The Sharp SMC1162HS is a budget-friendly countertop microwave. It offers more power and space in its cooking chamber than some very small microwaves while still being a compact option overall. However, it lacks some fancier functions like sensor cooking.
Our Verdict
- Heats food quickly.
- Has a mute option.
- No steam sensor.
The Sharp SMC1162HS is a very fast 1000-watt microwave. Some 1200-watt microwaves, like the Panasonic NN-SC67NS, heat food even faster, but it's not a huge difference.
- Heats food quickly.
- Has a mute option.
- No steam sensor.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 04, 2026: Version 1.1 of our microwave test bench adds a score for Internal Capacity and adds tests for Ease of Use and In-Use Noise. For a more detailed breakdown of the changes, see our full changelog.
- Updated Jul 10, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Sharp SMC1162HS comes in a few different colors: Stainless Steel (SMC1162HS), White (SMC1161HW), and Black (SMC1161HB). There's also a Stainless Steel (SMC1169HS) variant that has integrated Alexa, so you can control it with voice commands.
We tested the Stainless Steel (SMC1162HS) variant without Alexa, and you can see the label here and here.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The Sharp SMC1162HS is a budget-friendly countertop microwave. It heats food very quickly, especially for a 1000-watt microwave. Its cooking chamber is bigger than the smallest microwaves', such as the Toshiba EM925A5A-BS, but it's still a relatively compact option.
However, if you want to try a microwave that can use a steam sensor to calculate the cook times automatically, you might prefer the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS, which is about the same size and price.
If you're looking for a recommendation, check out the best microwaves and the best over-the-range microwaves.
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