAT, AIR FRY, POPCORN, BEVERAGE, PIZZA, AUTO MENU, BROIL HIGH-LOW, POWVER LEVEL, CONVECTION, PREHEAT modes. The 1000 watt microwave air fryer has a Beverage Heating function and 2 Defrost Functions: defrosts mince and meat. Pizza Function: allows the user to make 3 types of pizza. Popcorn Function: allows the user to pop 3 different sizes of popcorn in the microwave. Easily and quickly create your family food feast.
- 【One Touch Smart Cooking&Airfry】Commercial Microwave oven is equipped with glass touch control and Auto Menu Function built-in 8 preset auto-cooking programmes, which can cook food automatically with one touch, saving your time. Comes with two Auto Sensing Cooking modes, the over the range microwave oven sensor heating mode will automatically sense to determine the cooking time and power needed for each food to cook many of your favourite foods(Can identify meat, vegetables, potatoes, seafood, frozen food). Airfry Function:Including 10 commonly used air fried food automatic mode and manual DIY mode.
- 【Easy to Clean】The wall oven microwave combos shell is high-quality stainless steel, rust and scratch resistant, beautiful and neat, and the inner coated metal interior, which allows you to wipe and clean spills in the microwave ovens quickly and easily, so you can have more time to enjoy your life. Child Lock: prevent children from accidentally touching it, giving your family more peace of mind. Timing Function: Set cooking time freely. Convection Broil Mode: The fan distributes hot air evenly around the food, and 360° hot air circulation in the electric oven ensures even heat distribution for consistent cooking results.
- 【Multiple Accessory Design】Turntable: Rotates 360° to provide even heat. Ceramic Tray: Suitable for both microwave and conventional cooking. You can place food such as popcorn bags or potatoes directly on the ceramic tray, which gets hot quickly during convection cooking. Grill Rack: The included removable grill rack creates a dual cooking zone, increasing the ability to cook multiple dishes at the same time.Grill pan: cannot be used at the same time as the microwave function, it is recommended to use both the grill and the grill pan when cooking food that may drip on the grill. Wire Mesh Rack: For grilling such as steaks, sausages and toast. Cooking Guide manual:food cooking guide.
- Product Size:23.4in x22.4in x17.9in(WxDxH), Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz,(need 20A plug); Built for speed and convenience with 1750 watts broil element, 1000 watts microwave power, 1700 watts convection element.AAOBOSI microwave oven offers over 30 specialized cooking modes for you to choose and use, making it an excellent choice for both household and commercial cooking.Note: Please avoid using it in an empty cavity.If you encounter any transportation or usage issues, please contact us and we will provide you with a satisfactory solution. In addition,we offer lifetime technical support and customer service within 12 hours.
Classic OTG
Sharp R1874T 1.1 cu. ft. 850W Sharp Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Convection Microwave Oven
Sharp
- 850-watt, over-the-range convection microwave browns, bakes, broils, crisps, and roasts
- 2-color, 7-digit, interactive display; Smart and Easy sensor settings
- 1.1-cubic-foot, stainless-steel interior with light; 13-inch turntable provides even heating
- Built-in exhaust system; hood light, powerful fan, low and high racks included
- Outer Dimensions: 29-15/16 by 16-11/32 by 15-9/32 inches
- Inner Dimensions: 13-13/16 by 8-1/16 by 17-1/8
Family Air-Fry
Toshiba Air Fryer Combo 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Smart Sensor, Convection, Mute Function, Position Memory 13.6″ Turntable, 1.5 Cu Ft, 1000W, Silver, ML-EC42P(SS)
TOSHIBA
- 4-in-1 Multifuntional Countertop Microwave One microwave with multi-functions of microwave, air fry, convection, combination cooking (microwave plus convection) can fulfill more usages
- Healthy Air Fryer Combo Enjoy your wholesome fried food with original taste but less fat with healthy air fry
- One Kitchen Appliance, Better Texture Combines microwave and convection cooking in one appliance, with auto bake, defrosting and auto roast menus. Also with pre-programmed sensor menu for optimum result of popular foods like frozen pizza, vegetables and more
- Large Capacity for a Family Size 13.6inch removable turntable can fit a whole roasted chicken, 12-inch pizza
- Stylish Appearance: Stainless steel finish (color of door frame is stainless steel, enclosure is black) with easy to clean stainless steel interior
- Convenience Features One-touch popcorn, memory function, speedy cooking, multistage cooking, clock and kitchen timer, mute function. Mute function: If you wish to mute the buzzer of the microwave, press and hold the button “8” on the keypad for 3-5 seconds. The buzzer is automatically switched off after a long beep
- Product Specs 1000 watts microwave power with 10 power settings; external dimension (W*D*H): 21.77*21.38*12.87 inches, internal dimension (W*D*H): 15.5*15.35*10.2 inches, Φ 13.6″ position memory turntable
- Included components: 1 Turntable 1 Manual 1 Grill Rack 1 Grill Tray
Sleek Black Air-Fry
Toshiba Air Fryer Combo 4-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Smart Sensor, Convection, Mute Function, Position Memory 13.6″ Turntable, 1.5 Cu Ft, 1000W, Black, ML-EC42P(BS)
TOSHIBA
- 4-in-1 Multifuntional Countertop Microwave One microwave with multi-functions of microwave, air fry, convection, combination cooking (microwave plus convection) can fulfill more usages.
- Healthy Air Fryer Combo Enjoy your wholesome fried food with original taste but less fat with healthy air fry
- One Kitchen Appliance, Better Texture Combines microwave and convection cooking in one appliance; with auto bake, defrosting and auto roast menus; Also with pre-programmed sensor menu for optimum result of popular foods like frozen pizza, vegetables and more.
- Large Capacity for a Family Size 13.6inch removable turntable can fit a whole roasted chicken, 12-inch pizza
- Stylish Appearance: Black Stainless steel finish with easy to clean stainless steel interior.
- Convenience Features One-touch popcorn, memory function, speedy cooking, multistage cooking, clock and kitchen timer, mute function. Mute function: If you wish to mute the buzzer of the microwave, press and hold the button “8” on the keypad for 3-5 seconds; The buzzer is automatically switched off after a long beep.
- Product Specs 1000 watts microwave power with 10 power settings; external dimension (WxDxH): 21.77×21.38×12.87 inches, internal dimension (WxDxH): 15.5×15.35×10.2 inches, 13.6″ position memory turntable
- Included components: 1 Turntable 1 Manual 1 Grill Rack 1 Grill Tray
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What capacity should I look for in a convection microwave under $6,000?
Consider how many people you regularly cook for and the size of dishes you plan to prepare. A 1.0‑1.2 cu ft. model works well for couples or small families, while 1.5‑1.6 cu ft. units can handle whole chickens and large pizza trays. Also measure your countertop or cabinet space to ensure the appliance fits comfortably.
How do countertop and over‑the‑range convection microwaves differ in functionality?
Countertop models, like the Toshiba 8‑in‑1, are portable and usually include a larger turntable for flexible cooking, while over‑the‑range units, such as the GE JVM3160RFSS, integrate a vent hood that saves cabinet space but may have a smaller interior cavity. Over‑the‑range microwaves also double as exhaust fans, which can be a benefit in open‑concept kitchens. Choose based on your kitchen layout and whether you need built‑in ventilation.
Which models offer the best air‑fry performance?
The Toshiba Air Fryer Combo (8‑in‑1) and the GE GCST10A1WSS both feature dedicated air‑fry modes with high‑speed fans that produce crispy results with little oil. The Tough Grade RV combo also includes an air‑fry function but is geared toward RV installations. Look for models that list a separate air‑fry wattage (often around 1000 W) and a sizable turntable or basket for even airflow.
Is a child lock an essential safety feature, and which microwaves include it?
A child lock prevents accidental activation and is especially important in homes with young children. The Toshiba 8‑in‑1 and the Tough Grade RV convection microwave both list a two‑step child lock, while many over‑the‑range models, like the GE JVM3160RFSS, do not mention it. If safety is a priority, prioritize units that explicitly advertise a child‑lock mechanism.
How important is microwave wattage for cooking speed and results?
Higher wattage generally means faster heating and more even cooking, especially for convection and air‑fry functions. Models range from 850 W (Sharp R1874T) to 1050 W (GE GCST10A1WSS) and 1000 W (most Toshiba and GE over‑the‑range units). For quick reheating and crisping, aim for at least 1000 W, but remember that larger capacity units may need slightly more power to maintain performance.
What role do convection fans and interior racks play in cooking quality?
Dual convection fans, like those in the Sharp SMD2499FS drawer oven, circulate hot air more uniformly, reducing hot spots and improving browning. An elevated rack, found on the GE GCST10A1WSS, allows air to flow around the food, which is ideal for roasting and baking. Choosing a model with these features will give you results closer to a traditional oven.
Do preset cooking programs add value, and which microwaves have the most useful presets?
Preset menus simplify cooking by automatically selecting time, power, and temperature for common foods such as pizza, popcorn, and frozen vegetables. The Toshiba 8‑in‑1, GE GCST10A1WSS, and the AAOBOSI 24‑inch built‑in unit all offer multiple auto‑menus, while the Black+Decker over‑the‑range provides ten pre‑programmed options. If you want convenience and consistent results, prioritize models with a broad preset library.
What should I consider regarding warranty and service plans for long‑term reliability?
Extended protection plans can offset repair costs, especially for higher‑priced over‑the‑range units. GE includes a two‑year premium service plan with the JVM3160RFSS, which can be valuable if you anticipate heavy use. Check the manufacturer’s standard warranty length and read reviews about durability before deciding on an additional service contract.