Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Sharp
Sharp R-414HS 1.4-cu.-ft. Countertop Microwave

1.4-cu.-ft. Carousel model with 1,100-W output and a separate trim-kit route. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

Buyer Shortlists editorial·Updated
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How our links work. This review uses linked manufacturer documentation. We have not tested this product hands-on.
MAKE IT PERSONAL

Find the countertop microwave that fits you.

Tell us what matters. We’ll help you weigh the options.

Find my match
THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Sharp R-414HS is a 1.4-cu.-ft., 1,100-W Carousel microwave with documented 120-V/60-Hz supply, counter placement and an optional RK-46S24 trim path; finish and several fit details remain unknown.

Consider it for

Consider R-414HS if 1.4 cu. ft., 1,100-W stated output and a documented countertop/optional-trim route fit your plan. Measure your cookware and installation opening, check the physical model suffix, and confirm circuit requirements from the unit label. Choose another model if a confirmed sensor feature, known tray diameter, verified finish or current exact marketplace listing is essential..

Look elsewhere if

Choose a model with exact evidence for its finish, sensor functions, tray diameter or trim dimensions if any of those are hard requirements. The saved R-414HS materials do not confirm them.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Sharp's exact manual names R-414HS and lists a 1.4-cu.-ft. cavity with 1,100-W microwave output.
  • The manual specifies 120 V/60 Hz and keeps 1,600-W electrical input separate from cooking output.
  • Countertop placement and an optional RK-46S24 trim route are both documented for the model family.

What to weigh up

  • The source does not confirm the R-414HS finish, sensor cooking or numeric turntable diameter.
  • The trim kit is a separate installation accessory; opening dimensions and clearance still need checking.
  • A historical marketplace identifier does not establish a current exact R-414HS offer or condition.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredR-414HS
Capacity1.4 cu. ft. capacity; exact R-414HS code named in Sharp manual
Microwave output1,100-W microwave output; 1,600-W electrical input shown separately
Cooking approachCarousel cooking; sensor feature and tray diameter not established
Installation optionsCountertop placement; optional RK-46S24 trim kit is a separate route
Finish and turntableFinish and exact current Amazon variant remain unverified

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 11, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Use the 1.4-cu.-ft. figure as a starting point

Sharp's operation manual identifies 1.4 cu. ft. for the R-414H family and names R-414HS on its cover. Capacity is useful for comparing broad cavity classes, but it cannot tell you whether a particular dinner plate or rectangular dish will clear the walls or turn while cooking. Measure the dishes you use most and compare them with the cavity and tray in the actual manual. The reviewed source does not state a numeric turntable diameter, so do not infer one from the capacity alone.

Keep cooking output distinct from electrical input

The manual's specification table lists 1,100 W microwave output and 1,600 W input. The first figure describes stated cooking output; the second belongs to the electrical load and planning. They answer different questions and should not be substituted for one another. Sharp also specifies 120 V at 60 Hz, but the source does not remove the need to check the exact unit's rating label, grounding, circuit and plug. That check matters especially when replacing an older oven whose electrical requirements may differ.

Plan countertop use before a trim-kit installation

Sharp describes counter placement and lists RK-46S24 as a separate optional trim-kit path. This is useful flexibility for a buyer who may later want a built-in appearance, but it does not make the microwave itself a built-in unit or prove that a kit is bundled with a seller's offer. Confirm the exact opening, kit instructions and ventilation clearances before purchase or installation. Keep the R-414HS suffix on both the oven and accessory paperwork; a similar R-414 code is not automatic proof of a compatible kit.

Do not treat the Carousel name as sensor evidence

The manual identifies the appliance with Sharp's Carousel home-use microwave family. That label does not by itself document humidity-sensor cooking, and the reviewed exact-model material did not establish a sensor feature. If automatic sensing is central to your routine, compare an exact manual that names sensor cooking rather than using a family or marketing term as a substitute. The profile therefore leaves sensor status unknown, which keeps the model from receiving a fabricated advantage or being incorrectly removed when sensor cooking is not a requirement.

Verify the finish and accessory in the actual offer

The manual evidence used here establishes the model code and core dimensions and ratings, but not the finish claimed by the frozen marketplace title. That title is not enough to assign an exact color or current retail variant. Check the complete R-414HS label and finish description in any listing, and confirm whether the seller is offering the oven alone or the separate trim accessory. The tagged link searches the full model code because the historical ASIN did not confirm a present-day exact match.

Choose it for documented fit, not an unverified claim

R-414HS is a reasonable candidate when a medium cavity, stated 1,100-W output, documented U.S. supply and countertop placement align with your needs. The optional kit adds a path for a later trim installation, while the missing finish, tray-size and sensor details set limits on what this research can recommend. Confirm actual dishes, ventilation, electrical requirements and the kit's opening before relying on it. No personal cooking test, buyer-review summary, reliability claim or current price is used in this assessment.

What else to compare

Explore this category →

Before you buy

What capacity and microwave output does R-414HS list?

Sharp's R-414H family manual lists 1.4 cu. ft. and 1,100 W of microwave output.

Is the 1,600-W figure cooking output?

No. The same specification table separates 1,600 W electrical input from 1,100 W output.

Can it go on a counter?

The manual documents countertop placement and separately lists an optional RK-46S24 trim route.

Does the exact model have sensor cooking?

The sources reviewed here do not establish sensor cooking for R-414HS, so the feature remains unknown.

What is the turntable diameter and finish?

Neither a numeric tray diameter nor the R-414HS finish was confirmed in the cited manual.

Does the Amazon link go to a verified exact offer?

No. It is a tagged search for R-414HS because the historical ASIN did not verify a current offer.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

Read our research and update process →

The decision

Sharp R-414HS is a 1.4-cu.-ft., 1,100-W Carousel microwave with documented 120-V/60-Hz supply, counter placement and an optional RK-46S24 trim path; finish and several fit details remain unknown.

Is it the right fit?

Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.