Sharp R520LW

Pros: Great size. Fits a lot.

Cons: COOKS AT A VERY HIGH TEMP.

Review: This is a wonderful microwave. It's large enough to fit almost everything. The keypad gives a lot of options. The turntable can hold extra large food containers and ceramic dishes. It heats quickly and evenly. We're are very satisfied with this ...

Pros: Large capacity. Cooks quickly. Many preset programs that are convenient. Easier to set the clock!

Cons: Takes up a lot of counter space. Noisier than the older model.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this product based on past experience with the company's products, and the ease of setup and use for this one as compared with the old one.

Review: We had such a good experience with our previous Sharp microwave, that we wanted to buy another Sharp. This one is larger and more powerful than the venerable 14-years-old-and-still-works Carousel II that we had. We have not been disappointed yet. ...

Pros: Price, reliability, functionality, aesthetically pleasing

Cons: The print on the control panel is a bit too small.

Review: It has served me dependably since I bought it. I like that the chime is not really loud, there are to many things that beep these days. It is a attractive model with lots of functional features, all of which function as described in the manual. It cost a ...

Pros: Black

Cons: Non Standard Controls Faint Ding sound Flimsy feel

The Bottom Line: Skip this unit. Flimsy build and dinger is too weak.

Review: Bought this back in fall of 2006. Had this unit for about 18 months. I originally bought it for its capacity (2 Cu Ft) and that it is black to match my other appliances. I chose to ignore the non-standard controls. I chose to ignore the faint whisper ...

Pros: Large capacity and high power rating.

Cons: Loud and broke quickly.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend staying away from this model.  While I still believe Sharp makes quality microwaves, my personal experience with this model is one you would not want to share.

Review: I purchased this microwave in November of 2007 after owning a smaller Sharp Carousel II for over 12 years.  I loved the large capacity of the Sharp R-520LW, but immediately noticed it was considerably louder than our previous microwave.  ...