Sharp has been refining the microwave drawer concept for years. The SMD2470ASY is their streamlined 24-inch model, and its main advantage is simple: it completely rethinks where a microwave can live. By installing it below a countertop or wall oven, you reclaim valuable eye-level space. Your kitchen instantly looks cleaner.

At 1.2 cubic feet and 950 watts, it handles standard dinner plates and reheats meals effectively. The drawer mechanism is the star. You press a button, it glides open silently, and you place items directly inside without awkward reaching. It feels intuitive and eliminates the risk of spills from shoulder height. The stainless steel front integrates cleanly with other appliances.

Consider your cabinet depth, as this is a true built-in requiring proper ventilation space. Installation is for a professional. For the right kitchen layout, it’s a clever upgrade that trades a bulky visual block for seamless, accessible function.