Sharp Carousel SMC0711BS review

The Sharp Carousel SMC0711BS ranks seventh but is the cheapest microwave on this list at $84.99 on Sharp's US store. It is a compact 0.7 cu. ft., 700 watt model that Sharp describes as ideal for snacks, beverages, frozen meals and reheating, and its small footprint fits a dorm room, an office kitchenette or a second microwave spot. Despite the size, Sharp says the 10 inch Carousel turntable is big enough for a full-size dinner plate. Controls are simple: Popcorn, Beverage and Reheat settings, Time Cook, Time Defrost and Auto Defrost, Express Cook for up to 6 minutes and a +30 Sec key for an instant start. The finish is glossy stainless steel with a scratch-resistant glass door. The trade-offs are clear: 700 watts heats more slowly than the 1100 and 1200 watt models here, and there is no sensor or inverter. Sharp points shoppers who want more room to its 0.9 cu. ft. SMC0912BS. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cooking tests.

Who it is for

dorm rooms, offices and tight budgets

Price

$84.99 on Sharp's US store as of November 2026.

YOU PAY: $84.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 0.7 cu. ft. capacity and 700 watts
• 10 inch Carousel turntable that Sharp says fits a full-size dinner plate
• Popcorn, Beverage and Reheat settings
• Time Cook, Time Defrost and Auto Defrost
• Express Cook for up to 6 minutes and a +30 Sec key

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest microwave on this list at $84.99
• Strength: Small footprint fits a dorm desk or office counter
• Strength: Scratch-resistant glass door
• Weakness: 700 watts is the lowest power here, so cooking takes longer
• Weakness: No sensor cooking or inverter
• Weakness: 0.7 cu. ft. is too small for casseroles

Key facts

• Price: $84.99
• Power: 700 watts
• Capacity: 0.7 cu. ft.
• Turntable: 10 inch Carousel
• Finish: Stainless steel

Where it ranks

Sharp Carousel SMC0711BS is No. 7 in our Best Microwaves verdict.