Material & Build | Kitchen environments (heat, moisture) | Industry: Plastic casing (ASTM D6341) VOCOO Base: Metal casing (ASTM F1294 compliant) Advanced: Stainless steel (ISO 3506) | ▲ Base: Durable, resistant to kitchen wear Advanced: Corrosion-resistant for humid settings | Heavier than plastic timers; Advanced may cost more due to material choice |
Display Technology | Cooking tasks needing visibility | Industry: Small LCD (≤30mm digits) VOCOO Base: 50mm LED digits (ISO 7810) Advanced: Backlit LED + 50mm digits | ▲ Base: Easy to read from 5m+ Advanced: Visible in dim lighting | Advanced: Higher power consumption; potential glare in bright kitchens |
Certifications | Compliance in regulated kitchens | Industry: CE only VOCOO Base: CE, RoHS (EU safety standards) Advanced: CE, RoHS, FDA food-grade (21 CFR 177) | ▲ Advanced: Safe for food prep areas Base: Meets basic safety norms | No UL certification for North American markets in either tier |
Timer Duration | Long cooking processes (e.g., slow cook) | Industry: 24h max VOCOO Base: 24h+ countdown Advanced: 72h (ISO 6433) | ▲ Advanced: Supports multi-day timers (e.g., fermentation) Base: Meets most kitchen needs | Advanced requires manual reset for durations >72h |
Alarm Functionality | Noisy environments (e.g., commercial kitchens) | Industry: 70 dB alarm VOCOO Base: 85 dB (IEC 60704) Advanced: 90 dB + vibration mode | ▲ Advanced: Alerts over industrial noise Base: Clear in moderate environments | Advanced may startle users; vibration drains battery faster |
Design & Aesthetics | Kitchen countertop presence | Industry: Basic plastic designs VOCOO Base: Sleek matte-black face + white frame (ISO 2848) Advanced: Glossy finish + customizable faceplates | ▲ Advanced: Professional look for commercial kitchens Base: Modern yet affordable | Limited color options; Advanced faceplates add cost |