Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U
An insulated full-height Metro cabinet with Dutch doors for busy kitchens that open the cabinet all through service. It holds and proofs and is UL and NSF listed.
Amazon $4,117$4,117
The Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U and the BevLes HPC-6836 are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.0. The Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U leads on NSF & UL listing and features. The BevLes HPC-6836 wins on value. The BevLes HPC-6836 costs $2,335.75 less ($1,781.25 vs $4,117).
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BevLes HPC-6836
A full-height non-insulated heater proofer that holds 36 sheet pans on a standard outlet. It is the best value per pan among the cabinets.
Amazon $1,781.25$1,781.25
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U for NSF & UL listing (NSF and UL listed vs NSF listed) and features (proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters vs proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, casters).
- Choose the BevLes HPC-6836 for value ($49.48 per sheet pan ($1,781.25, 36 sheet pans) vs $117.63 per sheet pan ($4,117, 35 sheet pans)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every holding & proofing cabinets commercial food warmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U | BevLes HPC-6836 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 33 $117.63 per sheet pan ($4,117, 35 sheet pans) | 87 $49.48 per sheet pan ($1,781.25, 36 sheet pans) |
| Capacity 15% | 98 35 sheet pans | 100 36 sheet pans |
| Features 25% | 100 proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters | 70 proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, casters |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 100 NSF and UL listed | 60 NSF listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U | BevLes HPC-6836 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Holding cabinet | Holding cabinet |
| Sheet pans (18×26) | 35 | 36 |
| Slide pairs included | 18 | - |
| Heat | ||
| Power | 2,000 W | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 16 A | - |
| Plug | - | NEMA 5-15P |
| Temperature range | 80 to 200 °F | up to 185 °F |
| Humidity | 95 % RH max | 95 % RH max |
| Proof mode | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | Yes | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Clear door | Yes | Yes |
| Universal slides | Yes | - |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF | NSF |
| Electrical listing | UL | - |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 27.6 × 31.5 × 71 in | 22.8 × 33.3 × 67.6 in |
| Weight | - | 133 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |