Sharp SMC2266KS 2.2 cu. ft. 1200W Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven

After a lot of research and comparing Panasonic, LG, and several other 1200-watt countertop microwaves, we finally chose the Sharp SMC2266KS—and I’m glad we did. The first thing you notice is the quality. The stainless steel finish looks great, the interior is spacious at 2.2 cubic feet, and it easily accommodates large dinner plates and casserole dishes. Heating has been fast and remarkably even. No more cold spots in the center or overheated edges. The controls are simple and intuitive, the display is easy to read from across the kitchen, and it’s noticeably quieter than the microwave it replaced. The sensor cooking and reheating functions have worked surprisingly well so far, taking much of the guesswork out of heating leftovers. We specifically wanted a full-size 1200-watt microwave with a true stainless steel front, and this one checked every box. It feels like a premium appliance without the premium price. After extensive shopping, this ended up being one of the best values we found. If you’re looking for a large, powerful countertop microwave with excellent performance and a clean, modern appearance, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Sharp. Highly satisfied with this purchase.

When the Panasonic microwave we had since 2019 decided to stop working, I started reading reviews to find a replacement. I quickly learned that since that last purchase, laws were passed requiring child proof locks on countertop microwaves and that some models allowed you to disable that feature and others didn't. One of the top criteria was the ability to disable it - it's just my husband and myself, kids and grown and we have no grandchildren nor friends who visit with little ones, and my dog is too short to reach the appliances. Another "must" was quick-cook buttons for 1-6 minutes (some only had 1-3) and we wanted at least 1100 watts, preferably 1200. What we didn't need were the combo features such as air fryer or broiler capability. We did want inverter technology. We had good luck with Sharp products in the past, so this one ended up on the short list since it checked all those boxes. When it arrived, it was a little bit of a surprise. It was big - much larger than the one we were replacing, and that one wasn't tiny. But it just fit in the space, and I was immediately impressed with the ability to heat two frozen dinners at the same time. I was also impressed with how quiet it is. Oh, and the child-proof lock was super easy to disable. We've been using it every day and it does the job and was a good value for the price.

Works perfectly, it is huge inside. We bought this used. Had a few minor dents in it, suppose from being a return. We shaved some $$ off buying it not new. For the 50 or so dollars saved I dont see the dents. Especially, if you dont look for them. Works perfectly in an imperfect world cha ching

This is an absolutely fantastic microwave, exactly what I was looking for to replace my previous 2.2 cubic foot microwave. Obviously it has plenty of space. It heats evenly and effortlessly. It looks clean and tidy, the stainless and black finish matches all of the other appliances. It has tons of features, that I probably won't use lol. And it is so silent that it's amazing. I routinely have to check and make sure that it's actually running because you legitimately cannot hear the thing from 5 ft away

Not as strong as I hope but the next grade up is several hundred more, so this will have to do. It is big and it's very quiet. I hate the double door lock feature, but that's standard across all microwaves nowadays (boo!). It does a decent job at warming evenly (albeit a little slower than we're used to). For the price, it's a decent microwave. One thing that's a little annoying is to cook for anything other than exact number of minutes, you must press cook time first. I cant presss 4-5-start to cook for 45 seconds because it'll automatically start for 4 minutes as soon as I press 4.

I love our microwave. This replaces the thirty plus year old Sharp microwave we had!! Great quality, quiet operation. Has many great functions, at a great price. We would recommend this oven.

The Michael Ray with the inverter is very quiet and does a very good job so far I am satisfied

I have had this microwave a little over a year. Several months ago, I opened the door and it was still running - which scared me half to death (Yes, I opened it correctly). This morning, it is counting down, light is on, but isn’t rotating nor heating! I called Sharp and went through troubleshooting, with no luck. Since it was barely out of warranty, they offered me a new, discounted one. I had bought a 4 year warranty through Amazon, so they are refunding my money. I specifically looked for a Sharp, based on my previous microwave that was wonderful and lasted for a very long time; however, I’m not buying a Sharp this time!