VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge vs UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags
The VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge lists for about $844 more than the UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags. The UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags age in a refrigerator you already own; the VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge is the refrigerator, with its own fan and temperature control and active humidity (60–85% RH). At about $6.24 a bag, the cabinet's price buys 160 bags. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
VEVOR
VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge
~$1,000
VEVOR's smallest dry-aging fridge is 32.3 in tall and, per the maker, can go under a counter.
Best for: A first-time home ager who wants humidity control and an undercounter size at the lowest price
UMAi Dry
UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags
~$156
The Ribeye/Striploin bag in a 25- or 50-piece bundle aimed at regular agers and small operations.
Best for: A repeat ager who runs a boneless subprimal every month or two
| Specification | VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge | UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,000 (99 lb model (ZS-A145N), $999.90 on vevor.com) | ~$156 (25-piece bundle, $156.00 on umaidry.com; 50-piece $279.00 ($5.58/bag)) |
| Type | Home cabinet | Dry-aging bags |
| US outlet | 110 V | Does not apply |
| Meat capacity | 99 lb (maker: 'Dry-Aging Capacity 99 lbs / 45 kg'; each hook up to 11 lb, each shelf up to 66 lb) | Does not apply |
| Price per lb | ~$10 per lb of capacity | Does not apply |
| Interior volume | 110 L | Does not apply |
| Temperature range | 34–77°F (maker: 'Temp Range 34°F-77°F') | Does not apply |
| Humidity control | Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH | Does not apply |
| 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 | Does not apply |
| Installation | Freestanding or built-in | Does not apply |
| Install note | Maker: 'Users can mount it under a counter or operate it independently thanks to its integrated ventilation system.' | Does not apply |
| Dimensions | 23.43 W × 22.64 D × 32.28 H in (maker: '23.43 x 22.64 x 32.28 inch / 595 x 575 x 820 mm', 'Product Weight 116.84 lbs / 53 kg', 'Volume 110L / 3.88 cu.ft'; interior 505 x 453 x 505 mm (VEVOR answer)) | Does not apply |
| Weight, empty | 116.84 lb | Does not apply |
| UV light | Yes | Does not apply |
| App | No | Does not apply |
| Lock | Yes | Does not apply |
| Hanging rail | Yes | Does not apply |
| Bags per pack | Does not apply | 25 |
| Price per bag | Does not apply | ~$6.24 per bag |
| Largest cut | Does not apply | 18 lb |
| Vacuum sealer | Does not apply | Vacuum sealer recommended |
| Ages | beef, charcuterie, 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) | Does not apply |
| Certifications | UL | Does not apply |
VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge: what it gives up
- Only a 12-month warranty
- No published energy or noise figures
- Shelf count not stated; one buyer asked VEVOR why only one shelf arrived
- Not for wild game, damp basements or unheated garages, per VEVOR
UMAi Dry Bulk Standard Dry Aging Bags: what it gives up
- No VacMouse strips or instructions in the bundle
- Large up-front spend versus a 3-pack
- Only one bag size per bundle
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