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GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs GE GFC1020N 1 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs GE GFC1020N 1 HP Garbage Disposal: A matter of needs and preferences.
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0GE GFC1020N 1 HP
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The GE Disposal Green 1/2 HP is one of the best small garbage disposals we’ve ever tested. In performance evaluation, it even shocked us by delivering results akin to that of a stronger model; in fact, it managed to outperform at least four other stronger and more expensive models. However, the GE GFC1020N 1 HP is not one of them.
The GE GFC1020N is the second-best full-horsepower garbage disposal in our lineup. Although it has the look of a generic plastic-case garbage disposal, its grinding components are improved compared to similar models (from Waste King, for example). Specifically, the two impellers are larger and thicker than what you usually see on the market and the grater ring has two layers of cutters. As a result, the rate of breakage improves.
Comparing the numbers, the Disposall Green is obviously the less capable one here. With a high-speed but much weaker motor and a basic grinder design, the disposal can’t help but score lower on our standardized tests. That said, for a compact disposal unit, the Disposall Green’s grinding power is nothing if not impressive as it deals with raw chicken bones like a 3/4-hp or 1-hp model.
In terms of builds, both are cost-effective products with solid craftsmanship. They both use stainless steel grinding components and they both run on efficient permanent magnet motors. The key difference here is their sizes and how much you cook at home. We recommend either of them, especially if you can pick them up on sale.
Pros & Cons
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Noise reduction
- High torque
- High speed
- Stainless steel grind components
- Strengthened chamber layout
- No noise/vibration insulation
- Heavy build
- Space-consuming design
- Can be loud
- No power cord
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.
