Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker
A big-batch, fully listed cooker for kitchens with a 208 V circuit. Pair it with a separate warmer, since it holds rice for only two hours.
Amazon $313.29$313.29
The Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker is the better commercial rice cooker overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker leads on capacity. The VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker wins on value. The VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker costs $182.04 less ($131.25 vs $313.29).
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VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker
The larger VEVOR cooker, with 70 cooked cups for a little more than the 60-cup X1301. It suits events and catering rather than inspected kitchens.
Amazon $131.25$131.25
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker for capacity (80 cups cooked vs 70 cups cooked).
- Choose the VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker for value ($1.88 per cooked cup ($131.25, 70 cups) vs $3.92 per cooked cup ($313.29, 80 cups)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric cookers commercial rice cooker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker | VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 58 $3.92 per cooked cup ($313.29, 80 cups) | 90 $1.88 per cooked cup ($131.25, 70 cups) |
| Capacity 15% | 57 80 cups cooked | 43 70 cups cooked |
| Heating 15% | 40 27.9 W per cooked cup (2,235 W) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| Listings 20% | 100 listed NSF and ETL | 0 no safety or sanitation listing published, scored as none |
| Features 15% | 10 safety cutoff | 15 keeps warm 8 hours or more |
| Warranty 10% | 0 6-month warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Panasonic SR-GA721L 80-Cup Rice Cooker | VEVOR X1501 70-Cup Rice Cooker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Electric cooker | Electric cooker |
| Cooked capacity | 80 cups | 70 cups |
| Raw capacity | 40 cups | - |
| Pot volume | - | 15 L |
| Keep-warm time | 2 hours | 12 hours |
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 2,235 W | - |
| Voltage | 208 V | - |
| Plug or connection | NEMA 6-20P | - |
| Listings | ||
| Sanitation | NSF | - |
| Safety | ETL | - |
| Features | ||
| Inner pot | - | nonstick |
| Safety cutoff | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24 lb | 18.6 lb |
| Dimensions | 22 x 19 x 14 | - |
| Warranty | 6 months | - |