A home slicer earns its counter space if you make jerky, cure bacon or buy whole roasts for deli meat. A 7- to 9-inch model handles most home jobs; a 10-inch deli-style slicer is for big cuts and big batches.
- Best overallChef'sChoice 615A Electric Food Slicer$189.99 list
- Best bigger bladeNesco 180-Watt Food Slicer (FS-250)$184.99 list
- Best 10-inchBESWOOD 10-Inch Electric Meat Slicer (BESWOOD250)About $340
- Best budgetCuisinart Kitchen Pro Food Slicer (FS-75)About $130
Side by side
| Model | Price | Blade | Motor | Slice thickness | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef'sChoice 615A Electric Food Slicer | $189.99 list | 7 in serrated stainless | 120 W | Deli-thin to about ¾ in | 1 year (limited) |
| Nesco 180-Watt Food Slicer (FS-250) | $184.99 list | 8.7 in serrated stainless | 180 W | Deli-thin to 9/16 in | See Nesco |
| BESWOOD 10-Inch Electric Meat Slicer (BESWOOD250) | About $340 | 10 in chromium-plated carbon steel | 240 W | 0 to 12 mm (about ½ in) | See BESWOOD |
| Cuisinart Kitchen Pro Food Slicer (FS-75) | About $130 | 7.5 in undulated stainless | 130 W | 1/32 to ½ in | 1 year |
Chef'sChoice 615A Electric Food Slicer
- Price
- $189.99 list
- Blade
- 7 in serrated stainless
- Motor
- 120 W
- Slice thickness
- Deli-thin to about ¾ in
- Warranty
- 1 year (limited)
A 7-inch serrated blade, a 120-watt motor, a tilted carriage and parts that come off for cleaning. Sturdy, simple and $189.99 list.
Pros
- Removable parts
- Strong for its size
- Tilted carriage
Cons
- Serrated blade only
- Not for paper-thin slices
Nesco 180-Watt Food Slicer (FS-250)
- Price
- $184.99 list
- Blade
- 8.7 in serrated stainless
- Motor
- 180 W
- Slice thickness
- Deli-thin to 9/16 in
- Warranty
- See Nesco
8.7 inches and 180 watts in a die-cast body, with a thick guard and recessed switch.
Pros
- Bigger blade
- Strongest compact motor
Cons
- Serrated only
BESWOOD 10-Inch Electric Meat Slicer (BESWOOD250)
- Price
- About $340
- Blade
- 10 in chromium-plated carbon steel
- Motor
- 240 W
- Slice thickness
- 0 to 12 mm (about ½ in)
- Warranty
- See BESWOOD
A deli-style 10-inch slicer with a 240-watt belt drive. Quiet and capable, but 33 lb and fussy to clean.
Pros
- 10-inch blade
- Quiet belt drive
- Handles semi-frozen meat
Cons
- 33 lb
- Blade hard to remove
Cuisinart Kitchen Pro Food Slicer (FS-75)
- Price
- About $130
- Blade
- 7.5 in undulated stainless
- Motor
- 130 W
- Slice thickness
- 1/32 to ½ in
- Warranty
- 1 year
1/32 to ½ inch slices for about $130. It ran hot after about 10 minutes in Smoked BBQ Source's use.
Pros
- Cheap
- Easy cleanup
Cons
- Runs hot
- Flimsy meat holder
Hands-on observations come from Smoked BBQ Source's slicer roundup; specifications are the makers'. We haven't tested these slicers ourselves.
How to choose
- Blade size sets what fits. A 7-inch blade handles a pork loin; a 10-inch handles a whole brisket flat.
- Serrated or smooth. Serrated grips roasts and crusty bread; smooth gives cleaner deli meat and cheese. See serrated vs smooth.
- Cleaning decides whether you use it. Look for a blade, carriage and pusher that come off.
Safety
Always use the food pusher, unplug before cleaning and wear a cut-resistant glove to handle the blade. See how to use a meat slicer safely.
