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InSinkErator Evolution Excel vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded Side-by-Side Comparison
Sometimes, you pick an expensive product over a less pricey option not because you enjoy expensive things, but because the cheaper option isn’t even worth what it costs.
InSinkErator Evolution Excel
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP is something we would normally buy simply because it looks quite nice for its price point. Only when we ran the disposal through performance testing did we realize its limitations. It doesn’t process food scraps really well, and the impellers in the grinding chamber are prone to getting stuck. In our case, it was the thin bones from the fish scraps that kept lodging and immobilized the impellers.
The InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1-HP is the exact opposite. It’s a much bigger unit and that offers outstanding values. It’s also the most expensive yet most capable garbage disposal we’ve tested so far. The grinder can process virtually any type of kitchen scraps, cooked or raw. Plus, it’s incredibly well-built, which makes it an alluring long-term investment.
Pros & Cons
- Noise cancelation
- Vibration damping
- High-torque motor
- Advanced chamber layout
- Auto-unjam mechanics
- Extra high capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- Removable splash guard
- Decent capacity
- Stainless steel grind components
- Noise cancellation padding
- Affordable
- Extra heavy
- Space-consuming
- No power cord
- Expensive
- No external unjam mechanics
- Jammed impellers during testing
Key Specs
Where to Buy
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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.
