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InSinkErator Evolution Excel vs Waste King L-1001 Side-by-Side Comparison
If there isn’t much cooking going on but you want to keep your kitchen tidy, something small and effective should do the trick. Premium features are definitely nice, but only when they’re necessary.
InSinkErator Evolution Excel
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Waste King L-1001
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The InSinkErator Evolution Excel is not a budget-friendly option. The disposal utilizes some of the best technologies in the industry and its effectiveness is unmatched. It can handle all sorts of food scraps, including raw meat scraps, while keeping things quiet during. This is, at the moment, the ultimate residential food disposer.
The Waste King L1001 is much smaller and is oriented towards the affordable side of the market. The grinder is without frills; it’s easily one of the most plain garbage disposal you can buy. That is not to say it isn’t capable. In fact it can deal with something as tough as cooked chicken bones quite nicely. However, its build quality is a weakness, raising concerns about lifespan.
Pros & Cons
- Noise cancelation
- Vibration damping
- High-torque motor
- Advanced chamber layout
- Auto-unjam mechanics
- Extra high capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Easy installation
- Extra heavy
- Space-consuming
- No power cord
- Expensive
- Small capacity
- No noise/vibration insulation
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.
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