LEM MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240
A sturdier 8.5 in home slicer from a meat-processing brand, for regular use on deli meat and cheese.
Amazon $269.99$269.99
The LEM MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 is the better meat slicer overall, rated 2.6 to 2.3. The LEM MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 leads on value and blade size. The VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 wins on slice range. The LEM MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 costs $389.01 less ($269.99 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 MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 for value ($31.76 per inch of blade ($269.99, 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 15.9 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 MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 20% | 53 $31.76 per inch of blade ($269.99, 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% | 59 slices up to 15.9 mm thick | 80 slices up to 18 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 0 none of the listed features | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM MightyBite 8.5 in Slicer 1240 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel | Chromed steel |
| Blades included | 2 | 1 |
| Motor | 200 W | 190 W |
| Thickest slice | 15.9 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest food | - | 5 in round or 8 x 5 in |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | - | No |
| Removable blade | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13.4 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |