LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder
#2 in #5 and #8Full review
An inexpensive #8 for occasional burger and sausage batches. Grinding a whole deer will take a while.
Amazon $124.99$124.99
The LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 2.7 to 2.2. The LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder leads on value and motor. The MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 wins on output. The LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder costs $225 less ($124.99 vs $349.99).
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MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8
#8 in #5 and #8Full review
A sturdy #8 for home sausage makers who grind a few times a year.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder for value ($21.74 per 100 W ($124.99, 575 W) vs $93.83 per 100 W ($349.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W))) and motor (575 W rated vs 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated).
- Choose the MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 for output (up to 5.5 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 3 lb per minute (maker claim)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every #5 and #8 electric meat grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 96 $21.74 per 100 W ($124.99, 575 W) | 23 $93.83 per 100 W ($349.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 26 575 W rated | 10 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 0 up to 3 lb per minute (maker claim) | 15 up to 5.5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 25 reverse | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #8 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 575 W | 0.5 hp (about 373 W) |
| Claimed output | 3 lb/min | 5.5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Aluminum or painted | - |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |