What is Power?
Power (watts) & power levels
Heating output and how finely you can dial it down.
Short answer
Cheap models offer only 3 power levels — poor for defrosting.
Power when buying a microwave oven
Heating output and how finely you can dial it down.
Why it matters: 800W+ reheats quickly; multiple levels matter for defrosting without cooking edges.
Look for: Cheap models offer only 3 power levels — poor for defrosting.
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