Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave
#2 in Built-inFull review
A compact 0.9 cu ft built-in for RVs with a shallow cabinet opening. It comes with its trim kit.
Amazon $249.95$249.95
The Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave is the better RV microwave overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave leads on features and warranty. The Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave wins on value and capacity. The Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave costs $53.30 less ($196.65 vs $249.95).
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Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave
#3 in Built-inFull review
A like-for-like swap for the Contoure microwave many campers left the factory with. The short warranty is the drawback.
Amazon $196.65$196.65
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave for features (installs with no extra parts vs none of the listed features) and warranty (1-year warranty vs 90-day warranty).
- Choose the Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave for value ($196.65 per cu ft ($196.65, 1 cu ft) vs $277.72 per cu ft ($249.95, 0.9 cu ft)) and capacity (1 cu ft vs 0.9 cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every built-in RV microwave; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave | Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 49 $277.72 per cu ft ($249.95, 0.9 cu ft) | 78 $196.65 per cu ft ($196.65, 1 cu ft) |
| Capacity 15% | 10 0.9 cu ft | 20 1 cu ft |
| Cooking power 15% | 67 900 W cooking power | 67 900 W cooking power |
| Input draw 15% | 86 1,350 W rated input | 86 1,350 W rated input |
| Features 20% | 35 installs with no extra parts | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 12 90-day warranty |
Specifications
| Suburban 3056AST 0.9 cu ft RV Microwave | Contoure RV-980B 1.0 cu ft RV Microwave | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Mounting | Built-in | Built-in |
| Modes | Microwave | Microwave |
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Cooking power | 900 W | 900 W |
| Turntable | 10.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Power | ||
| Rated input | 1,350 W | 1,350 W |
| Rated current | 15 A | 9.6 A |
| Voltage | 120 V AC | 120 V AC |
| Fit | ||
| Outside (W x H x D) | 23.4 x 15 x 14 in | 19 x 11.5 x 15 in |
| Cutout (W x H x D) | 21.5 x 14.5 x 12 in | - |
| Trim kit | Included | Sold separately |
| Weight | 29 lb | - |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 90 days |