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Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP vs Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison

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Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP

$162.73 from Amazon

Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal

$107.55 from Amazon
Moen GXS75C Host Series 3/4 HP vs Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal

Overall Verdict

The basic specs of these two grinders are much the same. The key difference, and the one that matters, is performance for the price you pay. The Moen simply outperformed the Waste King in all tests, and by a long shot. Neither machine managed fish scraps well enough to go down the drain, but the Moen put up a good performance and proved itself a worthy grinder for a larger household.

The Moen also has a slightly better build and more secure fit, but the Waste King has a more spacious grinding chamber which can be widened by removing the drain splash guard. With not much difference between installation and maintenance, the Moen is the better option for a large grinder, but it does cost more.

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Pros & Cons

  • Noise reduction
  • High speed 
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Space-saving design
  • Rinse-assist splash guard
  • Noise cancelation
  • High-speed motor 
  • Stainless steel grinder components
  • Lightweight build
  • Affordable
  • Can be loud
  • Basic chamber layout
  • Can be loud

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
3/4
3/4
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4956
4917
Family size
3-4 people
3-4 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W7.3 x H13.4 inches
L5.4 x W7.8 x H13.9 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$124.38
$108.32
$162.73 at Amazon
$107.55 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.4
5.0

Scrap Mix

8.0
7.1
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.
Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
7.6 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
16.64 ounces of assorted ground scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.29 ounces of shredded pieces of fish backbone, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
2 min
2 min 32 sec
Layer 1
8.6 oz (244 g)
7.6 oz (215 g)
Layer 2
12.0 oz (339 g)
16.6 oz (472 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (3 g)
0.3 oz (8 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.
Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
4.52 ounces of visible fish pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
2.01 ounces of assorted fibrous tissues and shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
5.76 ounces of shredded fish skin among pieces of shredded backbones and one barely-shredded chop, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
7.2 oz (204 g)
4.5 oz (128 g)
Layer 2
2.6 oz (75 g)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Leftovers
3.0 oz (85 g)
5.8 oz (163 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

7.6
5.7
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.
Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.58 ounces of shredded soft tissue, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
1.68 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and pieces of shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.
0.97 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
3 min
Layer 1
0.8 oz (24 g)
0.6 oz (16 g)
Layer 2
1.6 oz (45 g)
1.7 oz (48 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (4 g)
1.0 oz (27 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.8
9.0

In the Box

Corded Moen GXS75C with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Waste King L3200 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal, 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.
Waste King 3/4-hp food waste disposer with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 7.8-inch width, 13.9-inch height, 4.3-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7.3-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)
7.8" (19.8 cm)
Height
13.4" (34.0 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Weight
9.8 lbs (4.4 kg)
8.8 lbs (4.0 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
8.5
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.
Top view into chamber of Waste King L3200 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Waste King L3200 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Grind chamber of Waste King L3200 garbage disposal, showing two-level grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Grind chamber of Waste King L3200 garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder ring.
Capacity
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
Verticality
6.4" (16.3 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.1 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Basic
Intermediate
Layout
Galvanized steel
Stainless steel

Motor

9.5
9.5
Horsepower
3/4
3/4
Speed
2700 RPM
2700 RPM
Real Speed
4956 RPM
4917 RPM
Voltage
115 V (60 Hz)
115 V (60 Hz)
Current
4.5 A
6 A
Wattage
518 W
690 W
Heat
N/a
n/a
Reverse
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of Moen Host Series GXS75C 3/4 HP corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Bottom view of Waste King L3200 corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Length
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
34.5" (87.6 cm)
Type
3-prong (Type B)
3-prong (type B)

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
9.0
Moen Host Series 3/4-HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.
Waste King L3200 3/4-horsepower Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Vibration Reduction
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.6
7.9

Ease of Use

9.0
8.0

Installation

9.0
9.0

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