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- Convection oven
- Variety of sensor settings
- Good cooking performance
- Low power
- Large footprint
- Controls tricky to use
- Carry-in warranty
The Sharp R-930 is a large countertop microwave that includes a convection oven, which enables it to grill, roast and bake like a standard oven. It is somewhat less roomy than the top-rated Sharp R-530E, with 1.5 cubic feet of interior space, and it also has a larger footprint (24.6 inches by 19 inches). In addition, its microwave power is low for a full-size microwave -- only 900 watts -- which means that food takes longer to cook in microwave mode. However, it does boast a variety of sensor settings for cooking, defrosting and reheating.
Users say it is a versatile performer that excels at many cooking tasks, although in one professional test its cooking evenness is only so-so. Professionals and users agree, however, that this model can be hard to use, as its touchpad controls are not intuitive. We saw some complaints about durability for this microwave; users seemed especially frustrated by Sharp's warranty, which requires the owner to take the microwave to an authorized shop for repairs. The Sharp R-930 comes in black, white or stainless steel.
The Sharp R-930 is one of 32 countertop microwaves reviewed at ConsumerReports.org, which conducts detailed tests and summarizes the results in a handy chart. It is also rated a Best Buy at ConsumerGuide.com. We found over 100 user reviews for this microwave at Amazon.com, and Buzzillions.com compiles another 65 ratings from various other retail sites.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org has ratings for 32 countertop microwaves, including the Sharp R-930. Testing procedures are very thorough, with results clearly outlined in a ratings chart. Each microwave is rated on noise, ease of use, heating evenness and defrosting performance.
Review: Recommended Microwave Ovens, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Amazon.com
In more than 100 reviews, the black version of the Sharp R-930 earns an overall score of 4 stars out of 5. Most owners say this versatile unit bakes, browns and microwaves well, but a few find the controls nonintuitive, and we saw some complaints about durability.
Review: Sharp 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot 900-Watt Convection Microwaves, Contributors to Amazon.com
The Sharp R-930 is rated a Best Buy at ConsumerGuide.com, with a perfect 5 points out of 5 for value, performance, features and ease of use. The reviewer calls it "an outstanding model" that "does it all -- bakes, browns, microwaves, at an incredible price."
Review: Sharp R-930 Convection Microwave Oven, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Jan. 31, 2007
Two versions of the Sharp R-930 -- black and white -- make the list of the top 10 microwaves at Buzzillions.com. In total, it receives about 65 reviews (pulled from various other sites) and an average rating of around 4.7 stars out of 5. Most users say it is attractive, with good power output and even heating.
Review: Sharp 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop Convection / Microwave, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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