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Sharp R-820JS

*Est. $230

Sharp R-820JS

Convection microwave oven

pros
  • Microwave/convection combo
  • Convection technology is good for browning foods
  • Can double as a small regular oven
  • Users say it's more reliable than most microwaves
cons
  • Bulky exterior
  • Smallish capacity
  • Expensive
 
 
Where to Buy
  • eBay

    for $255.64

  • Compact Appliance

    for $305.10

  • AJ Madison

    for $269.00

 
 
 

ConsumerGuide.com discusses this model, and the Sharp R-820JS gets a large number of owner-written ratings at Amazon.com and Buzzillions.

Microwaves with convection technology use a small fan to circulate hot air through the interior of the oven; this helps to brown food, yielding crispier french fries and crunchier pizza crust. The Sharp R-820JS receives excellent reviews. Experts point out, however, that the Sharp's convection fan takes up extra space inside the oven, so although this oven's interior capacity is a compact 0.9 cubic feet, it still requires a good amount of countertop space. If you're not that interested in a microwave/convection combo, consider the Sharp R-305KS (*est. $120), a similarly sized standard microwave that takes up less counter space.

Where To Buy
 
 
Featured StoresStore RatingNotesTotal Price
eBayeBay rated 4.00 (1176 reviews)1176 store reviewsIn Stock. $255.64
Compact ApplianceCompact Appliance rated 4.00 (750 reviews)750 store reviewsIn Stock. Low Prices on 1000's of Appliances!$305.10
AJ MadisonAJ Madison rated 3.50 (744 reviews)744 store reviewsIn Stock. $269.00
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

More than 50 owners review the Sharp R-820JS at Amazon.com, where it's one of the highest- rated microwave ovens on the site. Most give it high ratings. A small handful of owners report durability issues and a wobbly turntable.

Review: Sharp R-820JS 0.9-Cubic Foot Grill 2 Convection Microwave, Silver, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. ConsumerGuide.com

This Sharp oven receives a good but not outstanding review from ConsumerGuide.com, which says it lacks the best features of convection microwave ovens. Editors mainly seem annoyed that this model isn't a speed cooker.

Review: Expert Review: Sharp R-820 Convection-Microwave Oven, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, July 6, 2007

3. Buzzillions.com

More than 20 owner reviews at Buzzillions give the Sharp R-820JS an average of 4.5 stars (out of five). One reviewer is disappointed with the convection feature, but he's clearly in the minority.

Review: Sharp 0.9 cu. ft. Black & Silver Microwave/Convection Oven, R820JS, Contributors to Buzzillions.com

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