Waring WCO500X
A half-size, 120 V countertop convection oven from a long-standing commercial brand, for cafes and small kitchens baking a few trays at a time.
Amazon $859$859
The Waring WCO500X is the better commercial convection oven overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Waring WCO500X leads on value and features. The Cadco OV-023 wins on power. The Waring WCO500X costs $708.62 less ($859 vs $1,567.62).
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Cadco OV-023
A compact half-size 208-240 V convection oven for kitchens that want more heat than a 120 V model can give in the same footprint.
Amazon $1,567.62$1,567.62
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waring WCO500X for value ($430 per full-size pan vs $784 per full-size pan) and features (double-pane door vs none of the scored features).
- Choose the Cadco OV-023 for power (2.7 kW vs 1.7 kW).
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 | Waring WCO500X | Cadco OV-023 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Capacity 25% | 100 4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents | 100 4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents |
| Power 15% | 12 1.7 kW | 50 2.7 kW |
| Top temperature 10% | 50 top temperature not published (neutral score used) | 67 up to 500 F |
| Features 15% | 15 double-pane door | 0 none of the scored features |
| Listing 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
| Value 10% | 74 $430 per full-size pan | 45 $784 per full-size pan |
Specifications
| Waring WCO500X | Cadco OV-023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Pan capacity | 4 half-size pans | 4 half-size pans |
| Full-size pan equivalents | 2 | 2 |
| Racks included | 3 | 4 |
| Cavity capacity | 1.5 cu ft | 1.8 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | - | 18.8 x 13.8 x 11.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Interior | Stainless steel | - |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1.7 kW | 2.7 kW |
| Temperature range | - | 175 to 500 F |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Longest timer | - | 60 min |
| Double-pane door | Yes | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 208-240 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 6-15P |
| Current draw | 14 A | 11.2 A |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | - | 23.6 x 23.8 x 18.6 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 62 lb |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |