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InSinkErator Badger 5XP vs InSinkerator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison

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InSinkErator Badger 5XP

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InSinkErator Badger 5XP vs InSinkerator Badger 5

Overall Verdict

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Pros & Cons

  • High capacity
  • Compact design
  • Affordable
  • External unjam mechanics
  • High capacity
  • Compact design
  • Affordable
  • External unjam mechanics
  • Mediocre performance
  • Heavy build
  • Non-removable splash guard
  • Loud operation
  • Mediocre performance
  • Heavy build
  • Non-removable splash guard
  • Loud operation

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Motor type
Induction
Induction
Averaged RPM
1480
1480
Family size
3-4 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L4.8 x W6.3 x H12.6 inches
L4.8 x W6.3 x H11.5 inches

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
3.6
1.6

Scrap Mix

4.4
3.2
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
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
13.31 ounces of fish pin bones in mess of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.
21.24 ounces of ground products from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table.
0.58-ounce piece of lemon peel from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
3 min 16 sec
4 min
Layer 1
15.5 oz (438 g)
13.3 oz (377 g)
Layer 2
15.3 oz (434 g)
21.2 oz (602 g)
Leftovers
0.4 oz (10 g)
0.6 oz (16 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.
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
4.77 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
2.55 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
8.56 ounces of broken fish vertebrae and shredded fish skin on digital scale on granite-looking top.
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
8.0 oz (227 g)
4.8 oz (135 g)
Layer 2
2.4 oz (68 g)
2.5 oz (72 g)
Leftovers
5.5 oz (156 g)
8.6 oz (243 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.
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
1.07 ounces of crushed chicken bone, shredded tendon, and fatty tissue on digital scale on granite-looking top.
1.09 ounces of crushed chicken bone and cartilage, and shredded tendon and meat on digital scale on granite-looking top.
1.92 ounces of shredded fatty tissue and broken cartilage from chicken scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
0.7 oz (19 g)
1.1 oz (30 g)
Layer 2
1.5 oz (42 g)
1.1 oz (31 g)
Leftovers
1.0 oz (28 g)
1.9 oz (54 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.8
7.5

In the Box

Badger 5XP with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wrench.
Badger 5 with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wrench.

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.
Badger 5 with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 6.3-inch width, 11.5-inch height, 3.5-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 6.7-inch depth to outlet, 4.8-inch distance to elbow tube.
Length
4.8" (12.2 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)
Height
12.6" (32.0 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)
Weight
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 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.
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Mount Assembly3-Bolt Mount assembly for garbage disposals with “insinkerator” engravings placed on white platform with stopper in position.
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Mount Assembly3-Bolt Mount 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.

Grind Chamber

6.5
6.5
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).
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Grind ChamberTop view of grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5 looking at layout of flywheel and impellers.
InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Grind ChamberTop view of grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5 looking at layout of flywheel and impellers.
Precutter/grater ring in InSinkErator Badger 5 showing layout of cutters and grinding teeth.
Grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 5 showing design of flywheel and impeller(s).
Capacity
32 fl.oz.
32.0 fl oz (946.4 ml)
Verticality
4.5" (11.4 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Flywheel
5.3" (13.3 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Assembly Material
Galvanized steel
Galvanized steel
Layout
Basic
Basic

Motor

8.0
7.0
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Speed
1725 RPM
1725 RPM
Real Speed
1480 RPM
1480 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
120 V
Current
9.5 A
6.3
Wattage
1140 W
756
Heat
N/a
N/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger 5XP 3/4 HP garbage disposal without power cord.
Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP garbage disposal without power cord.
Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Type
n/a
n/a

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 white top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, and 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.
InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.
Noise Reduction
No
No
Vibration Reduction
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.7
7.6

Ease of Use

8.0
8.0

Installation

7.5
8.0

Smooth Operation

8.0
7.0

Unjam Mechanics

5.0
5.0
Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger garbage disposal showing jam-buster wrench in manual unjam slot.
Bottom view of Badger 5 1/2-hp garbage disposal showing jam buster wrench in manual unjam slot.
External
Yes
Yes
Auto Unjam
No
No