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- Inexpensive
- Compact size
- Easy to use
- Limited capacity
- Lower power (800 watts) than most
- A few reports of start-button malfunctions
The Sharp microwave is chosen as the best compact microwave by Good Housekeeping magazine, and we found quite a few owner reviews at Epinions.com and Amazon.com for this model. Most owner feedback is positive, but there are some complaints about durability and slow reheating.
If you're on a tight budget or short on space, the Sharp R-230KW is an inexpensive, compact microwave that gets good owner reviews. It has a simple control panel that owners say is easy to use, and this microwave fits nicely in a dorm room or small apartment. However, it doesn't have many bells and whistles compared with more expensive units, and it only produces 800 watts of cooking power, so heating frozen meals can be tricky. If you need a roomier microwave or higher power output, consider the GE Profile JES2251SJSS (*est. $225).
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Our Sources
1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping Institute experts test 17 different microwaves, awarding Top Picks to ovens in six different categories; the Sharp R-230KW is chosen as the best compact microwave.
Review: A Microwave for All Reasons, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Mar. 2006
2. Epinions.com
At Epinions, the Sharp R-230KW receives an average of 4.5 stars (out of five) in almost 40 reviews. Many of the reviews date back to 2001 or earlier. Owners say this microwave is easy to use, surprisingly good quality for the price, and makes great popcorn. There are a couple of reports that the start button stopped working correctly.
Review: Sharp R-230 800 Watts Microwave Oven, Contributors to Epinions.com
3. Amazon.com
The Sharp microwave receives mixed reviews at Amazon.com, earning an average of three stars (out of five) in more than 30 reviews. A little more than half of the owners are pleased with the microwave; the rest complain of durability problems. Several owners say the touchpad controls stopped working.
Review: Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White, Contributors to Amazon.com
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