Amana HDC12A2
A 1,200 W, 0.6 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for restaurant lines and quick-service kitchens. It stands out for its 3-year parts and labor warranty and 100 stored programs.
Amazon $1,302$1,302
The Amana HDC12A2 is the better commercial microwave overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Amana HDC12A2 leads on programmability. The Sharp R-22GTF wins on capacity. The Sharp R-22GTF costs $73 less ($1,229 vs $1,302).
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Sharp R-22GTF
#11 in 1,200 W and upFull review
A 1,200 W, 0.7 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for restaurant lines and quick-service kitchens. It stands out for its 3-year parts and labor warranty.
Amazon $1,229$1,229
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Amana HDC12A2 for programmability (100 programs, 4 stages, 11 power levels vs 20 programs, 3 stages, 11 power levels).
- Choose the Sharp R-22GTF for capacity (0.7 cu ft cavity vs 0.6 cu ft cavity).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,200 W and up commercial microwave; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amana HDC12A2 | Sharp R-22GTF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Power 25% | 23 1,200 W output | 23 1,200 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 14 0.6 cu ft cavity | 29 0.7 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 100 100 programs, 4 stages, 11 power levels | 72 20 programs, 3 stages, 11 power levels |
| Duty rating 15% | 100 maker rates it heavy duty | 100 maker rates it heavy duty |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year parts and labor | 100 3-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Amana HDC12A2 | Sharp R-22GTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Duty rating | Heavy | Heavy |
| Energy feed | Top and bottom | - |
| Magnetrons | 2 | - |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 0.6 cu ft | 0.7 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | 13 x 12 x 6.8 in (W x D x H) | 13 x 13 x 7.1 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | Half-size pan | - |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Touch |
| Stored programs | 100 | 20 |
| Memory pads | 10 | - |
| Cooking stages | 4 | 3 |
| Power levels | 11 | 11 |
| Longest timer | 60 min | - |
| USB menu loading | Yes | - |
| Door handle | Grab handle | Trigger handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-20 | NEMA 5-20 |
| Input power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Current draw | 16.8 A | 17 A |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 16.5 x 21.6 x 13.5 in (W x D x H) | 20.1 x 18.5 x 13.2 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 68 lb | 60 lb |
| Stackable | Yes | - |
| Certifications | UL, ETL, NSF, CSA | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Magnetron warranty | 3 years | 3 years |