Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA vs DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S
The DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S lists for about $8,995 more than the Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA. Ca'Lefort states no meat capacity for the Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
Ca'Lefort
Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA
~$3,500
A 50 in mid-height column with 223 litres inside, roughly double the VI60SA's space in the same 24 in width class.
Best for: A household aging a whole subprimal plus charcuterie that wants a built-in column under 4.5 ft
DRY AGER
DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S
~$12,495
German-built and sold in the US by DRY AGER's own Atlanta subsidiary, this is the smaller of the two cabinet sizes in the PRO S line, rated for up to 44 lb.
Best for: A home cook or small restaurant that wants a German cabinet with a dialled-in humidity set-point and ages one or two subprimals at a time.
| Specification | Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA | DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$3,500 (VI120SA, $3,499.99 on calefort.com) | ~$12,495 (UX 750 PRO S stainless steel, $12,495 on dryagerusa.com (Black or custom colour $14,995); includes the XL Accessory Package PRO S) |
| Type | Home cabinet | Home cabinet |
| US outlet | 120 V / 60 Hz | 115 V / 60 Hz / 2 A, NEMA 5-15P |
| Meat capacity | Not published by the maker | 44 lb (maker: maximum load up to 44 lbs (20 kg)) |
| Price per lb | not published | ~$284 per lb of capacity |
| Interior volume | 223 L | 151 L |
| Temperature range | 34–77°F (maker: 'Temperature Range: 34-77℉') | 32–86°F (maker: electronically controlled 32 °F to 86 °F (0 °C to +30 °C)) |
| Humidity control | Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH | Active (holds a set-point you choose), 40–90% RH |
| Humidity set-point | Water tank feeds a humidity system with a set-point: 'Humidity Range: 60-85%'; 'No drain or plumbing needed—simply fill the tank'; control panel raises or lowers humidity 1% per press (user guide) | maker: HumiControl electronic humidity controller in 0.1 % increments from 40 % to 90 %, no external water supply or drain needed |
| Installation | Freestanding or built-in | Freestanding or built-in |
| Install note | User guide: suitable for freestanding and built-in use; keep the ventilation plinth open when built in. Reversible door. | Maker says it can stand alone or be integrated into a wall or cabinetry; integration needs ventilation shafts at least the unit's width and 1.97 in deep, and 1.97 in behind the back (UX 750 PRO S manual). Not described as front-venting. |
| Dimensions | 23.4 W × 28 D × 50 H in (maker: 'Unit Height: 50 inches Unit Width: 23.4 inches Unit Depth: 28 inches Capacity: 223L/7.87 cu.ft Weight: 136.7 lbs.'; user guide drawing shows 50.0 H x 23.4 W x 27.9 D in, built-in cutout 23.8 W x 28.7 D x 50.4 H in) | 23.62 W × 24.02 D × 35.63 H in (maker spec sheet: external 35.63 x 23.62 x 24.02 in (H x W x D); internal 28.03 x 19.29 x 17.20 in; internal capacity gross/net 151 / 133 L (5.3 / 4.7 cu ft); empty weight 106 lbs (the PRO S product page says approx. 115 lbs)) |
| Weight, empty | 136.7 lb | 106 lb |
| UV light | Yes | Yes |
| Salt block | not published | Optional extra |
| App | No | not published |
| Door | glass | UV-protected glass |
| Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Shelves | not published | 2 |
| Hanging rail | not published | Yes |
| Energy use | 438 kWh/year | not published |
| Noise | 45 dB | not published |
| Ages | beef, charcuterie | beef, charcuterie, fish, cheese, ham |
| Warranty | 1 year (Product page lists '1-Year Full Unit Warranty, 3-Year Parts Warranty, 5-Year Compressor Warranty'; the same page's spec table says 'Parts and Labor: 1 Years, Sealed System Parts and Labor: 2 Years') | 3 years (maker: 6 years compressor, 3 years parts and labor; extension to 4 years parts and labor / 8 years compressor sold separately) |
| Certifications | not published | UL, NSF, CSA |
Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA: what it gives up
- No published meat-load capacity
- Shelves and hooks not specified; hooks are an extra-cost accessory
- 50 in height does not fit under a standard counter
- Conflicting warranty wording on the product page
DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S: what it gives up
- Very high price for a 44 lb capacity
- No Wi-Fi or app is listed for the US PRO S models
- Built-in installs need rear and side ventilation shafts, not a simple front-vent slot
- Black and custom colours add cost and about six weeks of lead time
Full pages: Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA · DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S