This microwave is actually a 5 star user experience. The only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is because it never seems to last as long as it should, for the price and reputable brand quality. If they say 4-5 years for a microwave, this one will give you 2-3, depending on how you use it. Our 6-person family uses the microwave intensely every day, and it stands up to the rigorous beatings, time and time again. It's a beast. And in a busy kitchen during the school run for breakfast or while cooking dinner, time is precious. The 1200W motor shaves multiple seconds off every time it's used - this accounts for minutes at a time on a run sometimes, and keeps the efficiency ticking over. Reheats are super quick and thorough. The defrost presets and cook functions ... MoreThis microwave is actually a 5 star user experience. The only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is because it never seems to last as long as it should, for the price and reputable brand quality. If they say 4-5 years for a microwave, this one will give you 2-3, depending on how you use it. Our 6-person family uses the microwave intensely every day, and it stands up to the rigorous beatings, time and time again. It's a beast. And in a busy kitchen during the school run for breakfast or while cooking dinner, time is precious. The 1200W motor shaves multiple seconds off every time it's used - this accounts for minutes at a time on a run sometimes, and keeps the efficiency ticking over. Reheats are super quick and thorough. The defrost presets and cook functions are absolutely perfect, too. Easy to push buttons, full number panel to select your exact time (the instant add 30 seconds is a dream!), no annoying or long, drawn out, repetitive tones (they got rid of them with the latest models), super cool, bright LED internal light, several colour options (premium colours = premium prices, of course) - there is nothing lacking. It's not the largest model in the world, but it's a reasonable size and suits our family needs perfectly. Defrosting a roast etc. is definitely a breeze, though. I love this microwave so much that after going through two or three, I tried a different brand and model, only to have instant buyer's remorse. I have already had that in twice for repairs too, under warranty, so nothing's perfect. And what did I do while waiting for the other microwave to come back the second time??? I bought another Sharp Carousel! The other one is now in garage, waiting to be used as a spare. But the Sharp Carousel 1200W inverter microwave is so superb for high-level daily use, I would rather have a good experience multiple times a day, and replace it every 2 or so years, than suffer a frustrating experience from poor performer for 5 years and a few bucks less. It's really your decision, dear shopper. Everyone has their preferences for their own valid reasons. But I've been through a few microwaves now, and I know what I'll be sticking with.

Ive had two previous Sharp microwaves, one lasting over twenty years, the next seven years. I went with this model, believing it was similar to my previous model with Sensors. The choice of sensor cooking had been reduced. Only one for frozen vegetables, not two, likewise fresh vegetables the same. Ive ended up with burnt shrivelled up vegetables. No better doing timed cooking. The cooling down of oven is very loud and long time. The idea of a microwave is for quick and convenient cooking. Five weeks on and very disappointed with it.

We bought this microwave to replace the older model we had for years which suddenly stopped heating the food (Inverter Sensor Microwave Model R395YS).This newer model is awesome. It cooks the food quickly/efficiently and evenly with it's 1200W maximum power. Size is quite big inside but you will need a reasonable space to fit it on your kitchen bench (we have ample space so no issues there) - it's not any bigger than similar models in the same size.We just reheat / warm food and we don't use any of the fancy automated recipes. The Quick Start function incrementally adds time in 30 seconds blocks (unlike our previous one which added time in 10 seconds intervals).Overall we are quite happy with it.The only minor issue if I may be nitpicking is if you set the clock up ... MoreWe bought this microwave to replace the older model we had for years which suddenly stopped heating the food (Inverter Sensor Microwave Model R395YS).This newer model is awesome. It cooks the food quickly/efficiently and evenly with it's 1200W maximum power. Size is quite big inside but you will need a reasonable space to fit it on your kitchen bench (we have ample space so no issues there) - it's not any bigger than similar models in the same size.We just reheat / warm food and we don't use any of the fancy automated recipes. The Quick Start function incrementally adds time in 30 seconds blocks (unlike our previous one which added time in 10 seconds intervals).Overall we are quite happy with it.The only minor issue if I may be nitpicking is if you set the clock up and left it on at night, it is so bright that it is almost like a torch... it appears it has no dimming capability.Another small issue is the door open button is not very ergonomically placed... the button extends to the corner but only the part near the door actually opens it making it a bit awkward when opening but we are getting used to it. And finally the same annoying cooling function with Sharp microwaves that continues to run even after using the microwave for just 30 seconds.Apart from that, very highly recommended inverter microwave. Oh we bought it at a slightly promotional discounted price so that was awesome ).