VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge vs SteakAger PRO 20
The SteakAger PRO 20 lists for about $105 more than the VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge. Their makers state 232 lb of meat for the VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge and 20 lb for the SteakAger PRO 20. That works out to about $5 and $64 per pound of capacity. Humidity differs: the VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge is filed as active humidity, the SteakAger PRO 20 as fixed humidity. SteakAger publishes no voltage figure for the SteakAger PRO 20. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
VEVOR
VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge
~$1,170
A narrow 19.3 in wide, 50 in tall column rated for 232 lb of meat in 172 litres.
Best for: A home ager short on floor space who wants a tall, narrow unit with humidity control
SteakAger
SteakAger PRO 20
~$1,275
SteakAger's smallest standalone cabinet sits on a counter and holds about 20 lb.
Best for: A small household that ages one strip loin or ribeye roll at a time on the kitchen counter.
| Specification | VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge | SteakAger PRO 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,170 (232 lb model (ZS-A200N), $1,169.90 on vevor.com) | ~$1,275 (PRO 20 Compact (sold as the Pro 20 Ultimate Bundle with humidifier and truss rack), $1,275 on steakager.com) |
| Type | Large cabinet | Countertop cabinet |
| US outlet | 110 V | Standard US/Canada electrical (maker wording; no voltage figure published) |
| Meat capacity | 232 lb (maker: 'Dry-Aging Capacity 232 lbs / 105 kg') | 20 lb (maker: Up to 20 lb load capacity based on configuration) |
| Price per lb | ~$5 per lb of capacity | ~$64 per lb of capacity |
| Interior volume | 172 L | 45.3 L |
| Temperature range | 34–77°F (maker: 'Temp Range 34°F-77°F') | Not published by the maker |
| Humidity control | Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH | Built-in humidifier, fixed at 75% |
| Humidity set-point | Water tank humidity with a set-point on the digital control panel: 'humidity from 60% to 85%'; VEVOR answer: tank refilled about every 1-2 weeks | maker: Active Humidification: automatic system set to 75% with refillable freshwater reservoir. The 75% target is preset; no user humidity set-point is described |
| Installation | Freestanding | Countertop |
| Install note | Sold as a freestanding unit; VEVOR does not claim built-in use for this size | Maker lists installation type Freestanding and calls it countertop-ready |
| Dimensions | 19.29 W × 22.64 D × 50.04 H in (maker: '19.29 x 22.64 x 50.04 inch / 490 x 575 x 1271 mm', 'Product Weight 135.35 lbs / 61.4 kg', 'Volume 172L / 6.07 cu.ft') | 17.19 W × 18.5 D × 20.33 H in (maker: Width 17.19" Depth 18.5" Height 20.33"; interior 1.6 cu ft (45.3 L converted)) |
| Weight, empty | 135.35 lb | not published |
| UV light | Yes | Yes |
| Salt block | Optional extra | None |
| App | No | Locally connected web app tracks length of age, temperature and humidity |
| Lock | Yes | not published |
| Hanging rail | Yes | not published |
| Ages | beef, cheese, fish | beef |
| Warranty | 1 year (VEVOR answer on the product page: 'All our products come with a 12-month warranty'; extended plans sold separately) | 1 year (maker: 12-month conditional warranty on parts and labor) |
VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge: what it gives up
- Freestanding only
- Salt block not included
- 12-month warranty
- No energy, noise or certification figures for this size
SteakAger PRO 20: what it gives up
- Humidity target is fixed at 75 %, not user-set
- Temperature range and voltage figure are not published
- Only a 12-month conditional warranty
- 20 lb limit means one subprimal
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