InSinkErator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal with Power Cord, Badger Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer
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$103.98
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the verified-purchase reviewers we read on Amazon, the corded Badger 5 is the most broadly endorsed disposal in this group, holding a 4.7-star average across roughly 26,800 ratings. That combination of high rating and very high volume is the strongest popularity signal in the pool, and the included power cord removes a common installation headache that trips up first-time buyers. We want to be transparent about the limits here: the data we reviewed contained no independent lab measurements, no specialist-forum threads, and no expert teardown coverage for this unit, so we cannot speak to measured grind power or noise.
What reviewers liked
- Highest review volume paired with a 4.7-star average among verified-purchase Amazon reviewers
- Power cord included, simplifying installation
- Mainstream 1/2 HP motor suits typical household waste at a reasonable price
Where it falls short
- No independent lab or expert-test data was available to verify grind power or noise
- 1/2 HP is modest, reviewers wanting heavy-duty grinding step up to 3/4 or 1 HP
- Continuous-feed only, not suitable for buyers who specifically want batch-feed safety
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Across the verified-purchase reviewers we read on Amazon, the corded Badger 5 is the most broadly endorsed disposal in this group, holding a 4.7-star average across roughly 26,800 ratings. That combination of high rating and very high volume is the strongest popularity signal in the pool, and the included power cord removes a common installation headache that trips up first-time buyers.
We want to be transparent about the limits here: the data we reviewed contained no independent lab measurements, no specialist-forum threads, and no expert teardown coverage for this unit, so we cannot speak to measured grind power or noise. The 1/2 HP motor is a mainstream middle-of-the-road spec that customer reviewers describe as adequate for everyday kitchen waste rather than heavy-duty grinding. Shoppers wanting fewer jams on tough scraps generally point toward the 3/4 HP and 1 HP siblings.
On balance, the sheer weight of satisfied verified-purchase reviews, paired with the cord-included convenience and a sub-$110 price, makes this the safest default pick for a typical household.
- RELIABLE and EASY INSTALL
- Badger Series disposers are a reliable and functional choice when affordability is the prime concern, and features a compact, space-saving design that fits existing InSinkErator hardware for a quick and easy install
- Durable Components
- This garbage disposal features our exclusive 1/2 hp Dura-Drive Induction Motor and long lasting galvanized steel components to ensure a dependable grind for everyday food scraps
- America'S Disposer Brand
- There are more American-built InSinkErator garbage disposals in US homes than all other brands combined. A full line of models means there's one right for every need and budget
- Faster, Cleaner, Smarter
- From meal prep to cleanup, InSinkErator helps make it fast and easy to keep your kitchen clean with our iconic appliances: garbage disposals and instant hot water dispensers
- A History Of Innovation For The Sink
- We invented garbage disposals in 1927, and we're the world’s largest manufacturer of garbage disposals and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use
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