Lomi (Pela)
Lomi 2
$599
Released 2023
Best Electric Composters · head-to-head
Lomi 2 vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vitamix
Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3
$499Cheaper
Which is better: the Lomi 2 or Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3?
The Lomi 2 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 is the cheaper at $499. Get the Lomi 2 for the stronger spec sheet, the Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Lomi 2 |  Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $599 | $499 |
| Brand | Lomi (Pela) | Vitamix |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Capacity liters | 3 | 3.5 |
| Cycle time hours | 4-24 (mode-dependent: Eco-Express to Grow) | 4-9 |
| Noise level (dB) | <60 | — |
| Power watts | 500 | — |
| Carbon filter | Yes | Yes |
| Bucket dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 8.98 | 12.9 |
| Volume reduction percent | 80 | 90 |
| Dimensions (in) | 16 x 13 x 12 (H x W x D) | 11 x 9 x 13 (H x W x D) |
Sources — Lomi 2: lomi.com (verified 2026-11-05). Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3: foodcycler.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Lomi 2 and Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Lomi 2 3 vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 3.5
- Cycle time hours: Lomi 2 4-24 (mode-dependent: Eco-Express to Grow) vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 4-9
- Weight (kg): Lomi 2 8.98 vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 12.9
- Volume reduction percent: Lomi 2 80 vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 90
- Dimensions (in): Lomi 2 16 x 13 x 12 (H x W x D) vs Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 3 11 x 9 x 13 (H x W x D)