NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer
A solid 8.7 in home slicer with a stainless carriage, for families who slice roasts and cheese every week.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer is the better meat slicer overall, rated 2.8 to 2.5. The NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer leads on features and blade size. The NESCO FS-200 Food Slicer costs $40 less ($89.99 vs $129.99).
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NESCO FS-200 Food Slicer
NESCO’s smaller 7.5 in slicer, for occasional cold cuts and bread where counter space is tight.
Amazon $89.99$89.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer for features (removable carriage vs none of the listed features) and blade size (8.7 in blade vs 7.5 in blade).
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 | NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer | NESCO FS-200 Food Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 20% | 79 $14.94 per inch of blade ($129.99, 8.7 in) | 86 $12 per inch of blade ($89.99, 7.5 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 34 8.7 in blade | 10 7.5 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 37 180 W motor | 37 180 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 43 slices up to 14.3 mm thick | 43 slices up to 14.3 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 20 removable carriage | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer | NESCO FS-200 Food Slicer | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 8.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Blade material | Serrated stainless steel | Serrated stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 180 W | 180 W |
| Thickest slice | 14.3 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Features | ||
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13 lb | - |