Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C
#6 in Prep tablesFull review
A premium 12-pan table with a deep work surface and seven years of cover, for high-volume sandwich lines.
Amazon $4,703.13$4,703.13
The Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C is the better commercial refrigerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C leads on warranty and value. The Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C costs $264.05 less ($4,703.13 vs $4,967.18).
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Turbo Air PST-48-N
#8 in Prep tablesFull review
A 12-pan prep table for hot kitchens, priced high but backed by a long warranty.
Amazon $4,967.18$4,967.18
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C for warranty (7-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor vs 5-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor) and value (2.8 cu ft per $1,000 (13 cu ft, $4,703.13) vs 2.4 cu ft per $1,000 (12 cu ft, $4,967.18)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every prep tables commercial refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C | Turbo Air PST-48-N |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 20 2.8 cu ft per $1,000 (13 cu ft, $4,703.13) | 12 2.4 cu ft per $1,000 (12 cu ft, $4,967.18) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 daily energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 daily energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Certifications 20% | 75 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR does not certify prep tables | 75 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR does not certify prep tables |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor | 87 5-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor |
Specifications
| Beverage-Air SPE48HC-12C | Turbo Air PST-48-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 13 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Capacity source | Maker's figure | Maker's figure |
| Maker's stated capacity | 13 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 solid doors | 2 solid doors |
| Shelves | 4 | 2 |
| Pans (1/6 size) | 12 | 12 |
| Cutting board depth | 17 in | 9.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 48 × 38.4 × 45.2 in | 48.2 × 30 × 37 in |
| Casters | Yes, 6 in | Yes, 4 in |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | 36 to 38°F | 33 to 39°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Compressor | 1/6 HP | 1/5 HP |
| Compressor location | Rear | Rear |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 2 A | 6.5 A |
| Certifications and warranty | ||
| Sanitation listing | UL EPH (sanitation) listed | ETL Sanitation |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Parts warranty | 7 years | 5 years |
| Labor warranty | 7 years | 5 years |
| Compressor warranty | 7 years | 7 years |