DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S vs DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System
The DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System lists for about $2,000 more than the DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S. That works out to about $84 and $93 per pound of capacity. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
DRY AGER
DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S
115 V US outletActive humidity~$84 per lb of capacity
~$18,495
Full-height version of DRY AGER's PRO S cabinet, rated for 220 lb and still running on a standard 115 V outlet.
Best for: A butcher counter, restaurant or serious home ager that needs to hang whole loins and wants a set humidity rather than a salt block.
DRY AGER
DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System
115 V US outletActive humidity~$93 per lb of capacity
~$20,495
Same 220 lb cabinet as the UX 1500 PRO S, with a backlit salt wall built into the interior for display.
Best for: A restaurant dining room or retail meat case where the cabinet is on show and the look of the salt wall matters.
| Specification | DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S | DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$18,495 (UX 1500 PRO S stainless steel, $18,495 on dryagerusa.com (Black or custom colour $21,295); includes the XL Accessory Package PRO S) | ~$20,495 (UX 1550 PRO S stainless steel with LED-Salt Wall, $20,495 on dryagerusa.com (Black or custom colour $23,295)) |
| Type | Large cabinet | Large cabinet |
| US outlet | 115 V / 60 Hz / 2 A, NEMA 5-15P | 115 V / 60 Hz / 2 A, NEMA 5-15P |
| Meat capacity | 220 lb (maker: maximum load up to 220 lbs (100 kg); 176 lbs per hanger, 88 lbs per full shelf) | 220 lb (maker: maximum load up to 220 lbs; 176 lbs per hanger, 88 lbs per full shelf) |
| Price per lb | ~$84 per lb of capacity | ~$93 per lb of capacity |
| Interior volume | 482 L | 482 L |
| Temperature range | 32–86°F (maker: electronically controlled 32 °F to 86 °F (0 °C to +30 °C)) | 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), 40–90% RH | Active (holds a set-point you choose), 40–90% RH |
| Humidity set-point | maker: HumiControl electronic humidity controller in 0.1 % increments from 40 % to 90 %, no external water supply or drain needed | 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 | 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 1500 PRO S spec sheet). Not described as front-venting. | 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 1500 PRO S spec sheet, for the same cabinet). Not described as front-venting. |
| Dimensions | 27.56 W × 29.21 D × 64.96 H in (maker spec sheet: external 64.96 x 27.56 x 29.21 in (H x W x D); internal 53.98 x 22.76 x 23.11 in; internal capacity gross/net 482 / 432 L (17.0 / 15.3 cu ft); empty weight 194 lbs (the PRO S page says approx. 200 lbs)) | 27.56 W × 29.21 D × 64.96 H in (maker product page: external 64.96 x 27.56 x 29.21 in (H x W x D); internal 53.98 x 22.76 x 23.11 in; internal capacity gross/net 482 / 432 L; PRO S page: empty weight approx. 200 lbs (UX 1500 / UX 1550 PRO S)) |
| Weight, empty | 194 lb | 200 lb |
| UV light | Yes | Yes |
| Salt block | Optional extra | Included |
| Door | UV-protected glass | UV-protected glass |
| Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Shelves | 4 | 4 |
| Hanging rail | Yes | Yes |
| Ages | beef, charcuterie, fish, cheese, ham | beef, charcuterie, fish, cheese, ham |
| Warranty | 3 years (maker: 6 years compressor, 3 years parts and labor; extension to 4 years parts and labor / 8 years compressor sold separately) | 3 years (maker: 6 years compressor, 3 years parts and labor; extension to 4 years parts and labor / 8 years compressor sold separately) |
| Certifications | UL, NSF, CSA | UL, NSF, CSA |
DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S: what it gives up
- Costs more than most rivals with similar capacity
- Roughly 65 in tall and 29 in deep, so it needs a dedicated spot
- Built-in installs need ventilation shafts rather than front venting
- No app or Wi-Fi control is listed
DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System: what it gives up
- Highest price in the PRO S line for the same capacity as the UX 1500 PRO S
- About six weeks lead time on every finish
- Needs a dedicated full-height footprint
- No app or Wi-Fi control is listed
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