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 is the better commercial food warmer overall, rated 4.1 to 3.4. The Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U leads on features. The Winholt INHPL-1836C wins on value. The Winholt INHPL-1836C costs $1,870.98 less ($2,246.02 vs $4,117).
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Winholt INHPL-1836C
An insulated full-height heater proofer for bakeries and caterers that proof and hold in the same cabinet. It is the lowest-cost insulated cabinet here per pan.
Amazon $2,246.02$2,246.02
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U for features (proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters vs proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, thermometer or temperature display, casters).
- Choose the Winholt INHPL-1836C for value ($64.17 per sheet pan ($2,246.02, 35 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 | Winholt INHPL-1836C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 33 $117.63 per sheet pan ($4,117, 35 sheet pans) | 71 $64.17 per sheet pan ($2,246.02, 35 sheet pans) |
| Capacity 15% | 98 35 sheet pans | 98 35 sheet pans |
| Features 25% | 100 proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters | 75 proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, thermometer or temperature display, casters |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 100 NSF and UL listed | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Metro C5 3 Series C539-CDC-U | Winholt INHPL-1836C | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Holding cabinet | Holding cabinet |
| Sheet pans (18×26) | 35 | 35 |
| Slide pairs included | 18 | - |
| Heat | ||
| Power | 2,000 W | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Current | 16 A | - |
| Temperature range | 80 to 200 °F | - |
| Humidity | 95 % RH max | - |
| Proof mode | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Clear door | Yes | - |
| Universal slides | Yes | - |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF | - |
| Electrical listing | UL | - |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 27.6 × 31.5 × 71 in | 21.5 × 32 × 66.8 in |
| Weight | - | 154 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |