The most motor per dollar here, a 12 in slicer for large batches of semi-frozen meat at home or in a small shop.
Amazon $359.99The ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer and the Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.7. The ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer leads on value and motor. The Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer wins on features. The ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer costs $295.10 less ($359.99 vs $655.09).
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A low-cost 12 in gravity-feed slicer from a restaurant-supply brand, for light commercial or heavy home use.
Amazon $655.09Which should you buy?
- Choose the ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer for value ($30 per inch of blade ($359.99, 12 in) vs $54.59 per inch of blade ($655.09, 12 in)) and motor (500 W motor vs 420 W motor).
- Choose the Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer for features (built-in sharpener, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed vs built-in sharpener, ETL or UL listed).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 10 to 12 in blade meat slicer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer | Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 20% | 55 $30 per inch of blade ($359.99, 12 in) | 34 $54.59 per inch of blade ($655.09, 12 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 100 12 in blade | 100 12 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 100 500 W motor | 89 420 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 50 slices up to 15 mm thick | 50 slice range not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 50 built-in sharpener, ETL or UL listed | 70 built-in sharpener, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer | Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 12 in | 12 in |
| Blade material | Chrome-plated steel | Stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 500 W | 420 W (0.3 HP) |
| Drive | - | Belt |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm | - |
| Largest food | - | 9 7/16 in wide x 7.5 in high |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | Yes | Yes |
| Removable carriage | - | Yes |
| Removable blade | Yes | - |
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 56.1 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
