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Moen GX50C 1/2-HP vs GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs Moen Prep GX50C 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal: Would you pay simply for more grinding power?
Moen 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
As the two best small garbage disposals in our lineup, the GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP and the Moen Prep GX50C 1/2 HP are both capable machines. The two have a lot in common: They run on high-speed permanent magnet motors that have the same average speeds, they enjoy stainless steel grinding components that have the same designs, and if you strip them of their body casings, they look exactly the same.
However, the Disposall Green’s motor is actually better. GE says that it augments the motor in some way to make it more efficient in terms of speed and noise. To be frank, the Disposall Green is just as loud as any other small disposals, but its motor does run faster (the second fastest out of the eight we’ve tested). Logically, this contributes to performance as the disposal has leading scores for the “small” category on our board.
Although the Prep GX50C is a strong disposal, its results from performance evaluations are only about average. It can deal with most random common scraps quite well, including avocado pits and cooked chicken bones, but the quality of output often feels like it can be improved. That said, if most of your kitchen discards are vegetables- or fruit-related (except for fruit stones), the disposal should be fine.
The GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP should clearly take the win here unless we consider that the Moen Prep GX50C 1/2 HP is roughly $50 cheaper and has a longer warranty (by 2 years). So ultimately, it’s a matter of how much you’re willing to pay since these are both cost-effective products.
Pros & Cons
- High capacity
- High-speed motor
- Stainless steel grind components
- Noise reduction
- Affordable
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Can be loud
- Heavy build
- No noise/vibration insulation
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.
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.
