SteakAger PRO 40 vs SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In
The SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In lists for about $1,100 more than the SteakAger PRO 40. Their makers state 50 lb of meat for the SteakAger PRO 40 and 40 lb for the SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In. That works out to about $24 and $57 per pound of capacity. Humidity differs: the SteakAger PRO 40 is filed as passive humidity, the SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In as fixed humidity. Only the SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In is sold for built-in installation. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
SteakAger
SteakAger PRO 40
~$1,199
SteakAger's full-size freestanding cabinet takes two subprimals, about 40-50 lb.
Best for: A family that ages two subprimals per cycle and wants to start cheap and add a humidifier later.
SteakAger
SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In
~$2,299
A 15 in wide SteakAger meant to sit flush in kitchen cabinetry, with left- and right-hand versions so two can stand side by side.
Best for: A kitchen remodel with a 15 in gap in the cabinet run and room for one or two subprimals.
| Specification | SteakAger PRO 40 | SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,199 (PRO 40 Starter Pack, $1,199 on steakager.com; PRO 40 Ultimate Bundle with humidifier and two vertical truss racks $1,680; scratch-and-dent units $999) | ~$2,299 (Pro 40 Built-in, $2,299 on steakager.com) |
| Type | Home cabinet | Home cabinet |
| US outlet | Standard US/Canada electrical (maker wording; no voltage figure published) | Standard US/Canada electrical (maker wording; no voltage figure published) |
| Meat capacity | 50 lb (maker: handles up to 40 - 50 lbs of dry-aged beef and artisanal meats; 2 full subprimals) | 40 lb (maker: 3.35 cu ft dry aging chamber / Holds up to 40 lbs of beef) |
| Price per lb | ~$24 per lb of capacity | ~$57 per lb of capacity |
| Interior volume | not published | 94.9 L |
| Temperature range | 32–65°F (maker: Temperature Adjustable — Between 32F - 65F) | Not published by the maker |
| Humidity control | Passive (salt block, tray or airflow) | Built-in humidifier, fixed at 75% |
| Humidity set-point | maker Starter Pack page lists 'Humidity Control — Between 50% and 85%' but also says the Starter Pack has 'No Humidity Control'; the Ultimate Bundle adds a humidifier preset to 75%. No user-adjustable humidity set-point is described | maker: humidification system with refillable fresh-water reservoir, automatic, set to 75% relative humidity; condensate recirculates to the reservoir. The 75% target is preset by the maker; no user-adjustable humidity set-point is described |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding or built-in |
| Install note | Maker: freestanding dry aging fridge (plug-and-play) | Maker: Built-In or Freestanding, Side-by-Side; fits flush with kitchen cabinetry; left- or right-hand units for pairs |
| Dimensions | 18 W × 18 D × 33 H in (maker: 18" W × 18" D × 33" H) | 15 W × 23.4 D × 34.1 H in (maker: 15" W × 23-7/16" D (Depth with Handle: 25-1/4") × 34-1/8" H; 3.35 cu ft (94.9 L converted)) |
| UV light | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon filter | not published | Yes |
| Salt block | None | None |
| App | iOS app tracks temperature, humidity and aging time with remote notifications (Ultimate Bundle page calls it a local app) | Local app tracks age, temperature and humidity with notifications |
| Door | not published | UV-protected glass |
| Lock | not published | Yes |
| Shelves | 1 | not published |
| Hanging rail | Yes | Yes |
| Ages | beef, charcuterie | beef, charcuterie |
| Warranty | 1 year (maker: 12-month conditional warranty on parts and labor) | 1 year (maker: 12-month conditional warranty on parts and labor) |
SteakAger PRO 40: what it gives up
- No humidifier in the base configuration
- Even with the add-on, humidity is preset at 75 % rather than user-set
- No voltage figure or energy rating published
- 12-month conditional warranty
SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In: what it gives up
- Humidity target is preset at 75 %
- Temperature range is not published
- 12-month conditional warranty
- Nearly double the PRO 40 Starter price for less capacity
Full pages: SteakAger PRO 40 · SteakAger PRO 40 Built-In