Description
The Sharp SMC2266KS is the largest countertop microwave in this catalog and one of the most powerful. Sharp records 2.2 cubic feet, 1200 watts, a listed weight of 33.7 pounds, dimensions of 19.6 by 24.4 by 13.6 inches, a China country of origin and first availability in November 2023. The listing description adds a 16.5 inch carousel turntable, LED interior lighting and a white LED display.
What it is and where it fits in a home
This is the countertop microwave for a household that cooks in family quantities. At 2.2 cubic feet it matches the largest built in cavities, and the 24.4 inch width means it needs a serious stretch of counter, roughly the same footprint as a small oven. In a compact kitchen it will dominate the work surface. In a larger one it removes the reason to consider an over the range or built in unit at all, since capacity is usually the argument for those formats.
The 16.5 inch turntable is the figure that matters most and it is the one most listings omit. Cubic feet describes volume, but the turntable diameter is what determines whether a large platter or a rectangular dish actually rotates. At 16.5 inches this will turn things that a 12 inch turntable in a unit such as the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS will not.
Living with it day to day
2.2 cubic feet with a 16.5 inch turntable takes a 9 by 13 pan flat, a large serving platter, two dinner plates side by side, or a tall stockpot lid off. That changes how a kitchen works: reheating a family dish becomes one operation rather than two, and there is no juggling of containers to fit.
1200 watts is the highest microwave output in this group and it is noticeably above the 1000 watt norm. Packaged food instructions written for 1100 watt ovens will finish early, so the practical adjustment is to start checking sooner rather than trusting the box. For anything that scorches easily, the reduced power levels do more work on an oven this powerful than on a slower one.
LED interior lighting is a genuine improvement over an incandescent bulb: brighter, whiter, and it does not burn out on a schedule. The white LED display is easier to read across a kitchen than the older green vacuum fluorescent panels. Sharp publishes no decibel figure, so noise cannot be stated, though a larger cavity with a 1200 watt magnetron is not going to be the quietest appliance on a counter.
Upkeep is minimal and physical: the 16.5 inch turntable is a large piece of glass to wash, and it needs a sink big enough to take it, which is a small practical detail worth thinking about.
Controls and what still works without an app
Nothing here is connected. No Wi-Fi, no app, no voice, no barcode scanning. The panel is the whole interface, and the LED display and keypad work with power and nothing else. On a 2023 appliance that is a deliberate choice rather than an oversight, and on a countertop unit that will simply be replaced when it fails, it is the sensible one.
Sharp does not publish the number of power levels, the preset menu list or whether sensor cooking is included on this listing, which are real gaps for a unit at this level. What is published is the display and lighting, and those are the parts of the interface used every day. Anyone who wants sensor cooking specifically should look at the Panasonic NN-SN686S, which publishes a humidity sensor, or the connected models in the over the range category.
Running cost and upkeep
There are no filters, no water line and no drain. Nothing needs buying on a schedule. Upkeep is the turntable washed and the cavity wiped, with the caveat that a bigger cavity means more surface to clean and a heavier turntable to handle.
The wear items over a long life are the turntable and its roller ring, the door latch and switches, and the LED lighting, which should outlast the appliance rather than needing replacement. There is no vent fan motor, no element and no convection fan, so the component count is lower than any combination or over the range unit, which is the durability advantage of a plain microwave.
The electrical data has one fault to name. The voltage field reads 1.2E plus 2 volts AC, which is scientific notation for 120 volts and an import artifact rather than a specification. The 1200 watt figure is published without labeling whether it is cooking output or input draw, and no amperage or circuit requirement is stated. That matters more here than on a smaller unit: a 1200 watt oven draws meaningfully more than an 800 watt one, and it is the appliance most likely in this catalog to trip a shared kitchen circuit when a kettle or toaster is running. Check the rating plate and think about which outlet it goes on.
Highlights
- 2.2 cubic feet with a 16.5 inch turntable, which is the combination that actually fits large dishes.
- 1200 watts is the highest output in this group, so reheats are quicker.
- LED interior lighting and a white LED display, both easier to live with than older parts.
- No filters, no consumables and the lowest component count of any format here.
- The turntable diameter is published, which most listings in this category omit.
Things To Consider
- The voltage field is corrupted into scientific notation and no amperage is published.
- At 24.4 inches wide it dominates a small counter.
- Sharp does not publish the power level count, preset menus or whether sensor cooking is included.
- A 1200 watt oven is the most likely in this catalog to trip a shared kitchen circuit.
- A 16.5 inch glass turntable needs a large sink to wash properly.
Who it is not for
Small kitchens should not attempt this. A 24.4 inch wide appliance on a galley counter is a mistake, and a compact unit from the countertop category is the honest answer. Anyone who wants to bake or crisp needs a combination model such as the Panasonic NN-CD87KS. Households wanting the microwave off the counter should be reading GE PEB7227ANDD instead. And anyone in an older home with limited kitchen circuits should treat the 1200 watt rating as a reason to check the wiring before buying rather than after the first tripped breaker.
