Star Max 515F
A heavy countertop fryer for busy lines that fry all day without room for a floor unit. It needs a 30 A, 208 or 240 V circuit.
Amazon $1,738$1,738
The Star Max 515F is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.8 to 3.1. The Star Max 515F leads on heating power and warranty. The Globe PF16E costs $1,028.50 less ($709.50 vs $1,738).
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Globe PF16E
A 16 lb fryer for kitchens with a 208 or 240 V circuit that need real output from a narrow countertop unit. It fries about 25 lb of fries an hour.
Amazon $709.50$709.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Star Max 515F for heating power (387 W per lb of oil vs 238 W per lb of oil) and warranty (2-year parts and labor vs 1-year parts and labor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single tank countertop commercial deep fryer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Star Max 515F | Globe PF16E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 96 387 W per lb of oil | 46 238 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 27 15 lb of oil | 30 16 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 25 high-limit cutoff (some not published) | 25 high-limit cutoff (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Star Max 515F | Globe PF16E | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 15 lb | 16 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | - | 25 lb |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Duty rating | - | Light |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 4,300 / 5,800 W | 2,900 / 3,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 375 F | 70 to 375 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Features | ||
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cover included | - | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208/240 V | 208/240 V |
| Current draw | 20.8/24.2 A | 13.9/15.8 A |
| Plug | NEMA 6-30 | NEMA 6-20 |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 12 x 24.8 x 16.6 in (W x D x H) | 11.1 x 17.5 x 17 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 38 lb | 19 lb |
| Certifications | UL EPH Classified, cULus | NSF, cULus |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | 1 year |