LEM’s entry slicer, a belt-driven 7.5 in model for hunters and home cooks who also want parts support down the road.
Amazon $109.99The LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381 is the better meat slicer overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381 leads on slice range and features. The Elite Gourmet EMT-625B wins on value. The Elite Gourmet EMT-625B costs $40 less ($69.99 vs $109.99).
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A basic 7.5 in slicer for someone who slices cheese, bread or salami a few times a month and wants to spend as little as possible.
Amazon $69.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381 for slice range (slices up to 20 mm thick vs slices up to 12.7 mm thick) and features (removable carriage vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Elite Gourmet EMT-625B for value ($9.33 per inch of blade ($69.99, 7.5 in) vs $14.67 per inch of blade ($109.99, 7.5 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 9.5 in blade meat slicer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381 | Elite Gourmet EMT-625B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 20% | 79 $14.67 per inch of blade ($109.99, 7.5 in) | 95 $9.33 per inch of blade ($69.99, 7.5 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 10 7.5 in blade | 10 7.5 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 25 150 W motor | 50 motor rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Slice range 10% | 100 slices up to 20 mm thick | 27 slices up to 12.7 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 20 removable carriage | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381 | Elite Gourmet EMT-625B | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Blade material | Serrated stainless steel | Serrated stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 150 W | - |
| Drive | Belt | - |
| Thickest slice | 20 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Features | ||
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb | 10.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
