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InSinkErator Badger 1 HP vs InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison
InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP vs InSinkErator Badger 1 HP Garbage Disposal: Two different recipes from the same kitchen.
InSinkErator Badger 1HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0InSinkErator Evolution Compact
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP and the InSinkErator Badger 1 HP belong to two different garbage disposal series. Models in the Evolution series are featured with augmented grinding components, better sound/vibration damping, and thicker protective casing compared to those in the Badger series. The Badger 1 HP does have a stronger motor, but the Compact 3/4 HP is the better grinder.
The Compact 3/4 HP is well-known among enthusiasts for its effective and durable build. It has a pair of thicker and stronger impellers compared to the Badger, and its grater ring also has more gripping teeth, for better collision and increased breakage. And per our data from performance testing, the disposal was indeed effective as it delivered consistent quality results against various types of scraps, including avocado pits and cooked bones.
The Badger 1 HP, in turn, did not do too well with the tests. To put it simply, there were 1/2-hp models that yielded better results. Although it’s not the worst-performing we’ve tested, that isn’t any better an argument for a $220 full-horsepower garbage disposal, is it? However, the disposal’s robust build with stainless steel grinder components and its 7-year warranty do justify some of the cost.
Still, between the two disposals, the InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP offers plenty more value. Not only does it work better, it costs about $30 less and it works more quietly. We think the InSinkErator Badger 1 HP is only worth your time if you can get it under $150.
Pros & Cons
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- External unjam mechanics
- Noise cancelation
- Vibration damping
- High-torque motor
- Strengthened chamber layout
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- Mediocre performance
- Heavy build
- Non-removable splash guard
- Loud operation
- Heavy
- Space-consuming
- No power cord
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Scrap Mix
Raw Fish Scraps
Raw Chicken Scraps
Design
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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.
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.
