Sharp SMC1174KS Flatbed review

The Sharp SMC1174KS ranks third because it combines inverter heating with a flatbed floor for $169.99, the lowest price for an inverter model on this list. With no turntable, the whole floor is usable, and Sharp says it fits plates and pans up to 13.25 by 13 inches, so square and rectangular dishes that would catch on a spinning plate fit fine. Sharp says its heating design and inverter technology distribute cooking power evenly through the cavity even without a turntable. It runs at 1100 watts in a 1.1 cu. ft. mid-size cabinet. Silent mode turns off the beeps for open-plan homes and late-night snacks, and there are preset buttons, Auto Defrost, Express Cook for up to 6 minutes, a +30 key and a Child Lock. The gray interior has LED lighting. The trade-offs are size and sensing: it is smaller than the SMC1662KS, and Sharp does not list sensor cooking on this model. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cooking tests.

Who it is for

cooks who use rectangular dishes

Price

$169.99 on Sharp's US store as of November 2026.

YOU PAY: $169.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Flatbed design with no turntable fits plates and pans up to 13.25 by 13 inches
• Inverter technology spreads cooking power through the cavity
• 1.1 cu. ft. capacity and 1100 watts
• Silent mode for open-plan living areas
• Express Cook for up to 6 minutes, a +30 key and Auto Defrost

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest inverter model on this list at $169.99
• Strength: Flat floor is easier to wipe clean than a turntable recess
• Strength: Child Lock to help prevent accidental operation
• Weakness: 1.1 cu. ft. is smaller than the 1.6 cu. ft. SMC1662KS
• Weakness: Sharp does not list a humidity sensor on this model
• Weakness: No convection or air fry function

Key facts

• Price: $169.99
• Power: 1100 watts
• Capacity: 1.1 cu. ft.
• Usable floor: Dishes up to 13.25 x 13 inches
• Inverter: Yes

Where it ranks

Sharp SMC1174KS Flatbed is No. 3 in our Best Microwaves verdict.