Compact Wave
BrevilleReleased Mar 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jun 5, 2026
This stylish microwave offers intuitive controls, a soft-close door, and premium build quality for convenient kitchen use. The Breville Compact Wave scores 60/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the microwaves category. Coverage includes reviews from Nytimes, Consumerreports, and Techgearlab.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
Pros
- Easy to use(3)
- Soft-close door(2)
Cons
- Fair defrost performance(4)
- High price(2)
- Fair heating evenness(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Breville Smooth Wave looks beautiful and has the easiest to use control panel of any microwave tested, but it costs significantly more than the top pick while failing to match its performance.
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The Breville Compact Wave performed only 'fair' in both heating evenness and auto-defrost lab tests conducted by Consumer Reports.
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This pricey product failed to pair a top-notch performance with its premium price tag, struggling with defrosting and delivering overall lackluster results in heating metrics.
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