Empura EGR-36C
#1 in 36 inFull review
The least expensive convection range here, for kitchens that bake sheet pans of cookies, rolls or vegetables.
Amazon $2,160.95$2,160.95
The Empura EGR-36C and the Atosa AGR-6B are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The Empura EGR-36C leads on oven. The Atosa AGR-6B wins on features, value and burners. The Atosa AGR-6B costs $296.95 less ($1,864 vs $2,160.95).
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Atosa AGR-6B
#2 in 36 inFull review
A strong, well-equipped six-burner range for restaurants that want full-size burner power at an import price.
Amazon $1,864$1,864
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Empura EGR-36C for oven (31,000 BTU convection oven vs 27,000 BTU standard oven).
- Choose the Atosa AGR-6B for features (oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven, casters standard vs oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven), value ($8.51 per 1,000 BTU ($1,864, 219,000 BTU) vs $10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU)) and burners (6 x 32,000 BTU per burner vs 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 36 in commercial gas range; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Empura EGR-36C | Atosa AGR-6B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU) | 78 $8.51 per 1,000 BTU ($1,864, 219,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner | 67 6 x 32,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 70 31,000 BTU convection oven | 13 27,000 BTU standard oven |
| Features 20% | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven | 80 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven, casters standard |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Empura EGR-36C | Atosa AGR-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop | ||
| Width | 36 in | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 30,000 BTU | 32,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 180,000 BTU | 192,000 BTU |
| Total input | 211,000 BTU | 219,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One convection | One standard |
| Each oven | 31,000 BTU | 27,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26.6 W x 23.8 D x 13.8 H in | 26.5 W x 26 D x 14 H in |
| Thermostat | 250 to 550 F | 175 to 550 F |
| Racks per oven | 2 | 2 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Gas and build | ||
| Ignition | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Converts to propane | Yes | - |
| Casters standard | - | Yes |
| Weight | 535 lb | 440 lb |
| Certifications | ETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation | CSA, NSF/ANSI 4 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |