Best microwave brands Sharp microwaves
Sharp microwaves
Japanese brand Sharp offers a range of classic, grill and combi microwaves.
We’ve run extensive tests on five Sharp microwaves in our lab, including the R658SLM, R270KM and R-27STM models. To find out how each scored, visit the Which? microwaves review.
The Sharp microwaves we’ve tested typically cost between £55 and £170. You can use our compare microwaves tool to find a model that suits your budget.
Sharp microwave reviews
In the Which? lab we test microwaves on a wide range of criteria, and have found a significant difference between the best and worst models.
Sharp microwaves have achieved varying success in our tough tests, highlighting the importance of choosing a microwave by model, rather than by brand.
Scores for speed of cooking range significantly, with one model scoring excellently and others very poorly. Scores for quality of food and evenness of cooking also range from excellent to very poor.
However, all the models we’ve tested score well for ease of use and most models score well for cooking a jacket potato. One model scores excellently for grilling toast and another scores well for roasting a whole chicken.
If you’re considering buying a specific Sharp microwave, check how well it scores on a variety of criteria by visiting our microwave test results.
When testing speed of cooking, we measure how long a microwave takes to heat a ready meal to a minimum of 70°C. If you want a microwave that cooks particularly quickly, check the speed of cooking scores for each microwave in our microwave reviews.
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Read full reviews of each Sharp microwave we’ve tested, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status, in the Which? microwave reviews.
All Which? Best Buy microwaves shine at cooking. They will give you piping hot, tasty food and will reheat evenly and without drying out your food.
Sharp contact details
You can contact Sharp through its website (www.sharp.co.uk).
If you’re thinking about buying a new microwave, make sure you read our guide to buying the best microwave first. Plus, check out our guide to getting more from your microwave, which includes a video guide to cooking an entire Sunday lunch in your microwave.
