KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer
A full-size 12 in slicer with NSF certification for under $650, for restaurants, delis and home butchers who process in bulk.
Amazon $639$639
The KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer is the better meat slicer overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer leads on features. The ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer wins on value and motor. The ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer costs $279.01 less ($359.99 vs $639).
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ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer
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 $359.99$359.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer for features (built-in sharpener, NSF certified, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed vs built-in sharpener, ETL or UL listed).
- Choose the ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer for value ($30 per inch of blade ($359.99, 12 in) vs $53.25 per inch of blade ($639, 12 in)) and motor (500 W motor vs 420 W motor).
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 | KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer | ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 20% | 35 $53.25 per inch of blade ($639, 12 in) | 55 $30 per inch of blade ($359.99, 12 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 100 12 in blade | 100 12 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 89 420 W motor | 100 500 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 50 slices up to 15 mm thick | 50 slices up to 15 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 100 built-in sharpener, NSF certified, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed | 50 built-in sharpener, ETL or UL listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer | ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 12 in | 12 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel | Chrome-plated steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 420 W (0.6 HP) | 500 W |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Largest food | 8.5 x 11 x 8 in | - |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | Yes | Yes |
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | - | Yes |
| NSF certified | Yes | - |
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |