Breville the Smooth Wave vs Sharp SMC1162KS

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jun 08, 2026 07:04 PM

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Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology Yes

Convection Cooking No

Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology No

Convection Cooking No

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Our Verdict

Breville the Smooth Wave

Sharp SMC1162KS

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

the Smooth Wave (Brushed Stainless Steel)

SMC1161KB (Black)
SMC1162KS (Stainless Steel)

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Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black

SMC1161KB

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Breville

Stainless Steel

SMC1162KS

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

White

SMC1161KW

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

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Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

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Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

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Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

8.4

0.0

No major differences between these microwaves for everyday use. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

8.4

0.0

Power

8.7

0.0

Design

Body

Microwave Dimensions Photo

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Installation

Countertop

Locked

Height

12.4" (31.4 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

20.4" (51.9 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth Without Handle

16.5" (42.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Handle

17.9" (45.4 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Power Cord Length

3.46 ft (1.06 m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Internal Capacity

7.0

N/A

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Advertised Chamber Volume

1.2 cu. ft. (34.0 L)

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Turntable Diameter

12.4" (31.5 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Height

9.3" (23.7 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Width

13.9" (35.3 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Depth

14.7" (37.4 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Measured Chamber Volume

1.10 cu. ft. (31.3 L)

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Features

Control Panel Picture

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Cooking Sensor

Yes

Locked

Convection Cooking

Locked

Add Time Button

Yes

Locked

Mute Sounds Button

Yes

Locked

Lock Controls Button

Yes

Locked

Ease Of Use

9.2

N/A

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Control Interface

Dials + Physical Buttons

Locked

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100%

Lock

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50%

Lock

Door Release

Handle

Locked

In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Performance

Power

8.7

N/A

Microwave Power Graph

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Inverter Technology

Yes

Locked

Advertised Microwave Output Power

1,200 W

Lock W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power

701 W

Lock W

In-Use Noise

8.5

N/A

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Avg. Noise @ 100% Power

45.6 dBA

Lock dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Marshmallow Heatmap

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate

100%

Lock%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate

Lock

Area Of Underheated Turntable

67%

Lock%

Grayscale Range Turntable

Lock

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)

90 °F (32 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power)

96 °F (53 °C)

N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)

114 °F (46 °C)

N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power)

77 °F (43 °C)

N/A

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Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Black

SMC1161KB

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

Breville

Stainless Steel

SMC1162KS

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave

White

SMC1161KW

Brushed Stainless Steel

the Smooth Wave