Rated 5 out of
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Leendah from
Perfect size for the counter
I love this small sleek black microwave, perfect size and look....
Date published: 2025-11-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Morrison M from
Works great & looks cool
It works as well as the old one and has the button for 30-second increments the old microwave didn't have. Plus the inside is sparkly and looks cool.
Date published: 2025-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Butterpecan from
Dependable and Quality
I have been purchasing Sharp microwaves since 1984.Long lasting quality product
Date published: 2025-11-03
Rated 5 out of
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Ready Teddy from
Good basic microwave.
Good basic microwave. Small foot print. Heats food quickly. Pops popcorn and cooks potatoes well. Mid price range. Seems to be a good quality, well built microwave. Replaced a three year old, failed Whirlpool microwave. Hope it lasts!
Date published: 2025-11-03
Rated 5 out of
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Jim O from
Excellent buy, superior workmanship
Excellent microwave, easy to use, quality workmanship and so far no performance issues. Good product a at reasonable price.
Date published: 2025-11-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jeff D from
Sharp microwave
This was purchased as a replacement and performs efficiently while not noisy. Have only been using for a month. Works great so far!
Date published: 2025-11-01
Rated 5 out of
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Gabrielle from NY from
Sharp 1.1 cu. ft. Countertop MW
I have been using this microwave oven for two months and it functions well so far as expected. Also its design is so sleek and beautiful. I recommend it to anyone.
Date published: 2025-10-24
Rated 5 out of
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Sigi from
replacement for Sharp that lasted 10 years of heav
This unit is almost identical to the one that it replaced. Controls are familiar (same). I was very happy with the unit prior to this (lasted 10 years of heavy use) and expect this one will be as pleasant to use. My only complaint is the lighting inside; not nearly as bright and useful as my old Sharp:-(
Date published: 2025-10-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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SJBurks from
Great midsize microwave
Just the right size for me. Love the individual setting buttons and the 30 second start button
Date published: 2025-09-15
Rated 5 out of
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Alicia from
Great Microwave!
This microwave works great and is easy to use. I bought a Sharp again because my previous one lasted for a long time.
Date published: 2025-09-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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JeffreyD from
Great for countertop
Heats very well and has plenty of room inside for most sized plates. Easy cleanup
Date published: 2025-09-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Quiet and efficient
Replaced an older Sharp model and so far loving the new microwave
Date published: 2025-09-05
Rated 5 out of
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Kyle from
Great little microwave
Great little microwave. We had to replace another one after many years and found this unit. It operates easily with a nice control panel. This one looks good and has enough power to work well. So far satisfied.
Date published: 2025-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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Love my new microwave from
Very happy
This microwave is perfect for our kitchen and personal needs. The size, power, and style has made all the difference.
Date published: 2025-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Casee from
Outstanding!
Love this microwave same wattage as out last one but works much better
Date published: 2025-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Claire from
works great
works well, very quiet, fits nicely on the countertop
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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Janice T. from
Love It!
I had gone the cheap route and got a different brand which was a big mistake since two of them were not good. I owned a Sharp years ago and was pleased. I am so glad I decided to spend a little extra and get a new Sharp. I am very pleased with it and know it will last a long time!!!
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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K. Nelson from
Great microwaves
I’ve always liked sharp microwaves. They’re well made, and last quite a while.
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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Marcymmb from
Love this unit... I recommend this purchase.
My microwave suddenly 'died' and I panicked. I quickly listed the things I liked about the deceased microwave: white; size; sound off option; power; quick 1 min button; additional time increment buttons; no handle, but rather a push button open. And my search began. Time was of the essence... morning coffee, morning oatmeal, frozen dinners. This microwave was almost perfect, and it was delivered within 2 days of the deceased demise. Anytime you get something new it is a change you feel you can't get thru. ALL the things I wanted were there. I love my new microwave. It is quieter (probably the deceased was noisy because it was on its way out!). There is only one thing I would change... the interior color. It is grey. It should be white. The lighting is low (could be because of interior is grey). So far me and my new microwave are living the 'happy life'. I would highly recommend purchasing this unit. And for those who need it... it has a child lock (which can be disabled). Enjoy!
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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D. Bailey from
Best microwave ever!
I love my Sharp microwave. It’s the easiest microwave to operate and it cooks food fast. It truly is my favorite microwave that I’ve ever purchased!
Date published: 2025-08-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Deadwood from
Perfect for our needs and looks Sharp!
Our microwave died and we needed a new one. Sharp had the right size, power, look, reputation and price. Looks and works great!
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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MarthaH from
Excellent
This is a great microwave. I would buy it again. Good features and easy to use
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Batuche from
Another winner for Sharp
Sharp SMC1161KW Microwave review
We repurposed our 20-year-old Sharp microwave is 1.2 cu ft and 1200 Watts, thus needed a new microwave oven, but Sharp no longer makes a microwave with those specs. We didn’t want to go larger in exterior size and the dimensions of this model are almost identical to our more interior spacious and powerful older model. At 1.1 cu ft and 1000 Watts this was the closest match we could find and so far, it seems to perform close in power to our 1200-watt model. While the Sharp brand doesn’t appear prominently in generic internet searches for microwave ovens, we sought the Sharp brand out because of the performance of our previous Sharp.
This model is much quieter than our old model and while our old model had more features, this one has all we need plus most functions are similar enough where the learning curve is minor. While we would have preferred a white interior we will probably like this dark one as well once we’re used to it. The touch sensitivity on the control panel is light and easy - about the same as our old model. As others have reported, the display light is probably twice as bright as it needs to be, but not a deal breaker for us, and the child lock is easily disabled.
We do have a few minor gripes:
1. I’m 6’ tall and standing 2 feet or less away from this microwave which sits on a standard countertop height. The digital display is recessed far enough far enough behind the black frame cutout that it becomes unreadable. The black frame blocks the top edge of the digits so I cannot distinguish a number 7 from a number 1, for example. I need to either back up beyond arm’s length or bend over to see the entire display correctly.
2. We haven’t tried all the settings yet, but POPCORN immediately threw us a curve ball. Whereby our old model simply had one auto setting for POPCORN, this one has three fixed settings based on ounces per bag: 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5. So of course, the first bag of popcorn we tried was 2.4 oz. (there’s no setting for that), so we used the 3.0 oz. setting, and the bag popped more thoroughly (fewer old maids) than our old model without burning, so we’ll see what happens.
3. The carousel on our old model conveniently made one rotation every 10 seconds making the warming of a cup of coffee simple, as the cup handle returned exactly to the position it started in making removal so easy. I haven’t figured out the rotation timing of this model yet, but it’s different enough so that the 10 second rotation no longer applies, and the reheated coffee cup usually ends up at the rear of the carousel with the handle facing away.
We have only had this microwave a few weeks, so we’ll attempt to publish further likes/dislikes as they appear. If this model lasts as long as our old one, which continues running, we’ll be happy campers.
Recommended
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
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Molly from
At the top of the ratings
We love our replacement microwave. I put you up there at the top as one of the best.
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
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Franklin from
Couple of thoughts
So far love this microwave.. pleasing to the eye functional and works as advertised.. Couple of things to note, set the clock before trying to follow the instructions to defeat child lock feature and the other is to remember to press cook time button if your want to reheat something for a period of time.
Date published: 2025-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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dbrooks924 from
Nice Microwave
Does everything you need a MW to do. It is also about an inch shallower than similar models in the same size range, so it fits better in the kitchen wall cabinets.
Date published: 2025-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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N Harada from
Great Microwave for a small kitchen
I like the sharp, clean look of the white microwave oven, it’s the perfect size for my small kitchen. The simple operation of the touch pad is perfect for an old schooler like me. A couple of reviews stated that it only lasted 23 months before it stopped working, so am hoping that I have better luck.
Date published: 2025-07-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Joejoe from
Very Pleased
easy to operate, fast convenient settings. large inside. cooks fast and quietly. perfect for my use of
Date published: 2025-07-03
Rated 5 out of
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Another Happy Customer from
Best little microwave ever
Love this little microwave. The first one I had lasted almost 16 years! Tried a different, fancier one with all the bells and whistles, and that barely made 6 years. Glad I found this one. Has just the right amount of power. My veggies come out with the most perfect texture. Very happy with this!
Date published: 2025-07-03
Rated 5 out of
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Linda E from
Good choice
Only a few weeks but like it so far looks sleek on counter. It is large on the inside and quiet when it is on. Easy to figure out. One number gives you each minute. Glad I chose this microwave to replace the one I had over my stove after a remodel. Would recommend!
Date published: 2025-07-03