February 24, 2016

Comparing Waste King L-8000 Vs Insinkerator Evolution Excel

waste king l-8000 vs insinkerator evolution excel
The two most popular 1 HP garbage disposals are Waste King Legend 8000 and Insinkerator Evolution Excel.

Both are also always within the top 10 bestseller in Amazon garbage disposals category.

In this post, we’re going to discuss these 2 products differences and how to choose between them.


Discussion Of Their Differences

Now’s let check what’s the difference between them by looking at the table below:

Model Waste King Legend 8000 Insinkerator Evolution Excel
Product Image Waste King Legend 8000 garbage disposal Insinkerator Evolution Excel garbage disposal
Mounting Assembly EZ Mount System Quick Lock Sink Mount
Sound Insulation Sound Shell SoundSeal Plus Technology
Grind Operation 1 Grinding Stage MultiGrind Plus Technology (include 3 Grinding Stages)
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Dura-Drive Induction
Grind Chamber Corrosion Proof Glass Filled Polyester Stainless Steel
Power Cord Attached Yes No
Warranty Lifetime In-Home Service and Against Corrosion 7 Year Parts and In-Home Service
Price Affordable Expensive
Motor Speed R.P.M. 2800 1725
Height (inches) 16-1/16 13
Width (inches) 8-5/8 9
Shipping Weight (Lbs.) 14.83 23.0

  • Although both units use different mounting hardware, each of them is easy to install.

  • Excel has more noise reduction features than L-8000.

  • Both have great grinding operation and shouldn't have any problem handling your waste food. But Excel has advanced grinding technology compared to L-8000.

  • Both grinding chamber material can resist corrosion.

  • The Excel package does not include a power cord. If you want to connect to an electrical outlet, you need to buy a power cord as an accessory. You can also use back the existing one (if any) from your old disposal. But ensure it’s in a good working condition before using it.

  • L-8000 has a better warranty period than Excel.

  • With all the advanced technology build into Excel, it is no doubt an expensive unit.

  • L-8000 is taller, a bit narrower and lighter than Excel.


How to Choose Between the Two Products

Based on the above, there is four items you need to consider for choosing between the 2 models.

Noise Level


Do you need a quiet environment at home? Do you have a baby in the house or need to keep the noise down for some other reason? If the answer is yes, then you should go for Excel. This model has advanced technology to keep the unit ultra-quiet when running.

Grind Operation


The grinding operation for both models is excellent. You should not have any problem using either one. If you are really concern about clogging in your piping system, then you can choose Excel. Its MultiGrind Plus Technology gives you super fine particles.

Warranty Period


L-8000 has a better deal for the warranty period. If you intend to stay in your home for a long period, it’s best to get this model.

Price Tag


If you have a small budget and does not need those advanced features, the obvious choice is L-8000.


Summary

Both of these models are excellent garbage disposal. They received good reviews and ratings from Amazon customers. It’s still a good choice when you choose either one.

Once you have selected the model you want, click the below link to read our detail reviews:

=> Waste King L-8000

=> Insinkerator Evolution Excel

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