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InSinkErator Badger 5XP vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison

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InSinkErator Badger 5XP

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Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded

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InSinkErator Badger 5XP vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded

Overall Verdict

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Pros & Cons

  • High capacity
  • Compact design
  • Affordable
  • External unjam mechanics
  • Removable splash guard
  • Decent capacity
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Noise cancellation padding
  • Affordable
  • Mediocre performance
  • Heavy build
  • Non-removable splash guard
  • Loud operation
  • No external unjam mechanics
  • Jammed impellers during testing

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Motor type
Induction
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
1480
3688
Family size
3-4 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L4.8 x W6.3 x H12.6 inches
L5.6 x W5.9 x H12.8 inches

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Price at publication
$141.83
$82.61
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
3.6
3.1

Scrap Mix

4.4
6.2
InSinkErator Badger 5XP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
15.46 ounces of fish pin bones in mess of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.
15.3 ounces of ground products from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table.
0.37-ounce piece of lemon peel from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
11.68 ounces of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.
11.6 ounces of assorted scraps, including fibers, bones, etc on digital scale.
0.09 ounces of shredded fish bone on digital scale.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
96.0 oz (2722 g)
Time
3 min 16 sec
2 min 45 sec
Layer 1
15.5 oz (438 g)
11.7 oz (331 g)
Layer 2
15.3 oz (434 g)
11.6 oz (329 g)
Leftovers
0.4 oz (10 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

0.0
0.0
InSinkErator Badger 5XP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
8 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
2.4 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
5.51 ounces of broken fish vertebrae and shredded fish skin on digital scale on granite-looking top.
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
4.29 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Pin bones among a mess of raw fibrous tissue.
3.01 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of assorted shredded bones and raw fibrous tissue.
8.82 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded fish backbone and skin.
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
8.0 oz (227 g)
4.3 oz (122 g)
Layer 2
2.4 oz (68 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
Leftovers
5.5 oz (156 g)
8.8 oz (250 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

5.7
0.0
InSinkErator Badger 5XP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.67 ounces of crushed chicken bone, shredded tendon, and fatty tissue on digital scale on granite-looking top.
1.49 ounces of crushed chicken bone and cartilage, and shredded tendon and meat on digital scale on granite-looking top.
0.98 ounces of shredded fatty tissue and broken cartilage from chicken scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.1 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded soft tissues and shredded bones.
0.87 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded tissues and shredded bones.
3.41 ounces of ground chicken scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage.
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
0.7 oz (19 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)
Layer 2
1.5 oz (42 g)
0.9 oz (25 g)
Leftovers
1.0 oz (28 g)
3.4 oz (97 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.8
8.1

In the Box

Badger 5XP with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wrench.
Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top, next to its box, user manual, registration slip, sink stopper, elbow tube, and a set of flange and bolts.

Dimensions

Badger 5XP with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 6.3-inch width, 12.6-inch height, 3.5-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 6.6-inch depth to outlet, 4.8-inch distance to elbow tube.
FRIGIDAIRE FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Dimensions
Length
4.8" (12.2 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Height
12.6" (32.0 cm)
12.8" (32.5 cm)
Weight
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)

Mount Assembly

3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposals with “insinkerator” engravings placed on white platform with stopper in position.
3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposals with “insinkerator” engravings placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Backup flange, mounting ring, snap ring, fiber gasket, cushion mount, sink flange, stopper, lower mounting ring.
3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposal placed on white platform with stopper in position.
3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposal placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Backup flange, mounting ring, snap ring, fiber gasket, cushion mount, sink flange, stopper, lower mounting ring.

Grind Chamber

6.5
7.5
Top view of grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5XP looking at layout of flywheel and impellers.
Top view of grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5XP looking at layout of flywheel and impellers.
Precutter/grater ring in InSinkErator Badger 5XP showing layout of cutters and grinding teeth.
Grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5XP showing design of flywheel and impeller(s).
Top view into chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Grind chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal, showing two-level grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Grind chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder ring.
Capacity
32 fl.oz.
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
Verticality
4.5" (11.4 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Flywheel
5.3" (13.3 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Galvanized steel
Stainless steel
Layout
Basic
Basic

Motor

8.0
8.0
A digital tachometer is measuring the speed of the motor/flywheel of the Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded garbage disposal in our speed test. A smartphone is running the timer app.
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Speed
1725 RPM
2600 RPM
Real Speed
1480 RPM
3706 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
120 V (60 Hz)
Current
9.5 A
4.5 A
Wattage
1140 W
540 W
Heat
N/a
N/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger 5XP 3/4 HP garbage disposal without power cord.
Type B power cord of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal.
Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
34.3" (87.1 cm)
Type
n/a
3-prong (B)

Accessories

Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on white top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on granite-looking top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, bolts.
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
InSinkErator Badger 5XP 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.
Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
No
Yes
Vibration Reduction
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.7
7.8

Ease of Use

8.0
8.0

Installation

7.5
9.5

Smooth Operation

8.0
7.0

Unjam Mechanics

5.0
0.0
Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger garbage disposal showing jam-buster wrench in manual unjam slot.
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam mechanics with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
External
Yes
No
Auto Unjam
No
No