InSinkErator · Updated June 2026
InSinkErator Badger 500: price & specs
InSinkErator Badger 500. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: insinkerator.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The InSinkErator Badger 500 is listed at $119 on insinkerator.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 15 garbage disposals (median $125.19); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the InSinkErator Badger 500 a good buy?
At $119, the InSinkErator Badger 500 is #5 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19. On the spec sheet, its horsepower hp of 0.5 is the lowest of the 14, its grind stages of 1 is the lowest of the 11, and its warranty years of 5 is the lowest of the 16.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $119 Home Depot retail (BADGER 500); $135-200 range across retailers |
|---|---|
| Brand | InSinkErator |
| Released | — |
| Horsepower hp | 0.5 |
| Feed type | continuous |
| Grind stages | 1 |
| Sound insulation | No |
| Motor type | induction |
| Septic safe | Yes |
| Warranty years | 5 |
| RPM | 1725 |
Source: insinkerator.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by homedepot.com. CORRECTED: official InSinkErator Badger 500 page documents 1/2 HP Dura-Drive induction, single-stage grind, 5-year warranty, septic safe — and lists NO sound insulation / Quiet Collar. Draft's sound_insulation:true was unsupported (Badger 500 is spec-identical to Badger 5), so changed to false. RPM 1725 standard.
Is the InSinkErator Badger 500 worth it vs cheaper garbage disposals?
InSinkErator Badger 500 against its closest cheaper and pricier garbage disposals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Horsepower hp | Feed type | Grind stages | Sound insulation | Motor type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InSinkErator Badger 500 this | $119 | 0.5 | continuous | 1 | No | induction |
| InSinkErator Badger 5 | $113 | 0.5 | continuous | 1 | No | induction |
| Moen GXP50C | $123.03 | — | continuous | — | No | permanent_magnet |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the InSinkErator Badger 500 cost?
The InSinkErator Badger 500 has a US price of $119 (Home Depot retail (BADGER 500); $135-200 range across retailers), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the InSinkErator Badger 500 compare on price?
At $119, the InSinkErator Badger 500 is #5 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19.
What are the InSinkErator Badger 500's key specs?
InSinkErator Badger 500 (InSinkErator): horsepower hp 0.5, feed type continuous, grind stages 1, sound insulation No, motor type induction. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $119 at insinkerator.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
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Step up
- Moen GXP50C $123.03
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- Moen GX50C $125.19
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- Waste King L-8000 $206.26