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GE GFC525N 1/2-HP vs Waste King L-1001 Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
Ranking by
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Pros & Cons
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Easy installation
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Easy installation
- Small capacity
- No noise/vibration insulation
- Faulty details
- Small capacity
- No noise/vibration insulation
Key Specs
Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1/2
1/2
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4317
4317
Family size
1-2 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W5.8 x H12.7 inches
L5.4 x W5.8 x H12.7 inches
Where to Buy
Price at publication
$103.13
$64.01
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Overall Performance Scoring
6.0
5.9
Scrap Mix
5.8
5.9
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
2 min 53 sec
3 min
Layer 1
11.7 oz (331 g)
9.0 oz (255 g)
Layer 2
14.2 oz (402 g)
17.9 oz (506 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (3 g)
0.1 oz (2 g)
Raw Fish Scraps
5.6
5.9
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
6.0 oz (170 g)
6.1 oz (172 g)
Layer 2
1.9 oz (54 g)
2.0 oz (56 g)
Leftovers
3.8 oz (107 g)
3.4 oz (97 g)
Raw Chicken Scraps
6.8
5.7
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
0.8 oz (23 g)
0.7 oz (19 g)
Layer 2
2.3 oz (64 g)
1.9 oz (53 g)
Leftovers
0.3 oz (8 g)
0.9 oz (25 g)
Design
Overall Design Scoring
7.9
7.9
In the Box
Dimensions
Length
5.4" (13.7 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Width
5.8" (14.7 cm)
5.8" (14.7 cm)
Height
12.7" (32.3 cm)
12.7" (32.3 cm)
Weight
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Mount Assembly
Grind Chamber
6.5
6.5
Capacity
23 fl.oz.
23 fl.oz. (639 ml)
Verticality
6.1" (15.5 cm)
6.1" (15.5 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Basic
Galvanized steel
Layout
Galvanized Steel
Basic
Motor
8.5
8.5
Horsepower
1/2
1/2
Speed
2300 RPM
2300 RPM
Real Speed
4363 RPM
4317 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
120 V (60 Hz)
Current
4.5 A
4.5 A
Wattage
540 W
540 W
Heat
n/a
n/a
Reverse
No
No
Power Cord
Length
34.5" (87.6 cm)
34.5" (87.6 cm)
Type
3-prong (B)
3-prong (B)
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
7.4
7.4
Ease of Use
6.0
6.0
Installation
10
10
Smooth Operation
8.0
8.0
Unjam Mechanics
0.0
0.0
External
No
No
Auto Unjam
No
No