Sharp 30-inch Microwave Drawer Oven review
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- Easy Touch Automatic Drawer System (hands-free close)
- Concealed control panel that tilts to 45 degrees
- Sensor cooking
- Fits a 4-qt casserole
- Low-profile design for island/under-oven install
Sharp · Speed oven / microwave · Microwave drawer
$2,000 list price
- $2,000 MSRP
- 30″ wide
- Electric
- 1-yr full warranty
- Capacity (cu ft): 1.2
- Microwave (watts): 950
The Sharp 30-inch Microwave Drawer (SMD3070ASY) is the value pick among microwave drawers and the one most kitchens should start with. It offers 1.2 cubic feet, 950 watts, 12 sensor-cook settings and a concealed control panel that tilts up to 45 degrees. List price is about $1,999.99, and Sharp and Abt showed it at $1,599.99. It matches the Wolf and Bosch drawers on capacity and wattage for less. You give up Wi-Fi, luxury-brand styling and longer warranty coverage.
Best for: Attainable luxury · Busy families · Smaller kitchens
What we like
- About $1,999.99 list, lowest of the drawers here
- 1.2 cu ft, fits a 4-quart casserole
- Easy Touch automatic drawer with hands-free close
- Concealed control panel tilts to 45 degrees
- 12 sensor-cook settings
Watch out for
- Only a 1-year limited warranty
- No Wi-Fi or app
- Styling won't match Wolf or other luxury suites exactly
- Retailer spec tables conflict on wattage
Design and build
Sharp is known for its Microwave Drawer ovens, and the SMD3070ASY is its 30-inch stainless model. The Easy Touch Automatic Drawer System opens at a touch and closes hands-free. The control panel stays hidden until you need it, then tilts up to 45 degrees so you can read it from above. It's low profile at 15.88 inches tall and 23.02 inches deep, so it fits in an island or under a wall oven.
Retailers also list it as SMD3070AS.
Performance on paper
Sharp lists 1.2 cubic feet and 950 watts, and Abt lists 12 sensor-cook settings. Sensor cooking adjusts cooking time automatically. The cavity fits a 4-quart casserole, which covers most weeknight reheating and steaming.
One conflict: Abt's spec table lists 1,000 watts, while Sharp says 950 watts. We use Sharp's figure. Either way, it's in line with the Wolf and Bosch drawers.
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Buy it if you want the drawer format at the lowest price, the microwave is mainly for reheating, defrosting and popcorn, and you'd rather spend the savings on a range or refrigerator. Families like drawers because kids can reach them safely, and a drawer frees the upper cabinets a wall-mounted microwave would take.
Skip it if you want app control (Bosch), an exact Wolf look and flush-inset option (Wolf), or a microwave that can also bake and brown (a speed oven). Buyers who want more than a year of coverage should look at an extended plan.
Price, warranty and service
Sharp lists the SMD3070ASY at $1,999.99 on shop.sharpusa.com, and on October 7, 2026 it was on sale for $1,599.99 there and at Abt. Prices change, so treat the sale price as a snapshot. Abt lists a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty. Microwave drawers have a motorized drawer and sensors, so confirm who services Sharp in your area.
How it compares
The Wolf 30-inch microwave drawer has the same capacity and wattage for about $600 more, with flush-inset installation. The Bosch 800 Series microwave drawer adds Wi-Fi and 26 auto programs. If you want baking and browning too, see the Monogram Advantium speed oven. Our best microwave drawers and the speed ovens and microwave drawers hub cover the field, and the Kitchen Suite Matcher can help plan the whole kitchen.
Our verdict
The Sharp SMD3070ASY delivers the same 1.2 cu ft and 950 W as luxury-brand drawers for about $1,999.99 list, often less. The 1-year warranty and plain styling are the trade-offs. For most kitchens, it's the smartest microwave drawer to buy.
Specifications
| Model numbers | SMD3070ASY, SMD3070AS |
|---|---|
| Width | 30″ |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Installation | Undercounter |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 1.2 |
| Microwave (watts) | 950 |
| Sensor cook settings | 12 |
| Height (in) | 15.88 |
| Depth (in) | 23.02 |
| Finishes | stainless steel |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts and labor (per Abt) |
| List price | $2,000 |
Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Sharp’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.
Questions about the Sharp 30-inch Microwave Drawer Oven
How many watts is the Sharp microwave drawer?
Sharp lists 950 watts. Abt's spec table says 1,000 watts, but we use Sharp's figure. It has 1.2 cubic feet of capacity and 12 sensor-cook settings, per Abt.
Will a 4-quart casserole fit in the Sharp microwave drawer?
Yes. Sharp says the SMD3070ASY fits a 4-quart casserole. The 1.2-cubic-foot cavity handles most reheating, defrosting and steaming tasks.
What is the warranty on the Sharp microwave drawer?
Abt lists a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty. That's shorter than Wolf's standard coverage, so consider an extended plan if you want more protection.
Where it ranks
- Best value microwave drawer - The Best Microwave Drawers for a Luxury Kitchen
Similar speed ovens & microwave drawers to consider
| Spec | Sharp 30-inch Microwave Drawer Oven | Bosch 800 Series 30-inch Smart Microwave Drawer | Wolf 30-inch Transitional Drawer Microwave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sharp | Bosch | Wolf |
| Category | Speed oven / microwave (microwave drawer) | Speed oven / microwave (microwave drawer) | Speed oven / microwave (microwave drawer) |
| Width | 30″ | 30″ | 30″ |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Installation | Undercounter | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| List price (MSRP) | $2,000 | $2,499 | $2,595 |
| Full warranty | 1-yr full | 1-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | - | - | - |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | Yes | No |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Microwave (watts) | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Power levels | - | 11 | 10 |
| Sensor cooking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Performance rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Design rating | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Features rating | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Value rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.