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Moen GX100C 1 HP vs GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal: Sometimes, more power isn’t the right answer.
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Much to our surprise, the Moen GX100C scored lower than the GE Disposall Green in performance evaluation, despite having more power in the motor and seemingly better specs. If you look at their prices online, the Moen disposal costs roughly $50 more than the GE. Basically, you have every reason to believe that the GX100C should be the better product here.
Compared to the Moen GX100C 1 HP, the GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP has a smaller build with a much weaker motor, a tighter chamber, and a less detailed body. They both utilize high-speed permanent magnet motors and, interestingly, the exact same layout for the grinding components that seem to come from the same manufacturer. The grinding parts in both machines are all stainless steel.
In theory, the GX100C should outperform the Disposall Green, but time after time across all three categories in our evaluation, including random scrap mix, raw fish scraps, and raw chicken scraps, the Disposall Green yielded better results. The GX100C was particularly disappointing at grinding down raw chicken bones, which was supposed to be large garbage disposals’ key selling point.
All that said, we don’t mean to say that the Moen GX100C 1HP is an ineffective garbage disposal; in fact, it is quite decent in dealing with common food scraps. But as far as values go, its grinding capability doesn’t feel well worth the compromise of cost and cabinet space. Between the two products, the GE Disposall Green 1/2 is easily the more cost-effective one.
Pros & Cons
- High-speed motor
- Stainless steel grinding components
- Clean Rinse splash guard
- Noise reduction
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Can be loud
- Space-consuming
- 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.
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.
