Groen VRC-6EvsSouthbend CSE-4-SB
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Groen VRC-6E
Pan Capacity
6pans
Cooking Efficiency
76%
Water Use
4.5gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Southbend CSE-4-SB
Pan Capacity
4pans
Cooking Efficiency
51%
Water Use
0.9gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Groen VRC-6E is 33% more efficient at 76.0 % versus 51.0 % for the Southbend CSE-4-SB. The Groen VRC-6E is larger at 6 pans versus 4 pans. Overall, the Groen VRC-6E sits higher in the category, ranking above 88% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Groen | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 6 | 4 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 76 | 51 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 300 | 324 |
Configuration
| Spec | Groen | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |