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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave vs Panasonic NN-SN686S Inverter Countertop Microwave

A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave is cheaper at $139.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop MicrowavePanasonic NN-SN686S Inverter Countertop Microwave
US price$139.99 (Lowe's list price; Amazon/Walmart typical ~$129-149)$294.95 (Panasonic official shop sale price)
BrandToshibaPanasonic
Released20172016
capacity cu ft1.21.2
wattage w10001200
typecountertopcountertop
width in20.520.69
inverterfalsetrue
sensor cookingtruetrue
preset count1214
turntabletruetrue
release20172016

Sources — Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19). Panasonic NN-SN686S Inverter Countertop Microwave: shop.panasonic.com (verified 2026-06-19).

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