Sharp EL-1501 Cordless 12-Digit Printing Calculator

This high-end calculator is a game-changer. Its sleek design, advanced functions, and accuracy justify the price tag. A must-have tool for professionals seeking top-tier performance. I’m an accountant who uses calculators a lot. No other calculator can compete with this amazing math machine.

I use a 10-key adding machine daily in my job. I love the digital readout on this and the fact that i can scroll up or down to make sure I’ve typed the numbers correctly.
That said, the buttons are not as responsive as I’d prefer. If you use this kind of calculator a lot you know that some have buttons that respond easily like a computer keyboard, and others you really kind of have to bang in order to make them “take”. This one is the latter. If you’re the type that adds numbers fast without looking at the machine, I would not buy this one again.
I also don’t love that it turns itself off after about 3 minutes. Often I use this tool as a kind of scratch pad for a number I need to remember for something I’m working on. Just a personal gripe. But I’d prefer to turn it on and off as I need.

I was looking for a calculator that I could easily look back at the history of what I was calculating so having the screen with the history on this was the main selling point. This is my first time using an accounting style calculator so the addition and subtraction works a little differently then other calculators I have used but once I got use to that it was all good. The buttons are big and easy to use. The screens are nice and easy to read. This foot print of this calculator is bigger than other desktop calculators I’ve seen but that ok for me. I have had this calculator with 6 months and batteries are going strong. Time will tell on durability. I’m happy with the product and glad I purchased this one over others.

Excelente calculadora , muy practica util y de un diseño muy moderno y bonito. 10 de 10

I haven’t used an adding machine for some time and was searching for new calculators equipped with a display history feature for handling long sequences of numbers. Previously, I utilized my TI-86 due to its larger screen, although it wasn’t ideal for this specific purpose. During my accounting classes, we were required to practice with 10-key machines, but I rarely used them beyond that context. Intrigued by this device, I decided to try it out and have been loving it so far. The instructions were absent from the box, leading me to watch tutorial videos and consult the online PDF from Sharp’s website to fully understand its features. Ultimately, I mastered all the functions and am quite satisfied with my experience. The logic of the adding machine is distinct yet straightforward to adapt to, and I find it beneficial for tax and finance tasks. The history/tape feature on the display is fantastic, allowing me to verify my calculations for any mistakes.

This review is for the compact version EL-1501.

I work from home a few days a week and my desk, complete with dual monitors has little space left. I absolutely need a printing calculator as I am prone to inverting numbers.

This calculator gets the job done. It’s lightweight, no power cord to get in the way, the readout is big and bright. The readout is easy to read. The secondary “paper” screen needs to be adjusted for best viewing angle though.

This functions just like the office calculators I have been using for the last 40 years. The keys are large enough to use comfortably and are not too sensitive.

I love the results screen that lets me review my entries. It did take me a minute to figure out how to get back to input mode after reviewing on the upper screen.

Forget about trying to read the manual! It’s 1 folded page with instructions in English and Spanish. The type size is about 1/4 of that of a phone book. You’re better off downloading the PDF manual and zooming in.

I like this so much I purchased a second one for my desk at the office. Since we are no longer allowed to keep anything on our desks and must clear everything off when we leave, we have to carry everything back and forth in a little caddy and store our stuff in a small locker box. This is small enough and very light so toting back and forth is a breeze.

Batteries are rated to last about a year with normal use. There’s also an auto shutoff which helps.

One last thing I want to address: It seems that some reviews for the larger version complain about not being able to clear the upper screen. Some have stated that you need to press the tiny reset button while others have listed magical voodoo motions to clear the screen.

Not so with the smaller model. All you do is press the “2nd” key followed by the back arrow key and poof! All gone! Plus the keys are right next to each other. Maybe it works differently on the larger model.

This calculator is a joy to use. It’s a bit more expensive than the compact printing calculators, but well worth it as there’s no additional ink or paper costs.

I just wish it had the edit feature of its bigger brother.