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Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave: price, specs & release date

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave, released 2017. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: amazon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark54/100#8 of 21 in class

The Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave is listed at $139.99 on amazon.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 20 microwaves (median $189); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 21 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave a good buy?

At $140, the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave is #7 cheapest of the 20 microwaves we track, where the median is $189. On the spec sheet, its capacity cu of 1.2 ft is above the median of the 21, its width of 20.5 in is above the median of the 20, and its release of 2017 is below the median of the 8.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave

One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), published a hands-on review of this exact model, calling it 'quite average' after formal testing. It excelled in the pork and popcorn tests but struggled to heat tomato sauce in the time given, and ran quieter than other units tested. As the sole surviving source, none of these findings are cross-verified.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-04-08

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently praised

  • Excelled in Reviewed's pork and popcorn reheating tests
  • Runs quieter than other units tested; convenient one-touch controls and mutable buzzer
  • Cheapest Toshiba with a smart sensor that adjusts cook time to steam; fingerprint-proof panel and pull-handle door

Commonly flagged

  • Struggled to heat tomato sauce in the time given; not very fast heating
  • Only 'quite average' overall after formal testing; a very standard performer
  • Slightly oversized for its 1.2 cu-ft capacity

Where reviewers disagree Single-source only: Reviewed (USA Today) is the sole surviving hands-on body for the exact EM131A5C-BS, so no cross-tester agreement or dispute could be established.

The sources (1)

Reviewed lab-tested ·

This Toshiba excelled in the pork and popcorn tests
it really struggled to heat tomato sauce in the time given
Ultimately, this is a very standard microwave.

Specifications

Price (US)$139.99 Lowe's list price; Amazon/Walmart typical ~$129-149
BrandToshiba
Released2017
Capacity cu (ft)1.2
Wattage (W)1000
Typecountertop
Width (in)20.5
InverterNo
Sensor cookingYes
Preset count12
TurntableYes

Source: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by lowes.com. Capacity 1.2 cu ft, 12 auto menus, smart humidity sensor, 12.4-in removable turntable, 20.5-in width confirmed across Amazon (manufacturer listing), Walmart, Lowe's, and rtings.com. CORRECTED wattage 1100->1000: the rated output power is 1000W per the Amazon/Walmart/Lowe's titles and rtings review; the draft's 1100W (from techreviewer) conflates input/output. No inverter. 2017 release. Price ~$129-149 across retailers; Lowe's list $139.99 used.

Is the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave worth it vs cheaper microwaves?

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave against its closest cheaper and pricier microwaves on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity cu (ft)Wattage (W)TypeWidth (in)Inverter
Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave this$139.991.21000countertop20.5No
GE JES1095SMSS 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave$1290.9900countertop19No
LG NeoChef LMC0975ST 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave$1790.91000countertop18.74Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave?

One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), published a hands-on review of this exact model, calling it 'quite average' after formal testing. It excelled in the pork and popcorn tests but struggled to heat tomato sauce in the time given, and ran quieter than other units tested. As the sole surviving source, none of these findings are cross-verified. Praised: Excelled in Reviewed's pork and popcorn reheating tests; Runs quieter than other units tested; convenient one-touch controls and mutable buzzer; Cheapest Toshiba with a smart sensor that adjusts cook time to steam; fingerprint-proof panel and pull-handle door. Flagged: Struggled to heat tomato sauce in the time given; not very fast heating; Only 'quite average' overall after formal testing; a very standard performer; Slightly oversized for its 1.2 cu-ft capacity. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave cost?

The Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave has a US price of $139.99 (Lowe's list price; Amazon/Walmart typical ~$129-149), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave compare on price?

At $140, the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave is #7 cheapest of the 20 microwaves we track, where the median is $189.

When was the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave released?

The Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave was released 2017.

What are the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave's key specs?

Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave (Toshiba): capacity cu ft 1.2, wattage w 1000, type countertop, width in 20.5, inverter No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $139.99 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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