AmazonCommercial 3/4-HP vs InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal

Overall Verdict

Ranking by

Showing: 2/2 Items

Pros & Cons

Noise cancelation
High speed
Stainless steel grind components
Lightweight
Affordable

High capacity
Compact design
Affordable
External unjam mechanics

Can be loud

Mediocre performance
Heavy build
Non-removable splash guard
Loud operation

Key Specs

Type of feed

Continuous

Horsepower

3/4

1/2

Motor

Permanent magnet

Induction

Averaged RPM

4570

1480

Family size

5-6 people

1-2 people

Dimensions

L5.4 x W7.8 x H13.9 inches

L4.8 x W6.3 x H11.5 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$77.15

$108

Check Price on Amazon

Check Price on Walmart

*You help support HealthyKitchen101's product testing and reviews by purchasing from our retail partners.

Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

7.6

1.6

Scrap Mix

7.8

3.2

4.95 ounces of ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.

21.8 ounces of assorted ground scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.

0.23 ounces of shredded pieces of fish backbone and lemon peels, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.

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)

Time

2 min 9 sec

4 min

Layer 1

5.0 oz (140 g)

13.3 oz (377 g)

Layer 2

21.8 oz (618 g)

21.2 oz (602 g)

Leftovers

0.2 oz (7 g)

0.6 oz (16 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

7.6

0.0

4.63 ounces of visible fish pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

1.74 ounces of assorted fibrous tissues and shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

2.24 ounces of shredded fish skin among pieces of shredded spine, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

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)

Time

3 min

Layer 1

4.6 oz (131 g)

4.8 oz (135 g)

Layer 2

1.7 oz (49 g)

2.5 oz (72 g)

Leftovers

2.2 oz (64 g)

8.6 oz (243 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

7.2

0.0

0.4 ounces of shredded soft tissue, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

2.87 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and pieces of shredded bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

0.58 ounces of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage, on digital scale, on granite-looking table.

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)

Time

2 min

3 min

Layer 1

0.4 oz (11 g)

1.1 oz (30 g)

Layer 2

2.9 oz (81 g)

1.1 oz (31 g)

Leftovers

0.6 oz (16 g)

1.9 oz (54 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

9.2

7.5

In the Box

Corded AmazonCommercial 3/4 HP, EZ Mount on top, its box, 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

Amazon 3/4-hp 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.

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

7.8" (19.8 cm)

6.3" (16.0 cm)

Height

13.9" (35.3 cm)

11.5" (29.2 cm)

Weight

8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)

12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Mount Assembly

Support ring, mounting ring, cushion mount, fiber gasket, rubber gasket, sink flange, stopper, removable sink splash guard.

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 AmazonCommercial B07XFDMPNJ garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.

Grind chamber of AmazonCommercial B07XFDMPNJ garbage disposal, showing two-level grinder ring and details on flywheel.

Grind chamber of AmazonCommercial B07XFDMPNJ garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder rin

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

30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)

32.0 fl oz (946.4 ml)

Verticality

6.8" (17.3 cm)

4.5" (11.4 cm)

Flywheel

4.4" (11.2 cm)

5.3" (13.3 cm)

Assembly Material

Intermediate

Galvanized steel

Layout

Stainless steel

Basic

Motor

9.5

7.0

Horsepower

3/4

1/2

Speed

2700 RPM

1725 RPM

Real Speed

4940 RPM

1480 RPM

Voltage

115 V

120 V

Current

6 A

6.3

Wattage

690 W

756

Heat

n/a

N/a

Reverse

Power Cord

Length

34.5" (87.6 cm)

NaN" (NaN cm)

Type

3-prong (type B)

n/a

Accessories

Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on granite-looking top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, 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)

Length

5.3" (13.3 cm)

Material

PVC

Build Quality

9.5

8.5

AmazonCommerical 3/4-HP Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.

InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.

Noise Reduction

Yes

Vibration Reduction

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

7.9

7.6

Ease of Use

8.0

Installation

9.0

8.0

Smooth Operation

8.0

7.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0

5.0

Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam mechanics 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

Yes

Auto Unjam

Behind the Comparison

Be NguyenReviewer

Be Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer. Being naturally curious about technology and its real-world applications, Be spent several years in university studying engineering before joining the team at HealthyKitchen101 where he disassembles, tests, and rates household appliances.

Lap VoTest Lead

Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.

Nguyen NtkVisual Specialist

Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.