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 2.3. The Waring WCO500X leads on capacity, listing and features. The KoolMore KM-CTCO-08 costs $369 less ($490 vs $859).
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KoolMore KM-CTCO-08
A small quarter-size oven for cafes and food trucks that bake pastries and reheat snacks in short runs.
Amazon $490$490
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waring WCO500X for capacity (4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents vs 3 quarter-size pans, 0.8 full-size pan equivalents), listing (sanitation listed, safety listed vs safety listed) and features (double-pane door vs none of the scored features).
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 | KoolMore KM-CTCO-08 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Capacity 25% | 100 4 half-size pans, 2 full-size pan equivalents | 0 3 quarter-size pans, 0.8 full-size pan equivalents |
| Power 15% | 12 1.7 kW | 2 1.4 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 | 40 safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
| Value 10% | 74 $430 per full-size pan | 54 $653 per full-size pan |
Specifications
| Waring WCO500X | KoolMore KM-CTCO-08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Pan capacity | 4 half-size pans | 3 quarter-size pans |
| Full-size pan equivalents | 2 | 0.8 |
| Racks included | 3 | 3 |
| Cavity capacity | 1.5 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1.7 kW | 1.4 kW |
| Temperature range | - | 150 to 500 F |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Double-pane door | Yes | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P | - |
| Current draw | 14 A | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | - | 18.8 x 18 x 15 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 33.7 lb |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | ETL |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |