Sharp R1214TY vs SMC1162KS

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Sharp R1214TY
Sharp SMC1162KS 
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Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jun 04, 2026 02:12 PM

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Our Verdict

Sharp R1214TY

Sharp SMC1162KS

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Variants

  • R1214TY (Stainless Steel)
  • SMC1161KB (Black)
  • SMC1162KS (Stainless Steel)

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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC1162KS
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Black
SMC1161KB
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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White
SMC1161KW
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
BestBuy.com
 

Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.3
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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 
 

Over-The-Counter
Locked

Height  

14.1" (35.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

23.8" (60.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

15.3" (38.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

15.3" (38.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.29 ft (1.00 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Internal Capacity 
 

8.0
N/A

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Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

11.8" (30.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Height 
 

9.9" (25.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Width 
 

17.6" (44.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

14.8" (37.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.49 cu. ft. (42.1 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 
 

5.4
N/A

Usability Video  

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Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Locked

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

4
Lock

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

10
Lock

Door Release 
 

Button
Locked

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Performance

Power 
 

9.2
N/A

Microwave Power Graph  

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Inverter Technology 
 

No
Locked

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,100 W
Lock W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

727 W
Lock W

In-Use Noise 
 

7.9
N/A

Noise Video  

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Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

49.6 dBA
Lock dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap  

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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

57
Lock

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
Lock%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

71
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
R1214TY
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC1162KS
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Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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HomeDepot.com
Black
SMC1161KB
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Amazon
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
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Amazon
White
SMC1161KW
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BestBuy.com
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
Walmart.com
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
Lowes.com
 
Stainless Steel
R1214TY
BestBuy.com
 

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