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AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP vs InSinkErator Badger 5XP Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
Ranking by
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Pros & Cons
- High speed
- Stainless steel grind components
- Lightweight
- Space-saving design
- Affordable
- High capacity
- Compact design
- Affordable
- External unjam mechanics
- Low-torque
- Can be loud
- Mediocre performance
- Heavy build
- Non-removable splash guard
- Loud operation
Key Specs
Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1/2
3/4
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Induction
Averaged RPM
4684
1480
Family size
1-2 people
3-4 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W6.8 x H13.5 inches
L4.8 x W6.3 x H12.6 inches
Where to Buy
Price at publication
$83.44
$141.83
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Overall Performance Scoring
5.2
3.6
Scrap Mix
6.6
4.4
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
3 min
3 min 16 sec
Layer 1
6.5 oz (186 g)
15.5 oz (438 g)
Layer 2
14.2 oz (404 g)
15.3 oz (434 g)
Leftovers
0.03 oz (1 g)
0.4 oz (10 g)
Raw Fish Scraps
0.0
0.0
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
5.3 oz (150 g)
8.0 oz (227 g)
Layer 2
2.1 oz (59 g)
2.4 oz (68 g)
Leftovers
5.6 oz (158 g)
5.5 oz (156 g)
Raw Chicken Scraps
7.8
5.7
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
2 min 30 sec
3 min
Layer 1
0.6 oz (18 g)
0.7 oz (19 g)
Layer 2
2.0 oz (57 g)
1.5 oz (42 g)
Leftovers
0.2 oz (7 g)
1.0 oz (28 g)
Design
Overall Design Scoring
8.5
7.8
In the Box
Dimensions
Length
5.4" (13.7 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Width
6.8" (17.3 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)
Height
13.5" (34.3 cm)
12.6" (32.0 cm)
Weight
8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
Mount Assembly
Grind Chamber
8.0
6.5
Capacity
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
32 fl.oz.
Verticality
6.6" (16.8 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Assembly Material
Stainless steel
Galvanized steel
Layout
Basic
Basic
Motor
9.0
8.0
Horsepower
1/2
3/4
Speed
2600 RPM
1725 RPM
Real Speed
4684 RPM
1480 RPM
Voltage
115 V (60 Hz)
120 V (60 Hz)
Current
3.8 A
9.5 A
Wattage
370 W
1140 W
Heat
n/a
N/a
Reverse
No
No
Power Cord
Length
2.9 ft (0.9 m)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Type
3-prong
n/a
Accessories
Width
3.3" (8.3 cm)
3.3" (8.3 cm)
Length
5.3" (13.3 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Material
PVC
PVC
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Noise Reduction
No
No
Vibration Reduction
No
No
Usability
Overall Usability Scoring
7.7
7.7
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Installation
9.5
7.5
Smooth Operation
8.0
8.0
Unjam Mechanics
0.0
5.0
External
No
Yes
Auto Unjam
No
No