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Waste King L-8000 vs Moen GX50C

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Moen GX50C is cheaper at $125.19. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Waste King L-8000 or Moen GX50C?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Moen GX50C is the cheaper at $125.19.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Waste King L-8000 Moen GX50C
US price $206.26 $125.19
BrandWaste KingMoen
Released
Horsepower hp 1 0.5
Feed type continuous continuous
Grind stages 1
Sound insulation Yes Yes
Motor type permanent_magnet permanent_magnet
Septic safe Yes Yes
Warranty years 20 5
RPM 2800 2600

Sources — Waste King L-8000: wasteking.com (verified 2026-06-20). Moen GX50C: shop.moen.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the Waste King L-8000 and Moen GX50C?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Horsepower hp: Waste King L-8000 1 vs Moen GX50C 0.5
  • Warranty years: Waste King L-8000 20 vs Moen GX50C 5
  • RPM: Waste King L-8000 2800 vs Moen GX50C 2600

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