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GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal: Sometimes, affordability is the point.
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Right now, the key to deciding between the GE Disposall Green Garbage Disposal and the AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP is the $70 gap. From a performance standpoint, the GE Disposall Green is the better garbage disposal but not by leaps and bounds. Meanwhile, the AmazonCommercial costs much less yet manages to deliver where it matters the most.
The two disposals are similar in specs, utilizing permanent magnet motors and stainless steel grinding components. If dealing with common food scraps alone—anything from green leftovers to cooked hollow bones—both of them are good options. It’s when grinding the tougher, more resilient scraps (raw fish remains, for example) that the GE Disposall Green may be a little better.
Build-wise, both disposals are compact and they weigh about the same. The GE Green offers a little more holding capacity than the AmazonCommercial, but their grinder layout is basically identical; neither product features noise treatment. According to GE, the Disposall Green should be quieter because of its new-gen motor, but from experience, neither of them is quiet.
Both the GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP and the AmazonCommercial 1/2 HP should be able to take care of your daily food scraps in the kitchen, even avocado pits or cooked chicken bones. The only thing these two have the most trouble dealing with is the tricky, resilient scraps (like raw fish).
Pros & Cons
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- High speed
- Stainless steel grind components
- Lightweight
- Space-saving design
- Affordable
- No noise/vibration insulation
- Low-torque
- Can be loud
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Scrap Mix
Raw Fish Scraps
Raw Chicken Scraps
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Mount Assembly
Grind Chamber
Motor
Power Cord
Accessories
Build Quality
Usability
Ease of Use
Installation
Smooth Operation
Unjam Mechanics
Behind the Comparison
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 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 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.
