Customer Ratings & Reviews

Unit came out of the box with a very noticeable ding on the front door. Given the issues associated with buying and returning things in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I'm just going to live with it. It never should have been shipped this way.

Ok, but the faceplate is coming off already and it’s not even six months old

We had a 12 year old GE model that was similar in power and size. It died of natural causes. This Sharp model was chosen because of the price, size and power but also the look. The other models were not as attractive to be honest. Also I had a a Sharp Carousel microwave years ago and remembered that it had been a sturdy machine. I was not disappointed when I opened the box and since using it. We use it to reheat coffee, leftovers and to heat up some frozen foods. The size is perfect for us. The power is enough for us. The buttons are easy to see though as someone said the background is lack so that may be an issue in the dark for some. The button placement was an adjustment from our previous one but that took no time. The types of buttons were fine for us. We are happy with it. The price was great. Best Buy was great. It arrived in the manufacturer’s box, not boxed within another box. Was a little worried about that but turned out fine. Don’t forget to remove the very stuck-on film off the outer metal shell.

Very happy with this microwave oven. It fits well in my small kitchen. It has the essential features such as quick heating. Not to mention, it looks great with a stainless steel finish. The door opens quieter than my previous oven as not to wake sleepers. Worth the price.

We were looking for a microwave that would not use the entire counter but was full power. This model is perfect. We are still using our Sharp Carousel microwave from 2007 at our other home. This latest model only differs in a few ways: the turntable is an inch smaller; the light does not come on when the door is opened; the minute plus has been changed to 30 seconds. We are looking forward to many years of good cooking with this unit too.

It really works well. It is easy to use. The perfect size for our household of two. If you are a part of a big family, maybe it is going to be too small. In general really easy to use and in a good price. The only thing is that it make a little bit of noise. It is not noisy, don't get me wrong, please, but it just sounds a little louder than the one we have before which was a very fancy one. But! My old fancy and thia one, they do the same thing but you same money with this one.

While not as powerful as larger models, for most tasks this Sharp model's output is more than adequate. When some added cooking time has been needed vs. a stated recipe time, it was only another 30 seconds. Overall design is excellent, clean and modern and the slight tradeoff in power is more than made up for by the much smaller footprint this machine has vs. behemoth countertop models. The only quirky feature is when the door is opened at end of a cooking cycle, the interior light goes off (it is on only while cooking).

My last microwave was a small Sharp and was 20 years old and still working great when we gave it away. I just needed a bigger one. This model was bigger but hardly took up anymore counter space and is a higher wattage. My only complaint is that the Time Cook and Power Level buttons are jumbled in the middle with and the same size as the other buttons. It would be nice if they could be a little larger and easy to identify. The print is small for all buttons. Other than that this microwave fits the bill.

I am very pleased with my new Sharp microwave! It is compact and fits nicely on my countertop. It is spacious on the inside and fits a large plate (my plates are square and do not even bump the sides of the microwave while on the carousel). The stainless steel adds a contemporary touch to my kitchen and is easy to wipe off. The 30-second button is great for smaller food items, and the 1-minute, 2-minute (and so on) buttons are convenient. Only drawback: the light only turns on inside the microwave when it is in use, and the clear film on the outside of the entire microwave is a bit difficult to remove.

I just bought this microwave to replace the same model that I bought last year (the stainless steel version-the turntable motor developed issues). What I like about the new one: the white color makes it much easier to see the keypad. It was not encased in shrink wrap that needed removed before use like the stainless steel one. It heats hot. What I don't like: it has an odor like plastic or insulation in the inside. I'm hoping that diminishes over time. I also don't like how loud it is--it has a much louder hum and noise than the previous model I owned. Perhaps this is due to the slightly different shape of the two versions? My stainless one was more rounded--this one is quite square. The lack of light when you open the door is not an issue for me. I have only been using it a couple days--we'll see if it lasts over time. The other one worked great until the turntable gave out.

Like the size for my small apartment. Have had for approximately six weeks. So far it works great however I do miss having a light when door is open (my kitchen is dark & my 75+ years could use the extra light). Great product for the price!!! The weight makes it easy to move for cleaning counter.

I think it’s perfect for what we needed. It’s a great appliance and fits perfectly on our counter. I do wish there was a light inside, and the buttons on the dial pad were easier to see when it’s darker. But overall I like it and those aren’t the end of the world. It heats food quickly and has a short timer when it’s done. I enjoy it!

This was a replacement for the previous owners broken one. It is powerful, easy to use and has stood up to daily use without a glitch. I accidentally locked the child guard feature and thought it was broken, but no, it was just doing its job. I used the manual to find out how to unlock it and it has performed perfectly ever since.

This great midsize but not small micrwave oven is perfect. Fits right on my cluttered counter top and is so easy to use. It’s plenty powerful too. We are very happy with it use it many times a day beginning with breakfast defrosting bagels or warming up coffee that sat too long before i was ready to drink it. Just put it in for less than a minute and it’s reheated to perfect temperature. We love it. I highly recommend it to my friends too.

Great microwave, perfect size for my counter and dishware. But I have always despised the button to open the door, and most of all I could never stand the auto timer settings. I would much rather have it to where I just push in the exact time then start instead of going up or down to nearest minute, or having to loacate time cook then entering cook times. This is mostly because I am usually trying to use it in the dark since I get home from work at 4:30am. I can hit the numbers and start without a problem but always end up hitting the wrong button when searching for time cook. But my uncle got it for me because mine had halfway fried after a tiny power surge hit it. It does work excellent and cooks thoroughly aside from my cosmetic distastes. Highly recomended

We just had the kitchen remodeled and the designer had an open shelf in order to fit a microwave. We did not want to have one sit on the counter or as an exhaust unit. This microwave fit into the space nicely, which was not huge, and our choice was limited. The only option we miss with this unit is that it does not have a sensor cooking feature, which I found a convenient feature in my previous unit, but not a deal breaker. The stainless steel look fits in with our other appliances. The plastic film needed to be removed, and it covers most of the unit, a bit of a nuisance, but must have been put on for a good reason to protect the finish. Good power and 10 power levels. Does have one touch buttons for certain foods and auto defrost, however we have not used those features as of this writing. Easy to read blue LED display. Would give 5 stars if it had sensor cooking, if we could we would give it 4.5 stars.

We've used this oven daily for a couple of months. We knew from other reviews that the interior light does not illuminate when the door is open. In our view, that's not a problem. The light does come on when the oven is in use, and that's a plus. The control panel is not backlit, which we also know before purchasing. It definitely would be more user friendly if it was. The power and cooking times are excellent. The control panel is easy to understand and operate. The cooking space is more than adequate for anything we'll ever want to put in the oven. We give it 4 stars instead of 5 only because the control panel is not backlit. We would recommend this oven to anyone looking for an inexpensive, well designed and attractive counter unit.

This microwave oven is just the right size and does exactly as stated. It is compact, looks beautiful on my counter, and it is quiet. The clock on this item is very bright as other reviewers stated. This heats the food evenly and no burning. I am glad I purchased this item.

Dear Sharp, you used to be so much better than this. But depending on how long this one lasts (or doesn't), my next microwave may no longer be a Sharp. And so far, I am not optimistic. I had to exchange 1st unit due to noise from the turntable mechanism. 2nd unit seemed to be fine initially, but now it seems to be developing a different turntable noise, only 12 days into use. But this noise is very faint so I am going to ignore it, accepting that Sharp's build quality and quality control is not what it used to be, and this unit may not last as long as my previous Sharp (one in the 90's lasted over 10 years, solidly built, and worked like a champ). This current unit also seems flimsy - the stainless metal side feels thin and is not secured at the bottom, so that it almost got pulled out/bent when the microwave had to be lifted during a difficult unpacking process (the solid unibody styrofoam made it REALLY hard to even get it out if the box).

This microwave is powerful and does the job quickly and efficiently. The stainless steel blends in well, and the large blue time/timer display is clear and bright. Small problems are the tiny menu lettering, and overall it is a bit noisy, even the beep notification sound is loud. Our previous Sharp microwave model had a soft black frame, and was quieter, and the beep had a more pleasant sound. Perhaps that older black frame model had a more noise cancelling build, than this stainless steel model. And the menu letters and numbers were definitely larger and clearer on our last Sharp as well. Other than those minor complaints, I would recommend this microwave, it looks, and works great