The Sharp R651ZS is a stylish looking microwave with a lot of features included. It is one of the larger microwaves on the market and comes with a price tag of between $200 and $220, so it’s in the mid-price range for microwaves and is an affordable appliance to have in your home. The R651ZS’s larger dimensions are 19.8 x 24.1 x 14 inches, and it weighs 46.4 pounds, so certainly one of the heavier microwaves available. The Sharp R651ZS is a countertop microwave and provides a mighty 1200 watts for supreme cooking power.

The overall appearance of the Sharp R651ZS is super sleek and trendy. This microwave comes with a stainless-steel finish with a black door and stainless trim. The interior is white and provides a nice contrast to the exterior finish. The modern design of this Sharp microwave will complement any style, and the neutral silver tones of the finish will not dominate the room it’s in but add an element of charm to it.

The Sharp R651ZS comes with a smart LED display in a yellow/green color, which displays not only the microwave times but also a clock, which is a useful feature as it can be seen without having to use the microwave itself. This microwave also comes with a 16-inch glass turntable which is advantageous for high-quality cooking but also adds to the overall quality of the design of the R651ZS microwave.

As with other microwaves in this price category, the Sharp R651ZS comes with various features to add to its cooking performance. There are ten power levels to choose from so you will easily be able to find a cooking power to suit whatever food item you need to cook. The noise levels are considered noisier than other microwave models as it is a larger model, but this shouldn’t put you off as it’s not unbearable noise, it’s just not whisper-quiet. As well as the numerous power levels, the R651ZS microwave includes an auto-defrost option specifically for meat, poultry and fish, which has been highly regarded by customers who have used this model. One of the other significant aspects of the Sharp R651ZS is that it has six sensor cooking programs, so you don’t have to think about cooking times or preparation as this microwave does it all for you. These six options for the sensor cooking are potatoes, frozen entrée, frozen vegetables, popcorn, beverages and a sensor reheat option which are a real bonus feature to this microwave model, adding convenience and reflecting Sharp’s technical expertise.

If you don’t want to use the sensor options all the time, the cooking can be done through the R651ZS’s quick cook option, so you can easily select how long you want to cook the food for, and this microwave cooks it through. Also, the Sharp R651ZS can cook food anywhere from 30 seconds to 6 minutes, so whatever you need you can rest assured this microwave will make a good job of it. What’s more, you can easily see your food cooking thanks to the bright interior light.

The size of the Sharp R651ZS is considerably larger than other microwave brands, so while this can make it a bulky appliance to have on the countertop, it does mean you can cook large quantities of food and more than one item at once. This doesn’t affect the quality of cooking so is a real bonus if you have a larger number of mouths to feed or need to prepare meals quickly.

There are characteristics on the Sharp R651ZS microwave that make it a generally easy-to-use piece of equipment. It’s not as simplistic as just pressing a button to cook all food items, but it’s relatively simple to use. Firstly, this microwave comes with a touchpad dial which is not only comfortable to use but also makes selecting the different options handy and convenient. The door of this microwave is also operated by a push button function rather than a handle which adds to the ease of use as it makes it much more practical.

The Sharp R651ZS microwave is also extremely easy to clean thanks to its sleek design and scratch-resistant glass, so it always looks like it’s brand new. There is also the quick cook option on this microwave which makes it extremely easy to use if you want to cook your food and go instead of using the sensor options. It’s great to have both options on the R651ZS available, especially as the keypad for both is clear and straightforward to follow instructions.

Although not over the top with its features, the Sharp R651ZS microwave comes with plenty of elements that put Sharp up there in microwave manufacturers. The R651ZS comes with a convenient button to instantly start the microwave at 30 seconds, so you can save time while cooking. Also, the R651ZS comes with a keep warm feature, so it maintains the temperature of the food once it's cooked with a highly beneficial tool to have as it will save you time if you need to cook more than one meal or have other tasks to complete before the food is consumed.

The R651ZS microwave also comes with a child-lock so the touch keypad can’t function at your command, so you have peace of mind. The larger size of this microwave is also a feature, as it makes a difference when you need to cook a lot of food, without affecting the quality.

One of the additional features the microwave comes with is four softening options, meaning it can easily soften butter, chocolate, ice cream and cream cheese. The fact that the Sharp R651ZS comes with this as well as sensor technology, auto-defrost, one-touch cooking and keep warm features and is still at an affordable price makes it an appealing option, especially as it’s from reliable manufacturers Sharp.

In conclusion, the Sharp R651ZS microwave is a high-quality product from a reputable manufacturer with lots of advantageous attributes which make it a real feature for whichever room it’s placed in. This microwave is a large model, suitable for families or larger cooking needs but does take up more space, so that’s worth bearing in mind. It’s not the quietest microwave, but this certainly isn’t a huge problem considering the benefits the R651ZS comes with. It’s an affordable microwave and comes with an abundance of features to keep everyone happy.