The Yescom 1.5L Heated Electric Lunch Box is a slow but reliable lunch warmer, best for workers without a microwave. Rated 4.2 out of 5 across 689 user ratings. The main drawback: thin plastic shell can crack if dropped. We scored it 4.0 out of 5.
A 40-watt heater won't match a microwave, so plan on plugging it in anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour before you eat. Do that and you get a hot lunch at a desk, on a job site or in a cab with no kitchen, from a stainless steel tray that's easy to clean.
NoFussDeal rates the Yescom 1.5L Heated Electric Lunch Box 4.0 out of 5 at $22.99. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Yescom sells it for 12V, 24V and 110V use, so it can heat lunch in a vehicle as well as at a desk.
Food sits in a 1.2 L food-grade 304 stainless steel tray, with a 0.3 L plastic box to keep a second item separate.
A PTC heating element keeps food between 140°F and 158°F while plugged in and protects against overheating.
At 1.87 lb with a carry handle and a thermal bag, it's easy to take to work, school or on the road.
Six of the nine owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 89: we started at 84 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Two of the nine owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 89: we started at 84 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Yescom lists the product care instructions as Hand Wash Only. Four of the nine owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 89: we started at 84 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Some express concerns about durability and design issues. One of the nine owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 72: we started at 84 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
Yescom lists the color as Blue. None of the nine owner reviews we read mention it. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 72: we started at 84 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
64% of ratings are five stars and 16% are four. 8% are three stars and 12% are one or two. The spread skews positive, but enough ratings sit low that the drawbacks below are worth reading. Score 84: its 4.2 star average on a 100 point scale.
One of the nine owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 78: we started at 84 and took off 6 because opinion…
One of the nine owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 78: we started at 84 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
Based on 689 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.2 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 64% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 16% | |
| 3 stars | 8% | |
| 2 stars | 4% | |
| 1 stars | 8% |
This lunch box changed my life! It heats up my food perfectly in about 20 minutes! It’s lightweight easy to carry, easy to clean, easy to use and makes me look forward to eating lunch every … Read it on AmazonAmazon Customer · September 10, 2019 · Verified
I bought this for a friend that works at a job without the ability to heat up his own food so he was always eating cold food, going without lunch or had to walk quite a ways to get to the ki… Read it on AmazonAmazon Customer · March 11, 2020 · Verified
Amazing. I plug it in an hour before lunch and my food is nice and hot when I'm ready to eat. Easy to use, easy to clean.Michelle F · November 3, 2020 · Verified
Great little product for heating your lunch. I think it would also work as a mini crock pot to serve dip at a party. There is a removable metal container, but I think that would be hard to k… Read it on AmazonJudith · October 10, 2018 · Verified
I use this for eating my meals in order to keep the food warm while I eat. It takes only 1 interruption to end up with a cold plate of food. Actually, I wish someone would invent an ordinary… Read it on Amazongrad finkel · January 9, 2021 · Verified
Use this for work, be sure to plug it in with enough time to warm food, frozen could take about an hour.....Stiring should occur as it can scorch the food. I also purchased a car plug in and… Read it on AmazonLaura Rogez · February 7, 2020 · Verified
Put your main dish in the stainless steel tray and any side in the small plastic box, then close the lid and latches.
Open the exhaust cover on the lid before heating so steam can escape.
Connect the power cord and allow about 30 minutes for room-temperature food, and up to an hour for cold or frozen meals.
Stir dense or saucy dishes partway through so the food against the base doesn't scorch.
For most buyers, yes: we score it 4.0 out of 5. The Yescom heated lunch box does one job well: it turns a packed lunch into a hot one where there's no microwave.
Rated 4.2 out of 5 across 689 user ratings, with 64% giving it five stars and 8% one star.
Slow: plan on 30 minutes to an hour, longer from frozen. Thin plastic shell can crack if dropped.
Wash the tray and side box after each use. Wipe the heating base with a damp cloth once it's cool.
For a midday meal, plug the box in when you get to work and it will be warm by lunch.
The Yescom heated lunch box does one job well: it turns a packed lunch into a hot one where there's no microwave. The 40W PTC heater is slow, so plan on 30 minutes to an hour, but it's gentle and self-limiting, and it keeps food between 140°F and 158°F for as long as you need. The stainless steel tray cleans easily, and the thermal bag makes it simple to carry. Watch the thin plastic shell, stir dense food so it doesn't catch, and pack a proper spoon.
A dependable, gentle lunch warmer for anyone without a microwave who can plan ahead. If you need hot food in five minutes, this isn't the answer.
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