Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Breville
Quick Touch Microwave

1.2-cu.-ft. sensor microwave with Smart settings. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Breville Quick Touch BMO734XL is a feature-forward 1.2-cu.-ft. microwave for buyers who want documented Smart Cook, Reheat, Defrost, and Sensor Cook functions. Its booklet also separates 1,100 W cooking output from 1,500 W consumption. Treat the old “RM-” listing prefix as unverified offer wording, and confirm the exact BMO734XL model on any current item.

Consider it for

A mid-size household microwave when sensor-guided settings and a clearly stated output rating matter.

Look elsewhere if

It is not the right choice if you need a current exact-variant link, verified silver finish, a known turntable diameter, or a model-specific trim-kit route.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The BMO734XL booklet specifies 1.2 cu. ft., 1,100 W cooking output, and 1,500 W consumption.
  • Smart Cook, Smart Reheat, Smart Defrost, and a Sensor Cook shortcut are documented in the exact-model booklet.
  • The same booklet gives dimensions and a countertop installation section for planning the space.

What to weigh up

  • The 1.2-cu.-ft. capacity is smaller than the Frigidaire Professional models in this draft group.
  • The cited instruction booklet dates from 2013, so buyers should verify the current item's exact model and documentation.
  • The historical silver title and the `RM-` prefix do not establish the current finish or appliance variant.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredBMO734XL
Capacity1.2 cu. ft. / 34 L
Microwave output1,100 W cooking output; 1,500 W consumption listed separately
Cooking approachSmart Cook, Smart Reheat, Smart Defrost and Sensor Cook
Installation optionsCountertop placement on a level surface with ventilation clearance
Finish and turntableSilver appears in the historical listing title; exact finish not independently verified

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

The model name needs a small but important cleanup

Breville's Quick Touch product hub links the instruction booklet headed BMO734XL. The source roster title adds “RM-” before that code and calls the unit renewed, but the maker material uses BMO734XL as the microwave model. We keep that distinction: renewed describes a historic offer condition, and the extra prefix is not treated as an appliance alias. The booklet specifies a 1.2-cu.-ft. cavity, a useful mid-size reference between compact 0.9-cu.-ft. models and the larger Professional ovens. As always, cavity volume does not tell you whether a favorite wide dish clears the turntable. Compare the booklet's dimensions with the actual counter and cookware rather than assuming the word “Quick Touch” describes size or performance.

Smart settings are the main functional distinction

The BMO734XL booklet documents Smart Cook, Smart Reheat, Smart Defrost, and a Sensor Cook shortcut. In Smart settings, the user selects a food type and weight, and the oven selects a time and power level from those inputs. This is a real distinction from a manual-only timed control set, and it gives sensor functionality a firm basis in the exact model instructions. It is not a promise that the selected program will suit every quantity, container, or recipe. Use the listed categories and weights, then follow the booklet's checks and safety instructions. A buyer who enjoys guided presets may value this approach; someone who prefers entering every time and power setting manually may not use it as often.

Keep the two power figures separate

The manual lists 1,100 W cooking power under an IEC test procedure and separately states 1,500 W consumption. It also gives 120 V and 60 Hz. Output is the appropriate figure for comparing the microwave cooking rating in this guide; consumption and supply help with electrical planning. The 1,100-W rating does not tell us how fast every food heats, and it should not be multiplied into an unsupported energy-cost claim. Breville itself says these specifications may change without notice, so the booklet is evidence for the documented model rather than a guarantee about every remanufactured or later listing. Match the item label and its own rating information before relying on the electrical details.

Countertop installation still has fit requirements

The booklet includes an installation section that calls for a level, clean surface with enough clearance for air circulation through the intake and outlet vents. That supports ordinary countertop use, but it does not prove that a cabinet trim kit is available for the model. The manual's outside dimensions are about 20.5 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 12.5 inches high, with the cavity dimensions listed separately. Measure the space around the whole appliance, including ventilation and door access. Do not assume the historic “silver” offer wording is exact finish proof: the maker hub and manual materials used here do not independently confirm that detail for a current item.

A considered feature set, with age and listing checks

The Smart functions and the explicit separation of output from consumption make the Quick Touch easier to evaluate on paper than a product record with ambiguous wattage. The main caveat is document age: the booklet's print date is 2013. A current listing may refer to a renewed unit, a related model, or a seller's description, so compare it carefully with the BMO734XL label and manual. The Breville product hub and instructions do not classify the model for foodservice duty, so a commercial operator should verify whether it suits that workload. The exact historical Amazon ASIN was not verified against a current matching variant. This review therefore links to a tagged search for the exact model rather than to that ASIN. The available facts support a sensible feature-fit assessment, not a claim about present stock, condition, cooking quality, or long-term reliability.

What else to compare

The Toshiba EM925A5A-BS offers a smaller 0.9-cu.-ft. cavity and 900-W output with detailed countertop clearances. The Frigidaire Professional models are larger and document optional trim-kit paths. The Whirlpool MT4155SPS has a 1.5-cu.-ft. support record but less certain output evidence.

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Before you buy

Does the BMO734XL have sensor cooking?

Yes. The exact-model booklet lists Smart Cook, Smart Reheat, Smart Defrost, and a Sensor Cook shortcut, with settings based on selected food types and weights.

Is 1,100 W its electrical consumption?

No. The booklet labels 1,100 W as cooking power and lists 1,500 W as consumption, along with a 120-V/60-Hz supply.

Does it include a trim kit for built-in use?

The reviewed model booklet describes countertop installation, but does not establish an optional built-in trim-kit route for BMO734XL.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose the Quick Touch BMO734XL if Smart Cook and sensor-guided settings are useful and 1.2 cu. ft. suits your dishes. Confirm the model code and current condition, and check its counter clearances; the silver title and historical RM prefix are not proof of the exact item now for sale.

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