The 4 Best Sharp Microwaves of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The roomiest, most powerful Sharp countertop model.

The SMC2266KS is the Sharp to buy when the microwave is a daily family appliance. It lists 2.2 cu. ft. of cavity and 1200 watts, in stainless steel, and requires nothing beyond an outlet. Wattage sets how fast food heats, and cavity size decides whether a full dinner plate turns freely instead of catching the wall.

It earns first place because it leads on both numbers. The SMC1162KS below drops to 1.1 cu. ft. and 1000 watts, so reheating a big plate takes longer and may not fit. Against the drawer and over-range models, it avoids installation entirely.

Families heating large plates and batch meals will get the most from it, and the stainless exterior will match most kitchens. The caveat is size: it takes real counter space and sits in the $200 to $500 tier, so skip it where counters are tight.

Capacity

2.2 cu. ft.

Power

1200 watts

Finish

Stainless steel

Type

Countertop

Our verdict: A compact stainless Sharp that handles daily reheating.

The SMC1162KS is the Sharp that makes sense in a dorm or a galley kitchen. It lists 1.1 cu. ft. and 1000 watts in stainless steel and falls in the $100 to $200 tier. A 1.1 cu. ft. cavity handles soup bowls, coffee cups and typical leftovers without taking over a counter.

It ranks second because it trades 200 watts and half of the SMC2266KS's cavity for a smaller footprint and a lower price. For a single person or a pair, that is a fair exchange, as the lost power mostly shows up on large or dense dishes.

Buy it for everyday reheating where space is the limit. The caveat is the cavity: oversized dinner plates and casserole dishes may not turn freely, and the same food will take longer at 1000 watts than at 1200. Larger households should step up.

Capacity

1.1 cu. ft.

Power

1000 watts

Finish

Stainless steel

Price tier

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A drawer-style Sharp for under-counter installs.

Sharp's SMD2420MS drawer oven solves a different problem: reach. It is a 24 inch built-in with 1.2 cu. ft., a touch control panel, sensor cook technology and under-counter installation, and it sits in the $500 plus tier. The drawer slides out at counter height, so you lift nothing above the shoulder, and the dish stays level rather than tipping out of a door.

It ranks third because the price and cabinetry requirement exclude most buyers, even though it gives a cleaner, more accessible build than any countertop here. A countertop Sharp costs a fraction of its price.

It is meant for remodels and accessible kitchen layouts. The caveat is installation: it must be planned into cabinetry, so renters and anyone wanting plug-and-play should look at the SMC1162KS instead.

Capacity

1.2 cu. ft.

Width

24 inches

Controls

Touch panel, sensor cook

Install

Under-counter

Our verdict: A smart 30 inch over-the-range option with 1.7 cu. ft.

The SMO1759JS replaces a worn 30 inch over-the-range microwave and frees the counter. It lists 1.7 cu. ft. of capacity, a standard 30 inch width and smart features, and it mounts to the wall above the range. The over-range position doubles as a hood, which is why venting needs checking.

It ranks last because the listing is thin: it gives no price tier and no wattage figure, while the SMC2266KS states 1200 watts plainly. Buying it means accepting that you know less about how fast it will cook. Its cavity also falls well short of the 2.2 cu. ft. countertop leader.

It suits homeowners swapping an existing 30 inch unit. Before ordering, confirm wattage and venting details, and plan professional mounting if you are not comfortable lifting it onto the bracket.

Width

30 inches

Capacity

1.7 cu. ft.

Type

Smart, over-the-range

Install

Wall mounted