Sharp SMC2266KS vs R1214TY

Which Microwave Is Better?

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Sharp SMC2266KS
Sharp R1214TY

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Our Verdict

Sharp SMC2266KS

Sharp R1214TY

If you're considering both countertop and over-the-counter microwaves and trying to decide between the Sharp R1214TY and the Sharp SMC2266KS, go for the SMC2266KS. It's a countertop model, so you can't install it above your counter, but it's more powerful and easier to use. The SMC2266KS has a very large capacity, so you can use it to heat or reheat your biggest dishes. It makes it easier to start both simple and more complex cooking tasks, too, since you don't have to press as many buttons, and it's quieter during operation.

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Variants

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

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

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.6
7.3

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
5.4

Internal Capacity 
 

9.7
8.0

Power 
 

9.9
9.2

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Microwave Dimensions Photo 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Microwave Dimensions Photo
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Sharp R1214TY Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation 
 

Countertop
Over-The-Counter

Height  

13.4" (34.0 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)

Width  

24.4" (62.0 cm)
23.8" (60.5 cm)

Depth Without Handle 
 

19.6" (49.9 cm)
15.3" (38.8 cm)

Depth With Handle 
 

19.6" (49.9 cm)
15.3" (38.8 cm)

Power Cord Length  

3.66 ft (1.12 m)
3.29 ft (1.00 m)

Internal Capacity 
 

9.7
8.0

Cooking Chamber Photo 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Cooking Chamber Photo
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Sharp R1214TY Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume 
 

2.2 cu. ft. (62.3 L)
1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 L)

Turntable Diameter 
 

16.5" (42.0 cm)
11.8" (30.1 cm)

Chamber Height 
 

10.6" (26.9 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)

Chamber Width 
 

17.8" (45.2 cm)
17.6" (44.6 cm)

Chamber Depth 
 

19.0" (48.3 cm)
14.8" (37.5 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume 
 

2.08 cu. ft. (58.8 L)
1.49 cu. ft. (42.1 L)

Features  

Control Panel Picture 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Control Panel Picture
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Sharp R1214TY Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor 
 

Yes
Yes

Convection Cooking 
 

No
No

Add Time Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Mute Sounds Button 
 

No
No

Lock Controls Button 
 

No
No

Ease Of Use 
 

7.0
5.4

Usability Video  

Control Interface 
 

Membrane Touch Panel
Membrane Touch Panel

# Of Actions For 3:00 At 100% 
 

1
4

# Of Actions For 2:30 At 50% 
 

7
10

Door Release 
 

Button
Button

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS In The Box Photo
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Sharp R1214TY In The Box Photo
Performance

Power 
 

9.9
9.2

Microwave Power Graph 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Microwave Power Graph
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Sharp R1214TY Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology 
 

Yes
No

Advertised Microwave Output Power 
 

1,200 W
1,100 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power 
 

771 W
727 W

In-Use Noise 
 

9.0
7.9

Noise Video  

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power 
 

41.6 dBA
49.6 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Marshmallow Heatmap 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Marshmallow Heatmap
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Sharp R1214TY Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate 
 

69
57

Area Of Underheated Turntable 
 

0%
0%

Grayscale Range Turntable 
 

69
71

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity 
 

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap 
 

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Sharp SMC2266KS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap
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Sharp R1214TY Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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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Sharp SMC2266KS Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap
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Sharp R1214TY Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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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Stainless Steel
SMC2266HS
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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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