This microwave is designed to cook evenly without a turntable. In fact, technology could render the turntable extinct, however, consumers have grown accustomed to them -- like you! -- so most still include them.

do you find this to be easy to use vs. a wall or counter microwave?

You have to get used to using a button to open it, but in terms of accessibility and the ease of putting items in and getting them out, this configuration really makes sense.