A lighter, cheaper LEM #8 for home cooks who grind a few pounds at a time.
Amazon $249.99The LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 2.5 to 2.2. The LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder leads on value and motor. The LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder costs $100 less ($249.99 vs $349.99).
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A sturdy #8 for home sausage makers who grind a few times a year.
Amazon $349.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder for value ($50 per 100 W ($249.99, 500 W) vs $93.83 per 100 W ($349.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W))) and motor (500 W rated vs 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated).
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 MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 55 $50 per 100 W ($249.99, 500 W) | 23 $93.83 per 100 W ($349.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 20 500 W rated | 10 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) | 15 up to 5.5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 20 circuit breaker | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #8 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 500 W | 0.5 hp (about 373 W) |
| Claimed output | 5 lb/min | 5.5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Aluminum or painted | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
