Sharp SMC1162HS vs SMC2266KS

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Sharp SMC1162HS
Sharp SMC2266KS

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Our Verdict

Sharp SMC1162HS

Sharp SMC2266KS

The Sharp SMC2266KS and the Sharp SMC1162HS have similar controls, but the SMC2266KS is the better pick overall. The SMC2266KS has a larger internal capacity, making it easier to quickly reheat large dishes like a casserole, and it's more powerful, so it cooks a bit faster. It's also quieter, which you may appreciate if noise is a concern.

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Variants

  • SMC1161HB (Black)
  • SMC1161HW (White)
  • SMC2266KS (Stainless Steel)
  • SMC2266HS (Stainless Steel)

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SMC1161HB
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Stainless Steel
SMC2266KS
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White
SMC1161HW
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC2266HS
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‎Stainless Steel
SMC1162HS
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‎Stainless Steel
SMC1169HS
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.6
8.6

Internal Capacity 
 

6.8
9.7

Power 
 

9.2
9.9

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Microwave Dimensions Photo
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Sharp SMC2266KS Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Countertop

Height  

11.8" (29.9 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)

Width  

20.6" (52.2 cm)
24.4" (62.0 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

15.0" (38.0 cm)
19.6" (49.9 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

N/A
19.6" (49.9 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.50 ft (1.07 m)
3.66 ft (1.12 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

6.8
9.7

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Cooking Chamber Photo
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Sharp SMC2266KS Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)
2.2 cu. ft. (62.3 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

12.4" (31.5 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

9.2" (23.3 cm)
10.6" (26.9 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

13.9" (35.3 cm)
17.8" (45.2 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

14.0" (35.6 cm)
19.0" (48.3 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

1.03 cu. ft. (29.3 L)
2.08 cu. ft. (58.8 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Control Panel Picture
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Sharp SMC2266KS Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor 
 

No
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

No
No

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

Yes
No

Lock Controls Button 
 

Yes
No

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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Sharp SMC1162HS In The Box Photo
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Sharp SMC2266KS In The Box Photo
Performance

Power 
 

9.2
9.9

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Microwave Power Graph
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Sharp SMC2266KS Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

No
Yes

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,000 W
1,200 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

725 W
771 W

In-Use Noise 
 

8.2
9.0

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

47.7 dBA
41.6 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Marshmallow Heatmap
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Sharp SMC2266KS Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

41
69

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

58
69

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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Sharp SMC2266KS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power) 
 

84 °F (29 °C)
N/A

Food Temperature Range (100% Power) 
 

119 °F (66 °C)
N/A

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap 
 

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Sharp SMC1162HS Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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Sharp SMC2266KS Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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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Black
SMC1161HB
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC2266KS
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White
SMC1161HW
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Sharp
Stainless Steel
SMC2266HS
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Sharp
‎Stainless Steel
SMC1162HS
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Sharp
 
‎Stainless Steel
SMC1169HS
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