Best Galanz Microwave Air Fryer: Models Compared and Reviewed

We judged each Galanz on the things a combo unit has to get right: how well it crisps, how evenly it heats leftovers, how much counter it takes, how loud it runs, and how easy it is to clean. Performance counts first, then build quality and controls, then price.

For the 0.9 cu ft model, the foods that told us the most were frozen fries, wings, frozen dumplings, fried chicken, popcorn shrimp, and a bowl of mashed potatoes for reheating. For the 1.2 cu ft ToastWave, they were frozen shrimp, wings, bagels, toast, and dinner plates of leftovers. For the 1.6 cu ft SpeedWave we leaned on frozen pizza and everyday microwave and convection duty, because its air fry mode gave us little worth praising.

We held air fry results against what a standalone air fryer delivers, since that is the honest comparison. We also watched the parts that tend to fail first on any combo: door hardware, turntables, and controls.

Measure before you buy, because these units are bulkier than a plain microwave. The 0.9 cu ft model measures 19 x 15.75 x 11.06 inches. It fits a truck cab cabinet, and it handles daily reheating and baking of meat loaf, pasta, cakes, and pot pie. The 1.2 cu ft ToastWave is 21.25 x 22.25 x 12.56 inches and needs a deep shelf of about 22 inches. The 1.6 cu ft SpeedWave goes to 22.94 inches deep.

Weight matters too. All three run between roughly 35 and 40 pounds, so plan a sturdy surface. The upward-facing controls on the ToastWave let it work under an island counter, and replacing an old microwave plus toaster freed real counter space. In a truly small kitchen, the 0.9 cu ft unit is the only one that does not crowd you.

Microwave heating is where the Galanz units are strongest. Sensor reheat on the larger two handles plates and soup, and the SpeedWave's convection oven bakes a frozen pizza well.

Air fry is a mixed story. On the 0.9 cu ft model, fried chicken and popcorn shrimp came out with proper texture. The unit draws about 1300 watts even in air fry mode, which is worth knowing if your circuit is shared.

The larger models fall behind on crisping. If crisp food is your main goal, the 0.9 cu ft model is the only one we would pick.

The 0.9 cu ft Galanz runs quietly. We have no measured decibel figures, so we can only describe it as quiet rather than give a number. The white LED display is too bright with no dimmer, which you will notice in a dark kitchen.

Heat is the bigger concern. The top of the 0.9 cu ft cabinet has a grill-style element that can burn a hand on first use, so keep hands and items off the top and sides. Leave breathing room around any combo unit and follow the clearance in your manual, which we did not verify for these models.

The per-model pros and cons are above. The larger question is whether a combo unit suits your kitchen at all.

A combo suits you when counter space is the constraint and you want one box to reheat, bake, and air fry the occasional batch. Replacing an old microwave and toaster oven is where the ToastWave in particular pays off. A combo does not suit you if crisp food is a nightly priority. A standalone air fryer crisps faster, and the Galanz air fry modes are a convenience, not a replacement.

It also does not suit you if you want easy repairs. Small plastic parts such as the door hinge and turntable are the first to fail, and the maker's replacement parts are limited, so a broken hinge can end the unit's life. Price is the last check. The 0.9 cu ft model sits around $100 to $110 at big-box retail, which is reasonable for the number of functions.

The nonstick air fry tray and microwave plate wipe clean easily. The easy-clean air fry kit on the 0.9 cu ft model helps, since cleanup is the reason many people give up on air frying.

After steamy food, leave the door open for a while so moisture can escape. Wipe the cavity after greasy batches, because back-cavity staining is common on combo units. Keep an eye on the turntable and door hinge, the two parts that fail first.

The closest rival is the Toshiba 4-in-1, at 1000W with a 13.6-inch turntable. Its air fry mode takes twice as long as a standalone air fryer and still fails to produce a crisp finish. Convection bake is the better mode for crispy results.

The back cavity stains within a month, and the cabinet gets very hot in air fry mode even with the recommended clearance. Units can fail after about two years. On the plus side it is very quiet with the buzzer muted. Pricing runs about $270, so it costs more than the Galanz 0.9 cu ft.

We did not include Panasonic or Cosori combo microwaves, since we could not line up a matching model from either. If you mainly want crisp food, a standalone or one of the best Ninja air fryer ovens may serve you better than any combo. For a standalone comparison, read air fryer vs. convection oven.

Start with the counter. Measure width, depth, and height, then add the clearance your manual asks for. Next, decide how much air frying matters to you, because performance in that mode varies most between these units. Finally check the parts that wear: the door mechanism, the turntable, and the controls.

The top review above holds our pick. What it does not say is how the other two fit around it.

Buy it if

• You want one appliance to reheat, air fry, and bake in a small kitchen
• You can spare about 19 inches of width and 16 of depth
• You want a toaster oven too and will live with slow air frying, in which case the ToastWave is the one

Skip it if

• Crisp food every night is your priority, since a standalone air fryer does it faster
• You have a very small counter and cannot leave clearance
• You need a long-lived unit with easy repairs