The Amana RCS10TS is the better commercial microwave overall, rated 3.3 to 2.4. The Amana RCS10TS leads on programmability and capacity. The Sharp R-21LCFS costs $291 less ($335 vs $626).
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A 1,000 W, 1.2 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes, server stations and moderate restaurant use. It stands out for 100 stored programs and a cavity big enough for a 14 in platter.
Amazon $626A 1,000 W, 1.0 cu ft dial commercial microwave for cafes and server stations. Its cavity takes a half-size pan either way, with nothing to program.
Amazon $335Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1,200 W commercial microwave; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amana RCS10TS | Sharp R-21LCFS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Power 25% | 8 1,000 W output | 8 1,000 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 100 1.2 cu ft cavity | 71 1 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 88 100 programs, 4 stages, 5 power levels | 0 no stored programs, 1 stage, 1 power level |
| Duty rating 15% | 50 maker rates it medium duty | 50 maker rates it medium duty |
| Warranty 20% | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron |
| Amana RCS10TS | Sharp R-21LCFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Duty rating | Medium | Medium |
| Energy feed | Top | - |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 1.2 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | 14.5 x 15 x 8.5 in (W x D x H) | 13.9 x 14.6 x 8.1 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | 14 in platter | Half-size pan either way, 13.5 in platter |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Dial |
| Stored programs | 100 | None (dial) |
| Memory pads | 10 | - |
| Cooking stages | 4 | 1 |
| Power levels | 5 | 1 |
| Longest timer | 60 min | 6 min |
| Braille keypad | Yes | - |
| Door handle | Grab handle | Trigger handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Input power | 1,500 W | 1,600 W |
| Current draw | - | 14 A |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 22 x 19 x 13.9 in (W x D x H) | 20.5 x 16 x 12.1 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 41 lb | 37 lb |
| Stackable | Yes | - |
| Certifications | UL, ETL, NSF, CSA | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Magnetron warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
