VBI Milano Red Line 250
#15 in 10 to 12 in bladeFull review
Berkel’s professional-style 10 in slicer for the home, for buyers who want the classic Italian machine and will pay for it.
Amazon $1,179$1,179
The VBI Milano Red Line 250 is the better meat slicer overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The VBI Milano Red Line 250 leads on features. The VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250 wins on slice range and value. The VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250 costs $350 less ($829 vs $1,179).
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VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250
#16 in 10 to 12 in bladeFull review
A design-led 10 in home slicer from Berkel’s VBI Milano line, for prosciutto and charcuterie in a kitchen that shows it off.
Amazon $829$829
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VBI Milano Red Line 250 for features (built-in sharpener, removable carriage vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250 for slice range (slices up to 18 mm thick vs slices up to 14 mm thick) and value ($82.90 per inch of blade ($829, 10 in) vs $117.90 per inch of blade ($1,179, 10 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 10 to 12 in blade meat slicer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VBI Milano Red Line 250 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 20% | 8 $117.90 per inch of blade ($1,179, 10 in) | 20 $82.90 per inch of blade ($829, 10 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 60 10 in blade | 60 10 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 46 210 W motor | 40 190 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 40 slices up to 14 mm thick | 80 slices up to 18 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 50 built-in sharpener, 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
| VBI Milano Red Line 250 | VBI Milano Home Line Plus 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 10 in | 10 in |
| Blade material | Chromed steel | Chromed steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 210 W | 190 W |
| Thickest slice | 14 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest food | 7 in round or 7 x 7 in | 7 in round or 8 x 7 in |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | Yes | No |
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 48 lb | 31.9 lb |