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Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Side-by-Side Comparison

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Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP

$168.55 from Amazon

AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP

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Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP

Overall Verdict

The Amazon Commercial is a little more compact due to its width and slightly smaller grinding chamber compared to the Moen Host GXS75C. However, it’s a 1/2 HP disposal whereas the Moen has a 3/4 HP motor. The Amazon is considerably cheaper with a poorer build quality, but it does have a permanent magnetic motor. It did fairly well with scrap mix, and processed raw chicken scraps as well as the Moen, but the motor and blade design just couldn’t deal in any way with raw fish scraps. 

The Moen is understandably the better garbage disposal here, but the Amazon is a quarter of the price less. The Amazon also does a pretty good job for what you pay, but we worried about its longevity and whether the plastic casing would hold things together. If you need a basic disposal for the short term, its EZ mount system is also a bonus, but if you are already using a 3-bolt system, it may be an inconvenience.

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Pros & Cons

  • Noise reduction
  • High speed 
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Space-saving design
  • Rinse-assist splash guard
  • High speed
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Lightweight 
  • Space-saving design
  • Affordable
  • Can be loud
  • Basic chamber layout
  • Low-torque
  • Can be loud

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4956
4684
Family size
3-4 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W7.3 x H13.4 inches
L5.4 x W6.8 x H13.5 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$124.38
$83.44
$168.55 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.4
5.2

Scrap Mix

8.0
6.6
Moen Host Series GXS75C 3/4-HP Scrap Mix Test
8.61 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
11.96 ounces of ground assorted scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.09 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
3 min
Layer 1
8.6 oz (244 g)
6.5 oz (186 g)
Layer 2
12.0 oz (339 g)
14.2 oz (404 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (3 g)
0.03 oz (1 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

6.0
0.0
Moen Host Series GXS75C 3/4-HP Raw Fish Scraps Test
7.2 ounces of visible pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
2.63 ounces of shredded bones and fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, placed on granite-looking top.
3 ounces of fish vertebrae among mess 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
7.2 oz (204 g)
5.3 oz (150 g)
Layer 2
2.6 oz (75 g)
2.1 oz (59 g)
Leftovers
3.0 oz (85 g)
5.6 oz (158 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

7.6
7.8
Moen Host Series GXS75C 3/4-HP Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.84 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and few pieces of shredded chicken bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.59 ounces of shredded soft tissue and pieces of shredded chicken bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.14 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
0.8 oz (24 g)
0.6 oz (18 g)
Layer 2
1.6 oz (45 g)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (4 g)
0.2 oz (7 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.8
8.5

In the Box

Corded Moen GXS75C 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 GXS75C with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 7.4-inch width, 13.4-inch height, 4.1-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 6.9-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
13.4" (34.0 cm)
13.5" (34.3 cm)
Weight
9.8 lbs (4.4 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

7.0
8.0
Top view into chamber of Moen Host Series GXS75C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Moen Host Series GXS75C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Inside view of Moen Host Series GXS75C garbage disposal, showing design of grater ring and details on flywheel.
Inside view of Moen Host Series GXS75C 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
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
Verticality
6.4" (16.3 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.1 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Basic
Stainless steel
Layout
Galvanized steel
Basic

Motor

9.5
9.0
Horsepower
3/4
1/2
Speed
2700 RPM
2600 RPM
Real Speed
4956 RPM
4684 RPM
Voltage
115 V (60 Hz)
115 V (60 Hz)
Current
4.5 A
3.8 A
Wattage
518 W
370 W
Heat
N/a
n/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of Moen Host Series GXS75C 3/4 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
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
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 Host Series 3/4-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
8.6
7.7

Ease of Use

9.0
7.0

Installation

9.0
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