Rated 5 out of
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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
5
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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
5
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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
5
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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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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
5
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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
5
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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
5
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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
5
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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
5
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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
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jay B from
Happy so far!
Works great! Pretty silent compared to our old GE Spacesaver.
Date published: 2025-06-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Decided to buy a SHARP
Great microwave. We both love the white color. Much better than the one we had to replace.
Date published: 2025-06-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jimbob from
Microwave
I like the features on it. Easy to use. Heats things well. I like the inside color.
Date published: 2025-06-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Celeste from
Best value and Easy to operate
Great microwave for its size, value and ease of use. It fits well in the corner on my counter and still allows enough space in front for preparing the items going in it. I was able to disable the child lock since I don't have any young children in the house. It's simple to operate and I like the express cook and +30 second options. Unlike other microwaves, it's easy to read the numbers and other features to make selections.
Date published: 2025-06-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Merrycat 101 from
I am very happy with this microwave.
This is a good microwave. Just be sure you turn off the child resistant door lock before you use it.
Date published: 2025-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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R Baerny from
great little vacuum for the price!
Bought this vacuum for getting under bed and lightness of movement. Did both these things, price was good, only time will tell how durable it is, so far happy with choice!
Date published: 2025-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Brushman 1339 from
Great microwave!
Size, features are nice!
Perfect microwave for us!
Nice being white to match the cabinets!
Easy to use features and nice interior size!
Date published: 2025-06-08
Rated 5 out of
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ChassBen from
Highly recommended countertop microwave
The SMC1161KB is a nice basic countertop microwave. I found it heated significantly faster than my prior microwave even though it was rated at the same power. It is also relatively quiet. My only initial complaint was that the display was unusually bright.
Date published: 2025-06-08
Rated 5 out of
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Hairsmurf from
Excellent design
Our first Sharp microwave was getting older and one day….it stopped working. Went online to look at different models. Others had a lot of the same features the Sharp has. Why spend more money when we knew our first Sharp was great and worked for 20 yrs. Love our new microwave. Easy to use and has bigger writing on front to see easily. Large rotating glass dish inside. Easy to clean :)
Date published: 2025-06-08
Rated 5 out of
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TexasBill from
A solid microwave with all the features I need!
This is a good solid microwave. It replaced a GE microwave which we had for 15 years, but died. The Sharp microwave is smaller and less wattage than the GE, but this baby cooks better than the GE in my opinion. The noise is minimum, and the output is great. All my cookware fits in it which makes it that much better!
Date published: 2025-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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JerSut from
Good Nuker
I enjoy my new microwave, it meets my expectations as I thought it would.
Date published: 2025-05-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Margaret in MD from
This new one works as well as the old one
This is a replacement for my 16-year-old Sharp microwave which still worked fine but was showing its age. This new one works great and is a little smaller, so I freed up a little counter space. It still fits a full dinner plate.
Date published: 2025-05-22
Rated 5 out of
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Owner from
Sharp Microwave
Love the new microwave! Fits the cabinet space where my old one was. Perfect size, cooks and heats quickly and efficiently! Great price too!
I highly recommend!
Date published: 2025-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rosebud from
Happy Customer
I have always have been a Sharp Fan, and was relieved to be able to fine a sharp microwave at a good price.
Date published: 2025-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lisa L. from
Great Product!
This is a nice microwave; it heats quickly and looks nice. We always buy Sharp Carousel microwave ovens.
Date published: 2025-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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dtep955 from
like it
I really like this oven, the only thing i think should change is it is a little too dark in the oven, maybe a brighter light or a lighter color inside the oven.
Date published: 2025-05-22