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InSinkErator Evolution Excel vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded Side-by-Side Comparison

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InSinkErator Evolution Excel

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InSinkErator Evolution Excel vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded

Overall Verdict

The Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP is something we would normally buy simply because it looks quite nice for its price point. Only when we ran the disposal through performance testing did we realize its limitations. It doesn’t process food scraps really well, and the impellers in the grinding chamber are prone to getting stuck. In our case, it was the thin bones from the fish scraps that kept lodging and immobilized the impellers.

The InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-HP is the exact opposite. It’s a much bigger unit and that offers outstanding values. It’s also the most expensive yet most capable garbage disposal we’ve tested so far. The grinder can process virtually any type of kitchen scraps, cooked or raw. Plus, it’s incredibly well-built, which makes it an alluring long-term investment.

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Pros & Cons

  • Noise cancelation
  • Vibration damping
  • High-torque motor
  • Advanced chamber layout
  • Auto-unjam mechanics
  • Extra high capacity
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Removable splash guard
  • Decent capacity
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Noise cancellation padding
  • Affordable
  • Extra heavy
  • Space-consuming
  • No power cord
  • Expensive
  • No external unjam mechanics
  • Jammed impellers during testing

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1
1/2
Motor type
Induction (with auto-reverse feature)
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
1483
3688
Family size
7-8 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L6.1 x W8.9 x H12.9 inches
L5.6 x W5.9 x H12.8 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$392.95
$82.61
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.3
3.1

Scrap Mix

9.8
6.2
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Scrap Mix Test
0.66 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Visible fish pin bones in a mess of assorted scraps.
7.16 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of assorted scraps, including fibers, bones, etc.
0.29 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Broken up pieces of corncob.
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
2 min
2 min 45 sec
Layer 1
0.7 oz (19 g)
11.7 oz (331 g)
Layer 2
7.2 oz (203 g)
11.6 oz (329 g)
Leftovers
0.3 oz (8 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

9.3
0.0
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Raw Fish Scraps Test
4.93 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Visible pin bones among a mess of raw fibrous tissue.
2.3 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of assorted shredded bones and raw fibrous tissue.
0.12 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Small mess of shredded fish backbone and skin.
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
4.9 oz (140 g)
4.3 oz (122 g)
Layer 2
2.3 oz (65 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (3 g)
8.8 oz (250 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

8.5
0.0
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.68 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of shredded soft tissue and few pieces of shredded bones.
1.07 ounces of ground chicken scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of fibrous soft tissue and pieces of shredded bones.
0.19 ounces of ground chicken scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on a digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Small mess of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage.
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
2 min 30 sec
3 min
Layer 1
0.7 oz (19 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)
Layer 2
1.1 oz (30 g)
0.9 oz (25 g)
Leftovers
0.2 oz (5 g)
3.4 oz (97 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.6
8.1

In the Box

InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1 HP with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top, next to its box, user manual, registration slip, sink stopper, hose clamp, elbow tube, straight tube, wrench, and bolts.
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

InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-hp food disposer with mount assembly and elbow tube. Dimensions show 8.9-inch width, 12.9-inch height, 3.4-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7.1-inch depth to outlet, 6.1-inch distance to elbow tube.
FRIGIDAIRE FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Dimensions
Length
6.1" (15.5 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)
Width
8.9" (22.6 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Height
12.9" (32.8 cm)
12.8" (32.5 cm)
Weight
19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)

Mount Assembly

InSinkErator Evolution Excel Mount Assembly
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Mount Assembly
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Mount Assembly 1
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

9.5
7.5
Top view through collar of InSinkErator Evolution 1-hp garbage disposal into chamber after testing. Looking at layout of grinding components, showing swivel impellers, flywheel, and grater/grinder ring.
InSinkErator Evolution Excel Grind Chamber
Top view through collar of InSinkErator Evolution 1-hp garbage disposal into chamber after testing. Looking at layout of grinding components, showing swivel impellers, flywheel, and grater/grinder ring.
Inside view of Evolution Excel 1-hp garbage disposal, highlighting design of GrindShear grater ring by InSinkErator, partially showing details of flywheel.
Inside view of InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-hp garbage disposal after testing, highlighting design of impellers, partially showing details of flywheel and grater/grinder ring.
Inside view of InSinkErator Evolution 1-hp food waste disposer, highlighting parts of Excel Tri-Action Lug system, partially showing details of grater/grinder ring and flywheel.
Top view through collar of Evolution Excel 1-hp garbage disposal into chamber, highlighting parts of Tri-Action Lug system by InSinkErator, partially showing details of flywheel.
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
37.0 fl oz (1.1 L)
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
Verticality
5.9" (15.0 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Flywheel
5.3" (13.3 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Layout
Advanced
Basic

Motor

9.0
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
1
1/2
Speed
1725 RPM
2600 RPM
Real Speed
1483 RPM
3706 RPM
Voltage
120 V
120 V (60 Hz)
Current
10.2 A
4.5 A
Wattage
1224 W
540 W
Heat
N/A
N/a
Reverse
Yes
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-hp with two pre-cut electrical wires and no power cord. (Unscrewed) cover plate and screw to the sides.
Type B power cord of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal.
Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
34.3" (87.1 cm)
Type
None
3-prong (B)

Accessories

Hose clamp and elbow discharge/outlet tube for garbage disposals displayed on granite-looking top.
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

10
8.5
InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Vibration Reduction
Yes
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.5
7.8

Ease of Use

10
8.0

Installation

5.0
9.5

Smooth Operation

10
7.0

Unjam Mechanics

10
0.0
Bottom view of InSinkErator Excel 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
Yes
No