Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD
A programmable half-size oven with humidity and a reversing fan, for bakeries and cafes that want repeatable results from a small footprint.
Amazon $2,831.99$2,831.99
The Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD is the better commercial convection oven overall, rated 4.4 to 3.6. The Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD leads on features, listing and power. The Avantco CO-28 wins on value and top temperature. The Avantco CO-28 costs $2,283.50 less ($548.49 vs $2,831.99).
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Avantco CO-28
A roomy, inexpensive 208/240 V half-size oven for small kitchens that already have the circuit and want faster recovery than a 120 V model.
Amazon $548.49$548.49
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD for features (steam or humidity, programmable controls, two-speed or reversing fan, interior light vs none of the scored features), listing (sanitation listed, safety listed vs safety listed) and power (3.8 kW vs 2.8 kW).
- Choose the Avantco CO-28 for value ($274 per full-size pan vs $1,416 per full-size pan) and top temperature (up to 550 F vs up to 500 F).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every quarter and half-size countertop commercial convection oven; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD | Avantco CO-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Capacity 25% | 100 4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents | 100 4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents |
| Power 15% | 92 3.8 kW | 54 2.8 kW |
| Top temperature 10% | 67 up to 500 F | 100 up to 550 F |
| Features 15% | 85 steam or humidity, programmable controls, two-speed or reversing fan, interior light | 0 none of the scored features |
| Listing 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 40 safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 67 2-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Value 10% | 17 $1,416 per full-size pan | 96 $274 per full-size pan |
Specifications
| Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-04HS-LD | Avantco CO-28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Pan capacity | 4 half-size pans | 4 half-size pans |
| Full-size pan equivalents | 2 | 2 |
| Racks included | 4 | 4 |
| Cavity capacity | 2.1 cu ft | 2.3 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | 19.2 x 14 x 13.2 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 3.8 kW | 2.8 kW |
| Temperature range | 175 to 500 F | 150 to 550 F |
| Steam or humidity | Yes | - |
| Fan | 2 speeds, auto-reversing | - |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Digital | Manual |
| Stored programs | 99 | - |
| Longest timer | 600 min | - |
| Interior light | Yes | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208-240 V | 208/240 V |
| Plug | NEMA 6-20P | NEMA 6-20P |
| Current draw | 16 A | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 23.6 x 29 x 19.6 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Weight | 93 lb | - |
| Certifications | NSF, MET (UL and CSA standards), ENERGY STAR | ETL, CE |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | - |