LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185
A commercial-style 8.5 in slicer with a gravity-fed carriage and a five-year warranty, for hunters and heavy home users who want it to last.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
The LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 is the better meat slicer overall, rated 2.8 to 2.3. The LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 leads on features, value and blade size. The VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 wins on slice range. The LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 costs $159.01 less ($499.99 vs $659).
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VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200
A stylish 8 in Berkel-designed slicer for a home kitchen where looks matter as much as the cut.
Amazon $659$659
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 for features (built-in sharpener vs none of the listed features), value ($58.82 per inch of blade ($499.99, 8.5 in) vs $82.38 per inch of blade ($659, 8 in)) and blade size (8.5 in blade vs 8 in blade).
- Choose the VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 for slice range (slices up to 18 mm thick vs slices up to 10 mm thick).
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 BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 20% | 32 $58.82 per inch of blade ($499.99, 8.5 in) | 20 $82.38 per inch of blade ($659, 8 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 30 8.5 in blade | 20 8 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 43 200 W motor | 40 190 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 0 slices up to 10 mm thick | 80 slices up to 18 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 30 built-in sharpener | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel | Chromed steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 200 W (0.2 HP) | 190 W |
| Drive | Belt | - |
| Thickest slice | 10 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest food | - | 5 in round or 8 x 5 in |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | Yes | No |
| Removable blade | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |