The Midea 1034N1A rates 3.3 among under 1,200 W commercial microwaves; the Midea 1217G1A rates 3.1 among 1,200 W and up ones. The Midea 1034N1A costs $519 less ($500 vs $1,019).
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A 1,000 W, 1.2 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes, server stations and moderate restaurant use. It stands out for 100 stored programs and a cavity big enough for a 14 in platter.
Amazon $500A 1,200 W, 0.6 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes, server stations and moderate restaurant use. It stands out for 100 stored programs and USB menu loading.
Amazon $1,019These two sit in different power class classes (under 1,200 W and 1,200 W and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power class peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Midea 1034N1A | Midea 1217G1A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Power 25% | 8 1,000 W output | 23 1,200 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 100 1.2 cu ft cavity | 14 0.6 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 81 100 programs, 3 stages, 5 power levels | 93 100 programs, 3 stages, 11 power levels |
| Duty rating 15% | 50 maker rates it medium duty | 50 maker rates it medium duty |
| Warranty 20% | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron |
| Midea 1034N1A | Midea 1217G1A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,000 W | 1,200 W |
| Duty rating | Medium | Medium |
| Energy feed | Bottom | Top and bottom |
| Magnetrons | 1 | 2 |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 1.2 cu ft | 0.6 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | 15.1 x 14.6 x 9 in (W x D x H) | 13 x 12.2 x 6.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | 14 in platter | 12 in platter |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Touch |
| Stored programs | 100 | 100 |
| Cooking stages | 3 | 3 |
| Power levels | 5 | 11 |
| Longest timer | 60 min | 60 min |
| USB menu loading | - | Yes |
| Braille keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Door handle | Grab handle | Grab handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-20 |
| Input power | 1,600 W | 2,000 W |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 21.8 x 19.2 x 13.5 in (W x D x H) | 16.5 x 22.1 x 13.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 40.6 lb | 66.1 lb |
| Stackable | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, ETL Sanitation | UL, cUL, ETL Sanitation |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Magnetron warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
