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Installation
Countertop
Inverter Technology
No
Convection Cooking
No
Installation
Countertop
Inverter Technology
No
Convection Cooking
No
Our Verdict
Sharp SMC1162HS
Sharp SMC1162KS
The Sharp SMC1162KS is the updated version of the Sharp SMC1162HS, and while they are very similar, the SMC1162KS offers slightly better performance. The main difference between these models is the addition of a child-resistant door lock on the SMC1162KS, so you may prefer it if you have kids in the house. It also cooks a little faster. Beyond these differences, the SMC1162HS and SMC1162HS share very similar controls and functions, so if you find the SMC1162HS on sale, you can pick it up without worrying about making the wrong choice.
Variants
- SMC1161HB (Black)
- SMC1161HW (White)
- SMC1161KB (Black)
- SMC1162KS (Stainless Steel)
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SMC1161HB
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Black
SMC1161KB
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White
SMC1161HW
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White
SMC1161KW
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Stainless Steel
SMC1162HS
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Stainless Steel
SMC1162KS
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Stainless Steel
SMC1169HS
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use
Everyday Use
Threshold
Everyday Use
7.6
7.8
Power
9.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Body
Microwave Dimensions Photo
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Installation
Countertop
Countertop
Height
11.8" (29.9 cm)
11.8" (30.0 cm)
Width
20.6" (52.2 cm)
20.4" (51.9 cm)
Depth Without Handle
15.0" (38.0 cm)
15.0" (38.1 cm)
Depth With Handle
N/A
15.0" (38.1 cm)
Power Cord Length
3.50 ft (1.07 m)
3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Internal Capacity
6.8
6.9
Cooking Chamber Photo
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Advertised Chamber Volume
1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)
1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)
Turntable Diameter
12.4" (31.5 cm)
12.4" (31.4 cm)
Chamber Height
9.2" (23.3 cm)
9.2" (23.4 cm)
Chamber Width
13.9" (35.3 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)
Chamber Depth
14.0" (35.6 cm)
14.1" (35.9 cm)
Measured Chamber Volume
1.03 cu. ft. (29.3 L)
1.06 cu. ft. (29.9 L)
Features
Control Panel Picture
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Cooking Sensor
No
No
Convection Cooking
No
No
Add Time Button
Yes
Yes
Mute Sounds Button
Yes
Yes
Lock Controls Button
Yes
Yes
Ease Of Use
7.0
7.0
Usability Video
Control Interface
Membrane Touch Panel
Membrane Touch Panel
# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100%
1
1
# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50%
7
7
Door Release
Button
Button
In The Box
In The Box Photo
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Performance
Power
9.2
10
Microwave Power Graph
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Inverter Technology
No
No
Advertised Microwave Output Power
1,000 W
1,000 W
Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power
725 W
796 W
In-Use Noise
8.2
8.0
Noise Video
Avg. Noise @ 100% Power
47.7 dBA
48.9 dBA
Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity
Marshmallow Heatmap
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Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate
0%
0%
Grayscale Range Dinner Plate
41
56
Area Of Underheated Turntable
0%
0%
Grayscale Range Turntable
58
80
Deep Dish Heating Uniformity
Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)
84 °F (29 °C)
N/A
Food Temperature Range (100% Power)
119 °F (66 °C)
N/A
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Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)
80 °F (27 °C)
N/A
Food Temperature Range (50% Power)
117 °F (65 °C)
N/A
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SMC1161HB
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Black
SMC1161KB
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White
SMC1161HW
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White
SMC1161KW
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Stainless Steel
SMC1162HS
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Stainless Steel
SMC1162KS
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Stainless Steel
SMC1169HS
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