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 motor. The NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer costs $15 less ($129.99 vs $144.99).
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NESCO FS-300 Food Slicer
A quiet 8.7 in slicer with a smooth blade, best for thin deli meat rather than dense or semi-frozen cuts.
Amazon $144.99$144.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer for features (removable carriage vs none of the listed features) and motor (180 W motor vs 120 W motor).
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-300 Food Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 20% | 79 $14.94 per inch of blade ($129.99, 8.7 in) | 75 $16.67 per inch of blade ($144.99, 8.7 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 34 8.7 in blade | 34 8.7 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 37 180 W motor | 11 120 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 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer | NESCO FS-300 Food Slicer | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Blade material | Serrated stainless steel | Non-serrated stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 180 W | 120 W |
| Thickest slice | 14.3 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Features | ||
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13 lb | 12 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |