Insinkerator Badger 5 Vs Badger 500 Garbage Disposal

When you first take a look at both Insinkerator Badger 5 and 500, you find them look identical in appearance. Hence one obvious question will definitely come into your mind.

What is the difference between these two garbage disposals?

To find out more, we obtained the supporting documents from the manufacturer website.

Based on that information, we found these two models have the exact specifications. They have the same horsepower (HP), rpm, motor, dimension and weight.

Here is their specifications listed in the below tabulation for your easy reference.

Type of Feed	Continuous
HP	1/2
Volts	120
HZ	60
RPM	1725
Motor	Dura-Drive Induction
Warranty	2-Year Parts and In-Home Service
Grind Chamber Capacity	26 oz.
Dishwasher Drain Connection	Yes
Unit Finish	Waterborne Grey Enamel
Height	12-5/8"
Width	6-5/16"
Shipping Weight (Approx.)	14 lbs.

As stated in Insinkerator website, the 500 model is only available at The Home Depot.*

The only difference is their price tag. When you buy Badger 500 at The Home Depot, you’re paying around $20+ more as compare to order Badger 5 online at Amazon.

Since both have similar warranty and performance, the obvious choice is to get Badger 5. By doing so, you get the cost saving benefit.

But if you need it urgently and could not wait for the delivery; you can proceed to get the 500 model in your nearest local store.

*UPDATE:
Insinkerator Badger 500 garbage disposal is now available in Amazon. Although both models (5 and 500) cost around the same price, we still recommend Badger 5. This unit is more popular and has high customer reviews rating in Amazon.

You can see the latest price for Badger 5 in Amazon here.

Or

You can read our Insinkerator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal review. Then decide whether it's the right one for your household.