Waring WMO90
#4 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 0.9 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes and server stations. It stores 100 settings with a Braille keypad, but carries only a one-year warranty.
Amazon $319$319
The Waring WMO90 is the better commercial microwave overall, rated 2.8 to 2.1. The Waring WMO90 leads on programmability and duty rating. The Midea 1025F0A wins on warranty. The Midea 1025F0A costs $19 less ($300 vs $319).
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Midea 1025F0A
#15 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 0.9 cu ft dial commercial microwave for break rooms, vending and convenience stores. It keeps controls to a single timer dial at $300.
Amazon $300$300
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waring WMO90 for programmability (100 programs, 3 stages, 5 power levels vs no stored programs, 1 stage, 1 power level) and duty rating (maker rates it medium duty vs maker rates it light duty).
- Choose the Midea 1025F0A for warranty (1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron vs 1-year parts and labor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1,200 W commercial microwave; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Waring WMO90 | Midea 1025F0A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Power 25% | 8 1,000 W output | 8 1,000 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 57 0.9 cu ft cavity | 57 0.9 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 81 100 programs, 3 stages, 5 power levels | 0 no stored programs, 1 stage, 1 power level |
| Duty rating 15% | 50 maker rates it medium duty | 0 maker rates it light duty |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year parts and labor | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron |
Specifications
| Waring WMO90 | Midea 1025F0A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Duty rating | Medium | Light |
| Energy feed | - | Bottom |
| Magnetrons | - | 1 |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft | 0.9 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | - | 12.9 x 13.6 x 7.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | - | 12 in platter |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Dial |
| Stored programs | 100 | None (dial) |
| Memory pads | 10 | - |
| Cooking stages | 3 | 1 |
| Power levels | 5 | 1 |
| Longest timer | 60 min | 6 min |
| Braille keypad | Yes | No |
| Door handle | - | Grab handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Input power | - | 1,500 W |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 20 x 17 x 12.2 in (W x D x H) | 20.1 x 17 x 12.2 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 39 lb | 32.4 lb |
| Stackable | - | No |
| Certifications | cULus, ETL Sanitation | UL, cUL, ETL Sanitation |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Magnetron warranty | - | 3 years |