SHARP 27L Convection Microwave R827KNK, Healthy Fry, ₹13,490

Want a convection microwave with a steel cavity, vapour clean and over 300 auto menus? The SHARP 27L Convection Microwave (model R827KNK) is strong on cooking programs and easy cleaning. It was ₹13,490 when we checked (MRP ₹18,990), in stock and shipped by Amazon. It ranks #8 in our Best Microwave Ovens Under ₹15,000 list with an overall score of 7.0/10. Unclear power figures and a missing child lock hold it back.

WHO IT'S FOR

Families who bake and grill often, want the most preset recipes, and have no small children around the kitchen.

WHAT A CONVECTION MICROWAVE ADDS

A solo microwave only reheats, defrosts and does simple cooking. A grill model adds a top heater for browning and crisping. A convection microwave adds a heater and a fan, so it can also bake cakes, bread and pizza and roast like a small OTG, and usually grill too. Between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 most good options are convection models, which is why most of our list is convection. If you never bake, a good solo microwave saves you money and counter space.

CAPACITY AND TYPE

27 litres, a good family size. It combines microwave, grill and convection ("Trifecta of Delights" in SHARP's text) with a Healthy Fry air-fry menu for French fries and papad with little oil. That is a preset program, not a separate fryer. Capacity scores 8.0/10 and type 9.0/10.

POWER

The spec table is confusing: it lists "Wattage: 2100 Watts" and "Power Consumption: 900 Watts", with 4 power levels. The actual microwave output is not clearly stated, so we scored power 5.5/10, the lowest here. A Quick Start mode runs at full power for fast reheating.

MENUS AND CONTROLS

The bullets promise 300+ recipes in the auto-cook menus and the spec table says 328 programs, from grilled chicken to chocolate cake. Defrost by weight or time, Memory Cook and a touch pad are listed. Menus score 9.5/10 and controls 8.0/10.

CLEANING AND SAFETY

A stainless steel cavity plus vapour clean (title): 8.5/10, among the best here. However, no child lock is listed anywhere on the page, so safety scores only 4.0/10. If you have small children, check this with SHARP before buying.

ACCESSORIES

The spec table lists a microwave rack in the box: 6.0/10.

WARRANTY

1 year comprehensive and a total of 3 years on the magnetron: 6.5/10.

WHAT SIZE DO YOU NEED?

As a rough guide, 20–23 litres suits one to three people, while 25–30 litres fits a bigger casserole or cake tin and suits a family of four to six. Convection models are heavy (often 15–18 kg) and wide, so measure your counter and leave a few centimetres free at the back and sides for ventilation.

LISTING NOTES

It is sold by a third-party seller ("264") and ships from Amazon, unlike most picks here, which are sold by Dawntech. It measures 49.5 cm wide × 43.5 cm deep × 29 cm high and weighs 15.8 kg, and is listed as direct imported. Value scores 5.0/10.

PROS

• ✓300+ auto menus (328 programs in the table)

Steel cavity + vapour clean

Healthy Fry menu, Memory Cook, defrost by weight/time

3 years total on the magnetron

CONS AND THINGS TO KNOW

No child lock listed

Microwave output not clearly stated (2100W vs 900W)

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

The Panasonic 27L Convection (₹12,990) is the same size, cheaper, has 900W, a child lock, but far fewer menus (101). The LG 28L Convection (₹13,990) also has a steel cavity with steam clean, 251 menus and a child lock.

VERDICT

The SHARP 27L is a good pick for recipe lovers who want easy cleaning, but most families are safer with the Panasonic 27L or LG 28L.

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