Top 10 Sharp Microwave Ovens
List of Top 10 Sharp Microwave Ovens
Sharp is one of the leading brands in home and kitchen appliances and has a very impressive list of microwaves. Sharp microwaves are feature rich and high quality which makes them a favorite among most customers. Given below are the top ten Sharp Microwaves based on customer ratings and features.
1. Sharp R-930AW Convection Microwave Oven
Sharp R-930AW sits on top of our rankings due to its quality and versatility. This convection microwave oven is ideal for almost everything that you ever want to do in your kitchen. It can microwave, reheat, cook food and even bake and broil. The 1.5cu.ft. capacity makes it large enough to actually make good use of the multiple functionality in the oven.
This unit takes the top rating in our rankings because of its multiple features and limited customer complaints. The most common complaint is the durability as some customers have had this unit fail within a few months or years of purchasing. Since durability depends on the incorrect usage, damage due to accidents and faulty shipping, we have given this factor a lower rating in our list.
2. Sharp R-315JS Microwave Oven
This is another good family size microwave with 1200W power and 1.2 cu.ft capacity. The unit has a 12.5” diameter turn table which can hold most cooking vessels and dinner plates. It also ensures uniform cooking. With 23 automatic settings including multiple defrost, cook and reheat options you will find multiple ways of using this microwave to cut down on cooking time while increasing the food nutrition.
The customer reviews show that this is a very good oven that is well designed and perfected for family needs. The major complaint seems to be just the durability. Hence this is rating highly in our rankings.
3. Sharp R-820BW Convection Microwave Oven
Sharp R-820BW is another multifunctional microwave from Sharp that supports Convection and microwave functions. At 0.9 cu.ft.and 1500W, it is a very powerful microwave and perfect for most cooking needs. The unit is very feature rich, but requires you to read the manual well to find the right codes. Customers who skip this tend to have a poor experience with this unit, while those who use the right codes find it’s perfect.
There are the usual breakdown complaints, but some customers have also found the entire design and material for the product to be too cheap quality. Hence, this microwave is not built for rough handling. If you take good care of this microwave, you could see it serve you long.
4. Sharp R-410LK Carousal Oven
This model from Sharp comes in second spot with its high power and good capacity. At 1100W and 1.4 cu.ft. capacity, this is the perfect model for family cooking. Most customers who opted for this model are people who are loyal to Sharp or wanted a powerful but sleek microwave. Not many customers have been disappointed by their choice.
This unit seems to have some problems for seasoned microwave users mainly with the sensor technology. Some customers have found that the sensor technology does not always work perfectly and the food always seems to get over cooked. Given this genuine design flaw, we have reduced the ranking on this microwave.
5. Sharp R-230KK Compact Microwave Oven
If you are looking for a compact microwave primarily for defrosting and reheating and maybe cook small dishes quickly, this is a perfect model from Sharp. It has 800W power and 0.8 cu.ft capacity. The 10.75” turntable is ideal for any regular dinner plate. You have six reheating options and four cooking options. The minute plus feature sets the microwave level to high with a single touch.
This unit is very popular among the users given the number of customer feedbacks received. The most common flaw with this model is its durability as customers have found various parts of the microwave breaking down. However, given the low price and the fact this is a compact microwave, it cannot replace a larger family microwave and buyers need to be aware of this fact.
6. Sharp R-520KS Microwave Oven
This is a full sized microwave with a night light and seven digit – two color display. It incorporates the Sensor cooking technology with automatic preset cooking options. There are nine sensor cooking, four sensor defrost, sensor reheat and sensor popcorn options. It is perfect for mid-sized family as it has a capacity of 2.0 cu.ft. and 1200W power.
One of the main flaws reported by users is its door. Some users have found it hard to open and close the door which can get frustrating at times. Another problem that some users have found is the constant need to turn the food to ensure uniform defrosts. While this ensures a well defrosted food, it can be nagging at times to keep monitoring the microwave every now and then.
This is a mid-size microwave with a capacity of around 1.0 cu.ft. and power of 1100W. The unit comes with a four digit display for timer and clock functions. You have six cooking options, six reheating options and four defrost options. This unit ideal for both, beginners as well as people used to cooking in microwaves.
The general feedback for this microwave is that it is not a do-it-all solution, but if you are looking for a decent model for basic cooking needs, this is perfect. There are the usual issues with durability. The reason the ranking is reduced is because some users complain that the touch pads go numb after a few years.
8. Sharp R-1405 Microwave Oven
The R-1405 is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a family sized microwave oven with limited counter space. This over the range microwave is well designed with a working light and ventilation fan. With ample capacity of 1.4 cu.ft.and 950 watts you can cook dinner and reheat food with equal ease. It also has four defrost, four reheating and four cooking options too.
This is not a very popular model from Sharp and hence the number of reviews is limited. Even in the few reviews the major complaint is that it is a cheaply made and designed model. While there are few major issues except durability, the overall feeling seems to be that this is not the first choice for most users.
9. Sharp R-216LS Microwave Oven
This R-216LS is a compact microwave from Sharp with a capacity of 0.8 cu.ft and power of 800W. It is ideal for people who need microwave to make something quickly than for someone who wants to cook dinner for the entire family. It has 4 different automatic functions for popcorn, defrost, keep warm and soften. It also has six reheating and four cooking options.
The users that found problems with this model feel that the quality of materials used is cheap and there are many complaints about the loud noise that the unit makes while in use. Some customers also found the touch pad buttons to get worse within a few years of usage. Hence this has a lower ranking in our list.
10. Sharp R-426LS Microwave Oven
This countertop microwave oven comes with 1100W power and 1.4 cu.ft capacity and is the perfect appliance for any family. The seven digit display is ideal complement to the host of features this unit offers. There are nine one touch buttons encompassing most common foods that are microwaved. This makes cooking standard dishes a breeze. The control panel is hidden behind the door, so it is not ugly looking but at the same time easy to access.
This unit figures at the bottom of our lists, because this has had the most number of complaints among all Sharp models. The most serious problem with this microwave is that some customers have seen it spark which can be really dangerous. However, this could be attributed to misalignment during transportation as many other users have found it to be very safe.
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