GE GFC720N Continuous Feed 3/4-HP vs InSinkErator Badger 1 HP Garbage Disposal

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One thing about garbage disposals that we’ve had to find out the hard way is that their power ratings don't reflect their actual grinding power. Here we have the perfect example of a “weaker” grinder outdoing the “stronger” one where the GE GFC720N leaves the InSinkErator Badger 1 HP legions behind in test results.

Admittedly, the Badger 1 HP has an incredible construction and these InSinkErator’s standard garbage disposals are known for their durability. But it does cost roughly $50 more than the GE GFC720N.

Pros & Cons

Noise reduction
High speed
Stainless steel grinding components
Strengthened chamber layout

High capacity
Stainless steel grinding components
External unjam mechanics

Space-consuming design
Can be loud
No power cord

Mediocre performance
Heavy build
Non-removable splash guard
Loud operation

Key Specs

Type of feed

Continuous

Horsepower

3/4

Motor

Permanent magnet

Induction

Averaged RPM

4544

1480

Family size

5-6 people

3-4 people

Dimensions

L5.4 x W8.4 x H14.6 inches

L4.8 x W7.3 x H12.6 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$150.33

$218.12

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

7.9

4.2

Scrap Mix

8.3

5.0

18.34 ounces of fish pin bones in mess of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.

13.56 ounces of ground products from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table.

0.4 ounces of shredded pieces and one large piece of lemon peel from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking table

Input Load

90.0 oz (2551 g)

Time

1 min 58 sec

3 min 16 sec

Layer 1

5.6 oz (158 g)

18.4 oz (522 g)

Layer 2

16.6 oz (469 g)

13.6 oz (384 g)

Leftovers

0.1 oz (4 g)

0.4 oz (11 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

8.4

0.0

7.89 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.

3.15 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw meat and skin from fish scraps on digital scale on granite-looking top.

5.63 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

5.7 oz (161 g)

7.9 oz (224 g)

Layer 2

2.5 oz (72 g)

3.1 oz (89 g)

Leftovers

1.2 oz (33 g)

5.6 oz (160 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

6.5

6.8

0.86 ounces of crushed chicken bone, shredded cartilage, and fatty tissues on digital scale on granite-looking top.

1.45 ounces of crushed chicken bone and cartilage, and shredded tendon and meat on digital scale on granite-looking top.

0.58 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

0.8 oz (22 g)

0.9 oz (24 g)

Layer 2

2.7 oz (76 g)

1.4 oz (41 g)

Leftovers

0.7 oz (19 g)

0.6 oz (16 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

9.0

8.1

In the Box

GE Disposall GFC720N 3/4 HP with EZ Mount assembly on top, next to its box, registration slip, user manual, installation instruction, sink stopper, adapter kit, elbow tube with rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wire nuts.

Badger 1HP with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, and wrench.

Dimensions

GE GFC720N with mount assembly, elbow tube, sticker on dishwasher outlet. Showing 8.4-inch width, 14.6-inch height, 4.3-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7.4-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.

Badger 1HP with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 7.3-inch width, 12.6-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

8.4" (21.3 cm)

7.3" (18.5 cm)

Height

14.6" (37.1 cm)

12.6" (32.0 cm)

Weight

10.3 lbs (4.7 kg)

15.2 lbs (6.9 kg)

Mount Assembly

3-Bolt mounting 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

9.0

7.0

Top view through collar of Disposall GFC720N GE garbage disposal into chamber after testing, looking at layout of grinding components, highlighting swivel impellers, flywheel, and grater/grinder ring.

Top view of grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 1HP looking at layout of flywheel and impellers.

Precutter/grater ring in InSinkErator Badger 1HP showing layout of cutters and grinding teeth.

Grinding components in InSinkErator Badger 1HP showing design of flywheel and impeller(s).

Capacity

30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)

32 fl.oz.

Verticality

6.8" (17.3 cm)

4.5" (11.4 cm)

Flywheel

4.4" (11.2 cm)

5.3" (13.3 cm)

Assembly Material

Stainless steel

Layout

Strengthened

Basic

Motor

9.0

8.5

Horsepower

3/4

Speed

2700 RPM

1725 RPM

Real Speed

4544 RPM

1480 RPM

Voltage

115 V (60 Hz)

120 V (60 Hz)

Current

6 A

10.2 A

Wattage

690 W

1200 W

Heat

n/a

N/a

Reverse

Power Cord

Bottom view of GE Disposall GFC720N 3/4-hp non-corded garbage disposal with two pre-cut electrical wires. Information sticker showing model number, serial number, rotational velocity, power ratings, etc.

Length

NaN" (NaN cm)

Type

n/a

N/a

Accessories

Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals displayed on granite-looking top, including elbow pipe with 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)

Length

5.3" (13.3 cm)

Material

PVC

Build Quality

9.0

8.5

GE Disposall GFC720N 3/4-HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer, with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed. Orange sticker on dishwasher outlet.

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

Noise Reduction

Yes

Vibration Reduction

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

7.8

7.4

Ease of Use

8.0

Installation

8.5

6.5

Smooth Operation

8.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0

5.0

Bottom view of InSinkErator Badger garbage disposal showing jam-buster wrench in manual unjam slot.

External

Yes

Auto Unjam

Behind the Comparison

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