Sharp SMC2266KS vs R1214TY

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Sharp SMC2266KS
Sharp R1214TY 
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  2. Microwaves
  3. Best Countertop
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Our Verdict

Sharp SMC2266KS

Sharp R1214TY

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Variants

  • SMC2266KS (Stainless Steel)
  • SMC2266HS (Stainless Steel)
  • R1214TY (Stainless Steel)

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Stainless Steel
SMC2266KS
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
SMC2266HS
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.6
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No major differences between these microwaves for everyday use. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo  

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Installation 
 

Countertop
Locked

Height  

13.4" (34.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

24.4" (62.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

19.6" (49.9 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

19.6" (49.9 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.66 ft (1.12 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Internal Capacity 
 

9.7
N/A

Cooking Chamber Photo  

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

2.2 cu. ft. (62.3 L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

16.5" (42.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Height 
 

10.6" (26.9 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Width 
 

17.8" (45.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

19.0" (48.3 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

2.08 cu. ft. (58.8 L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture  

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Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Locked

Convection Cooking 
 

No
Locked

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Locked

Mute Sounds Button 
 

No
Locked

Lock Controls Button 
 

No
Locked

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
N/A

Usability Video  

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Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Locked

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
Lock

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
Lock

Door Release 
 

Button
Locked

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Performance

Power 
 

9.9
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 
 

771 W
Lock W

In-Use Noise 
 

9.0
N/A

Noise Video  

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Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

41.6 dBA
Lock dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap  

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

69
Lock

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

69
Lock

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap  

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Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap  

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Min. Food Temperature (50% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

Food Temperature Range (50% Power) 
 

N/A
N/A

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Stainless Steel
SMC2266KS
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC2266HS
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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HomeDepot.com
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Amazon
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
Walmart.com
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
Lowes.com
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
BestBuy.com

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