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
The BevLes HPC-6836 is the better commercial food warmer overall, rated 4.0 to 2.9. The BevLes HPC-6836 leads on value and capacity. The Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U wins on features. The BevLes HPC-6836 costs $118.74 less ($1,781.25 vs $1,899.99).
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Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U
A half-height Metro holding and proofing cabinet with universal slides for kitchens that switch pan sizes through the day. It needs a 20 A outlet.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BevLes HPC-6836 for value ($49.48 per sheet pan ($1,781.25, 36 sheet pans) vs $118.75 per sheet pan ($1,899.99, 16 sheet pans)) and capacity (36 sheet pans vs 16 sheet pans).
- Choose the Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U for features (proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters vs proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, casters).
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 | BevLes HPC-6836 | Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 87 $49.48 per sheet pan ($1,781.25, 36 sheet pans) | 32 $118.75 per sheet pan ($1,899.99, 16 sheet pans) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 36 sheet pans | 55 16 sheet pans |
| Features 25% | 70 proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, casters | 80 proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 60 NSF listed | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| BevLes HPC-6836 | Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Holding cabinet | Holding cabinet |
| Sheet pans (18×26) | 36 | 16 |
| Slide pairs included | - | 6 |
| Heat | ||
| Power | 1,500 W | 2,000 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | - | 16 A |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-20P |
| Temperature range | up to 185 °F | 80 to 190 °F |
| Humidity | 95 % RH max | - |
| Proof mode | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | No | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Clear door | Yes | Yes |
| Universal slides | - | Yes |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF | - |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 22.8 × 33.3 × 67.6 in | 25.6 × 28.9 × 42.3 in |
| Weight | 133 lb | 104 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |