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What is the difference between a toaster oven and a microwave?
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The key difference between a toaster oven and a microwave is that a toaster oven uses convection heat to cook, whereas a microwave uses microwaves to cook. Toaster ovens generally have the ability to brown and crisp food, whereas microwaves are limited and are better at heating and re-heating food. Toaster ovens take longer to cook food than microwaves, but they tend to yield better results with certain foods.