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 2.5. The LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder leads on value. The Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder wins on build and output. The LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder costs $275 less ($124.99 vs $399.99).
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Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder
#4 in #5 and #8Full review
A commercial-style #8 for regular home grinding, with the most motor of any #8 here.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder for value ($21.74 per 100 W ($124.99, 575 W) vs $71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp))).
- Choose the Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs reverse) and output (up to 6 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 | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 96 $21.74 per 100 W ($124.99, 575 W) | 37 $71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 26 575 W rated | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated |
| Output 20% | 0 up to 3 lb per minute (maker claim) | 18 up to 6 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 25 reverse | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #8 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 575 W | 560 W (0.8 hp) |
| Claimed output | 3 lb/min | 6 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Aluminum or painted | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | - | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |