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Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Side-by-Side Comparison

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Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal

$189.99 from Amazon

AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP

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Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP

Overall Verdict

There are a number of key spec differences between the Moen GX100C and the Amazon Commercial. The Moen has a 1 HP motor and the Amazon a 1/2 HP, both using a  permanent magnetic motor. The Moen has a more complex grinding mechanism, and the Amazon uses an EZ mount installation instead of a 3-bolt. 

Both these disposals are fairly average in terms of their performance. Both deal adequately with mixed scraps, but the Moen is the better all-rounder. The more simple grind chamber of the Amazon cannot handle tricky fish scraps, but it was much better than average for raw chicken scraps. The Amazon Commercial may have a slightly lower build quality, but considering its costs less than half the price of the Moen, it could be a more affordable option all considering.

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Pros & Cons

  • High-speed motor
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Clean Rinse splash guard
  • Noise reduction
  • High speed
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Lightweight 
  • Space-saving design
  • Affordable
  • Can be loud
  • Space-consuming
  • Low-torque
  • Can be loud

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1
1/2
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4196
4684
Family size
3-4 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W7.3 x H15.9 inches
L5.4 x W6.8 x H13.5 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$180.67
$83.44
$189.99 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.8
5.2

Scrap Mix

6.5
6.6
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
8.11 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mass of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
24.1 ounces of ground assorted scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.23 ounces of shredded pieces of fish backbone, dietary fibers, and fish meat, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Scrap Mix Test
6.55 ounces of ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top
14.24 ounces of assorted ground scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.03 ounces of shredded fish backbone and shredded lemon peel, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
2 min 30 sec
3 min
Layer 1
8.1 oz (230 g)
6.5 oz (186 g)
Layer 2
24.1 oz (683 g)
14.2 oz (404 g)
Leftovers
0.2 oz (7 g)
0.03 oz (1 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

5.1
0.0
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
6.46 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
2.02 ounces of shredded bones and fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, placed on granite-looking top.
4.41 ounces of fish vertebrae in a mass of shredded fish skin, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Raw Fish Scraps Test
5.28 ounces of visible pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
2.09 ounces of assorted fibrous tissue and shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Raw Fish Scraps 2
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
6.5 oz (183 g)
5.3 oz (150 g)
Layer 2
2.0 oz (57 g)
2.1 oz (59 g)
Leftovers
4.4 oz (125 g)
5.6 oz (158 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

5.2
7.8
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.28 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and few pieces of shredded chicken bone, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.62 ounces of shredded soft tissue and pieces of shredded chicken bone, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.24 ounces of shredded soft stringy tissue and cartilage from chicken scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.63 ounces of shredded soft tissue and few pieces of shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
2.02 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and pieces of shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
0.23 ounces of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
3 min
2 min 30 sec
Layer 1
0.3 oz (8 g)
0.6 oz (18 g)
Layer 2
1.6 oz (46 g)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Leftovers
1.2 oz (35 g)
0.2 oz (7 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.3
8.5

In the Box

Corded Moen GX100C with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Corded AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP, EZ Mount on top, its box, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.

Dimensions

Moen GX100C with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 7.4-inch width, 13.4-inch height, 4.1-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.
Amazon 1/2-hp disposer with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 6.8-inch width, 13.5-inch height, 4.3-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.
Length
5.4" (13.7 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Width
7.3" (18.5 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
13.5" (34.3 cm)
Weight
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)

Mount Assembly

3-Bolt Mount assembly for Moen garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
3-Bolt Mount assembly for Moen garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Backup flange, mounting ring, snap ring, gasket, stopper, cushion mount, sink flange, splash guard, lower mounting ring.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform with splash guard in position.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform with splash guard in position.
Support ring, mounting ring, cushion mount, fiber gasket, rubber gasket, sink flange, stopper, removable sink splash guard.

Grind Chamber

8.5
8.0
Top view into chamber of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Inside view of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal, showing design of grater ring and details on flywheel.
Inside view of Moen Chef Series GX100C food disposer, showing design of impellers and details of flywheel and grater ring.
AmazonCommercial 1/2-HP Grind ChamberTop view of AmazonCommercial B07XGBKT1Z garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
AmazonCommercial 1/2-HP Grind ChamberTop view of AmazonCommercial B07XGBKT1Z garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Grind chamber of AmazonCommercial B07XGBKT1Z garbage disposal, showing grater/grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Grind chamber of AmazonCommercial B07XGBKT1Z garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder ring.
Capacity
33.0 fl oz (975.9 ml)
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
Verticality
6.4" (16.3 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Layout
Intermediate
Basic

Motor

10
9.0
Horsepower
1
1/2
Speed
2800 RPM
2600 RPM
Real Speed
4196 RPM
4684 RPM
Voltage
115 V (60 Hz)
115 V (60 Hz)
Current
4.8 A
3.8 A
Wattage
552 W
370 W
Heat
N/a
n/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of Moen Chef Series GX100C 1 HP corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Bottom view of AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Length
34.0" (86.4 cm)
2.9 ft (0.9 m)
Type
3-prong (Type B)
3-prong

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

9.5
8.5
Moen Chef Series 1 HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.
AmazonCommerical 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
Yes
No
Vibration Reduction
 No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.1
7.7

Ease of Use

10
7.0

Installation

6.0
9.5

Smooth Operation

9.0
8.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0
0.0
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam method with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam mechanics with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
External
No
No
Auto Unjam
No
No