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Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal vs InSinkerator Badger 5 Side-by-Side Comparison

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Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal

$227.22 from Amazon

InSinkerator Badger 5

$115.96 from Amazon
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal vs InSinkerator Badger 5

Overall Verdict

Cutting to the chase, the InSinkErator Badger 5 is a garbage disposal that just doesn’t do the job. In our standard test of mixed scraps, it failed to properly grind down organic matter. For specialized jobs of just raw chicken or fish parts, it failed to accomplish much. The Moen, meanwhile, can deal with all types of waste, but it is still a pretty average performer. 

The grind chamber of the Badger 5 seems to be at fault lacking sufficient vertical reach. It also uses an induction motor compared to the permanent magnetic motor of the Moen, and the grinding components are made of a less durable galvanized steel. Both units use a 3-bolt installation.

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Pros & Cons

  • High-speed motor
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Clean Rinse splash guard
  • Noise reduction
  • High capacity
  • Compact design
  • Affordable
  • External unjam mechanics
  • Can be loud
  • Space-consuming
  • Mediocre performance
  • Heavy build
  • Non-removable splash guard
  • Loud operation

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1
1/2
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Induction
Averaged RPM
4196
1480
Family size
3-4 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W7.3 x H15.9 inches
L4.8 x W6.3 x H11.5 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$180.67
$108
$227.22 at Amazon
$115.96 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.4
3.8

Scrap Mix

7.3
6.3
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.
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
2 min 30 sec
4 min
Layer 1
8.1 oz (230 g)
13.3 oz (377 g)
Layer 2
24.1 oz (683 g)
21.2 oz (602 g)
Leftovers
0.2 oz (7 g)
0.6 oz (16 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.
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
6.5 oz (183 g)
4.8 oz (135 g)
Layer 2
2.0 oz (57 g)
2.5 oz (72 g)
Leftovers
4.4 oz (125 g)
8.6 oz (243 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

5.2
0.0
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.
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
0.3 oz (8 g)
1.1 oz (30 g)
Layer 2
1.6 oz (46 g)
1.1 oz (31 g)
Leftovers
1.2 oz (35 g)
1.9 oz (54 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.3
7.5

In the Box

Corded Moen GX100C with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Badger 5 with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wrench.

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.
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
5.4" (13.7 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Width
7.3" (18.5 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)
Weight
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 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.
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

8.5
6.5
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.
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
33.0 fl oz (975.9 ml)
32.0 fl oz (946.4 ml)
Verticality
6.4" (16.3 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Assembly Material
Stainless steel
Galvanized steel
Layout
Intermediate
Basic

Motor

10
7.0
Horsepower
1
1/2
Speed
2800 RPM
1725 RPM
Real Speed
4196 RPM
1480 RPM
Voltage
115 V (60 Hz)
120 V
Current
4.8 A
6.3
Wattage
552 W
756
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 InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP garbage disposal without power cord.
Length
34.0" (86.4 cm)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Type
3-prong (Type B)
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

9.5
8.5
Moen Chef Series 1 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
Yes
No
Vibration Reduction
 No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.1
7.6

Ease of Use

10
8.0

Installation

6.0
8.0

Smooth Operation

9.0
7.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0
5.0
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam method with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
Bottom view of Badger 5 1/2-hp garbage disposal showing jam buster wrench in manual unjam slot.
External
No
Yes
Auto Unjam
No
No