SHARP 25L Grill Microwave R625KNK, Ceramic Cavity, ₹7,590

Want a bigger grill microwave for under ₹8,000? The SHARP 25L Grill Microwave (model R625KNK) gives you 25 litres, grill and combination cooking, a ceramic cavity and 3 years of magnetron warranty in total. It was ₹7,590 when we checked (MRP ₹9,590), with 4.1★ from 172 ratings and an Amazon's Choice badge. It ranks #9 in our Best Microwave Ovens Under ₹10,000 list with an overall score of 6.3/10.

WHO IT'S FOR

Families who want the most cavity space with a grill for the money, and prefer simple jog dial and button controls over a touch panel.

SOLO, GRILL OR CONVECTION?

A solo microwave only uses microwaves: it reheats, defrosts, boils milk, makes tea and cooks simple dishes like dal, khichdi, poha and steamed vegetables. A grill microwave adds a heating element at the top, so it can also brown and crisp food such as paneer tikka, kebabs, toast and pizza. A convection microwave adds a fan and heater as well, so it can bake cakes and bread and roast like a small OTG. Under ₹10,000 most good options are solo, a few are grill, and convection models are rare. Buy for what you will really cook, not for the longest feature list.

CAPACITY AND TYPE

25 litres, the joint largest here and the biggest grill model in this list. Outside size is 46.9 cm wide, 37.7 cm deep and 28 cm high, and it weighs 12.5 kg. It offers grill mode, combination cooking (grill + microwave) and multi-stage cooking. Capacity scores 8.0/10 and type 7.5/10.

POWER

The spec table lists 1000W, but it does not say whether that is the microwave output, the grill or the input. It also lists "Number of Power Levels: 2", which looks like a listing error for a microwave with defrost, reheat and grill modes. Because these figures are unclear, power scores only 6.0/10.

AUTO-COOK MENUS AND CONTROLS

The title says "Auto Menus", but the listing does not say how many. SHARP's images show defrost by weight and time, quick start at full power, a reheat mode and grill recipes like tandoori chicken and paneer tikka. Controls are a jog dial and push buttons, simple and long-lasting but less precise than a touch panel. Menus score 4.0/10 and controls 6.5/10.

CLEANING

A ceramic-coated cavity is the SHARP's best feature: ceramic resists scratches and stains and wipes clean easily. Cleaning scores 8.5/10, the joint highest here.

SAFETY

No child lock or overheat protection is listed on this page. If you have small children, that matters. Safety scores 4.0/10.

ACCESSORIES

In the box: the oven, a glass turntable, a quick guide label and documents. The spec table also lists a "microwave rack" as an included component, but the box list does not, so we do not count it. Accessories score 5.0/10.

WARRANTY

1 year comprehensive plus 2 more years on the magnetron (3 years in total). Warranty scores 6.5/10.

LISTING NOTES

The 172 ratings shown are the same figure as on SHARP's 20L solo listing, so they are probably shared across models. It showed 50+ bought in the past month, far fewer than the IFB and Panasonic models. Made in Thailand ("direct imported"), sold by Dawntech Electronics and shipped by Amazon; delivery was showing Sunday, 1 November.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Use combination mode for tikka and kebabs: the microwaves cook the inside while the grill browns the outside. Wipe the ceramic cavity with a damp cloth after each use.

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

The Panasonic 20L Grill (₹8,280) is smaller but has a child lock, a wire rack and 4.4★ from 608. The IFB 20L Grill (₹9,990) has 61 menus and steam clean.

VALUE FOR MONEY

The biggest grill microwave for ₹7,590, held back by thin listing details: 7.0/10.

VERDICT

Buy the SHARP R625KNK if you want the most grill-microwave space for the money and do not need a child lock.

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