Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) vs Sharp SMC1162HS: Which Microwave Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Internal Capacity

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Products

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Sep 15, 2026 01:45 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jun 09, 2026 04:17 PM

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Picture

Sharp SMC1162HS Picture

Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology Yes

Convection Cooking No

Installation Countertop

Inverter Technology No

Convection Cooking No

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Our Verdict

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Sharp SMC1162HS

The Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) and Sharp SMC1162HS are both countertop microwaves, but the Toshiba is the better pick for most people. It has a larger cooking chamber, so you can fit larger dishes and bowls, and it heats food more quickly than the Sharp model. The Sharp does run quieter, and if you're looking for a smaller countertop footprint, its compact size makes it worth a look.

Variants

ML-EM45PIT(BS) (Black Stainless Steel)

SMC1161HB (Black)
SMC1161HW (White)

Review

See Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Review

See Sharp SMC1162HS Review

Check Price

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black

SMC1161HB

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

White

SMC1161HW

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

‎Stainless Steel

SMC1162HS

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

‎Stainless Steel

SMC1169HS

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

8.2

7.6

Internal Capacity

8.1

6.8

Power

10

9.2

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

8.2

7.6

Power

10

9.2

Design

Body

Microwave Dimensions Photo

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Microwave Dimensions Photo

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Sharp SMC1162HS Microwave Dimensions Photo

Installation

Countertop

Countertop

Height

13.0" (33.1 cm)

11.8" (29.9 cm)

Width

21.8" (55.3 cm)

20.6" (52.2 cm)

Depth Without Handle

17.9" (45.5 cm)

15.0" (38.0 cm)

Depth With Handle

19.1" (48.5 cm)

N/A

Power Cord Length

3.62 ft (1.10 m)

3.50 ft (1.07 m)

Internal Capacity

8.1

6.8

Cooking Chamber Photo

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Cooking Chamber Photo

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Sharp SMC1162HS Cooking Chamber Photo

Advertised Chamber Volume

1.6 cu. ft. (45.3 L)

1.1 cu. ft. (31.1 L)

Turntable Diameter

13.6" (34.5 cm)

12.4" (31.5 cm)

Chamber Height

9.9" (25.1 cm)

9.2" (23.3 cm)

Chamber Width

15.4" (39.2 cm)

13.9" (35.3 cm)

Chamber Depth

17.1" (43.5 cm)

14.0" (35.6 cm)

Measured Chamber Volume

1.51 cu. ft. (42.9 L)

1.03 cu. ft. (29.3 L)

Features

Control Panel Picture

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Control Panel Picture

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Sharp SMC1162HS Control Panel Picture

Cooking Sensor

Yes

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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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) In The Box Photo

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Sharp SMC1162HS In The Box Photo

Performance

Power

10

9.2

Microwave Power Graph

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Microwave Power Graph

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Sharp SMC1162HS Microwave Power Graph

Inverter Technology

Yes

No

Advertised Microwave Output Power

1,250 W

1,000 W

Tested Heating Rate At 100% Power

820 W

725 W

In-Use Noise

8.7

8.2

Noise Video

Avg. Noise @ 100% Power

44.3 dBA

47.7 dBA

Shallow Dish Heating Uniformity

Marshmallow Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Marshmallow Heatmap

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Sharp SMC1162HS Marshmallow Heatmap

Area Of Underheated Dinner Plate

0%

0%

Grayscale Range Dinner Plate

25

41

Area Of Underheated Turntable

0%

0%

Grayscale Range Turntable

35

58

Deep Dish Heating Uniformity

Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

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Sharp SMC1162HS Mashed Potato 100% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (100% Power)

N/A

84 °F (29 °C)

Food Temperature Range (100% Power)

N/A

119 °F (66 °C)

Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS) Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

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Sharp SMC1162HS Mashed Potato 50% Heatmap

Min. Food Temperature (50% Power)

N/A

80 °F (27 °C)

Food Temperature Range (50% Power)

N/A

117 °F (65 °C)

Check Price

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black

SMC1161HB

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

White

SMC1161HW

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

‎Stainless Steel

SMC1162HS

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

‎Stainless Steel

SMC1169HS

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Black Stainless Steel

ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(BS)

Sharp SMC1162HS

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