SteakAger PRO 60EX vs SteakAger Charcutier 40

The SteakAger PRO 60EX lists for about $567 more than the SteakAger Charcutier 40. SteakAger states no meat capacity for the SteakAger Charcutier 40. Humidity differs: the SteakAger PRO 60EX is filed as fixed humidity, the SteakAger Charcutier 40 as active humidity. Only the SteakAger PRO 60EX is sold for built-in installation. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.

SteakAgerPRO 60EXHome cabinet

SteakAger

SteakAger PRO 60EX

No voltage figureHumidity fixed at 75%~$37 per lb of capacity

~$2,799

An outdoor- and garage-rated version of the PRO 60 with a solid insulated stainless door and extra weather sealing in place of glass.

Best for: An outdoor kitchen or unheated garage install where an indoor cabinet would struggle with seasonal temperature swings.

SteakAger Charcutier 40 dry-aging cabinet

SteakAger

SteakAger Charcutier 40

No voltage figureActive humidity

~$2,232

A PRO 40-sized cabinet rebuilt for salami and whole-muscle curing: it heats as well as cools, up to 120 °F, so fermentation and drying happen in one box.

Best for: A home salumi maker who wants to ferment and dry sausages in the same cabinet.

Specification comparison of the SteakAger PRO 60EX and the SteakAger Charcutier 40
SpecificationSteakAger PRO 60EXSteakAger Charcutier 40
Approx. price~$2,799 (PRO 60EX (Outdoor Duty Rated), $2,799 on steakager.com)~$2,232 (Charcutier 40 (PRO 40 Charcuterie Bundle), $2,232 on steakager.com)
TypeHome cabinetHome cabinet
US outletStandard US/Canada electrical (maker wording; no voltage figure published)Not published by the maker
Meat capacity75 lb (maker: 5.49 cu ft interior dry aging chamber / 60 to 75 lbs beef capacity)Not published by the maker
Price per lb~$37 per lb of capacitynot published
Interior volume155.5 Lnot published
Temperature rangeNot published by the maker34–120°F (maker: 34F to 120F (integrated fermentation heating))
Humidity controlBuilt-in humidifier, fixed at 75%Active (holds a set-point you choose)
Humidity set-pointmaker: humidification system with refillable water reservoir designed for extreme conditions; the PRO series humidifier is preset to 75% RH with no user set-point describedmaker: app controlled and user setable temperature, humidity and fresh air function; integrated atomization humidifier with condensate drain and drain pan. Set-point range not published
InstallationFreestanding or built-inFreestanding
Install noteMaker: Built-In or Freestanding, Indoor or Outdoor and Garage Duty rated; zero clearance outdoor installationMaker: climate control cabinet for standalone installation only
Dimensions23.44 W × 22.88 D × 33.75 H in (maker: 23.44" W × 22.88" D × 33.75" H; 5.49 cu ft (155.5 L converted))18 W × 18 D × 33 H in (maker: Depth 18", Height 33", Width 18"; hangable area 2.7 cu ft)
UV lightYesnot published
Carbon filterYesnot published
Salt blockNoneNone
AppLocal app tracks age, temperature and humidityApp controls user-set temperature, humidity and fresh-air exchange
Doorsolidnot published
LockYesnot published
Shelves22
Hanging railnot publishedYes
Agesbeef, charcuteriecharcuterie
Warranty1 year (maker: 12-month conditional warranty on parts and labor)1 year (maker: 12-month conditional warranty on parts and labor)

SteakAger PRO 60EX: what it gives up

  • Solid door means opening it to check the meat
  • Outdoor ambient range is not published
  • Temperature range is not published
  • 12-month conditional warranty

SteakAger Charcutier 40: what it gives up

  • No weight capacity, voltage or humidity range published
  • Standalone only, not for built-in use
  • UV and carbon filter are not mentioned
  • Built for charcuterie rather than steak aging
  • 12-month conditional warranty

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