Sharp R-21LTF
#2 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 1.0 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes and server stations. It adds 20 programs, 11 power levels and a two-year parts and labor warranty to the R-21L design.
Amazon $540$540
The Sharp R-21LTF is the better commercial microwave overall, rated 3.3 to 1.8. The Sharp R-21LTF leads on warranty, duty rating and capacity. The Panasonic NE-1025F costs $226.50 less ($313.50 vs $540).
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Panasonic NE-1025F
#17 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 0.8 cu ft dial commercial microwave for break rooms, vending and convenience stores. It keeps controls to a single timer dial at $313.50.
Amazon $313.50$313.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Sharp R-21LTF for warranty (2-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron vs 1-year parts and labor), duty rating (maker rates it medium duty vs maker rates it light duty) and capacity (1 cu ft cavity vs 0.8 cu ft cavity).
Scores side by side
Each 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 | Sharp R-21LTF | Panasonic NE-1025F |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 1.8/5 |
| Power 25% | 8 1,000 W output | 8 1,000 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 71 1 cu ft cavity | 43 0.8 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 72 20 programs, 3 stages, 11 power levels | 0 no stored programs (rest not published) |
| Duty rating 15% | 50 maker rates it medium duty | 0 maker rates it light duty |
| Warranty 20% | 65 2-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron | 0 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Sharp R-21LTF | Panasonic NE-1025F | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Duty rating | Medium | Light |
| Energy feed | - | Bottom |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 1 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | 13.9 x 14.6 x 8.1 in (W x D x H) | 13 x 13 x 8.1 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | - | Half-size 6 in deep pan |
| Interior | Stainless steel | - |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Dial |
| Stored programs | 20 | None (dial) |
| Cooking stages | 3 | - |
| Power levels | 11 | - |
| Longest timer | - | 6 min |
| Braille keypad | Yes | - |
| Door handle | Trigger handle | Grab handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Input power | 1,600 W | - |
| Current draw | 14 A | 13.4 A |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 20.5 x 16 x 12.1 in (W x D x H) | 20.1 x 16.5 x 12 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 37 lb | 34 lb |
| Certifications | - | UL, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Magnetron warranty | 3 years | - |