Choosing the right food waste composter can be challenging. To help you decide, we've compared Reencle Prime with other popular options like Lomi and the Sage Food Cycler.
See how they stack up in terms of cost, capacity, processing method, energy efficiency, and sustainability—so you can make the best choice for your home and the planet.
Feature |
Reencle |
Lomi |
Sage Food Cycler |
Processing Type |
Microbial-based composting |
Dehydration & grinding |
Dehydration & grinding |
Output |
Nutrient-rich, real compost |
Dehydrated organic material (needs further composting) |
Dehydrated organic material (needs further composting) |
Capacity |
1kg/day |
Up to 1.4kg/cycle, 3L container |
2L container |
Processing |
Continuous - add food scraps as you have them |
Cycle based - have to store food scraps till there’s enough for a cycle |
Cycle based - have to store food scraps till there’s enough for a cycle |
Waste Reduction |
Up to 90% waste Volume reduction |
~80% waste volume reduction |
Over 80% waste volume reduction |
Processing Time |
Continuous (12-24 hours) |
3-20 hours (varies by mode) |
4-8 hours |
Odour Control |
Carbon Filter & Mesh Filter |
Carbon FIlter |
Carbon filter |
Noise Level |
Quiet (~45dB) |
Moderate (~60 dB) |
Not published |
Price Range |
£499 |
£399.99 |
£419.95 |
Maintenance Costs |
Year 1 = £0 Year 2 = £0 (Spare filters included with Reencle) Year 3 onwards £35/year (filters) |
Year 1 = £123 (Filters £81, Lomi Pods £42) Year 2 = £151 (filters £109, Lomi Pods £42) Year 3 Onwards = £151/year* |
Year 1 = £80 (Filters £80) Year 2 = £120 (filters £120) Year 3 onwards = £120/year (filters £120) |
Cost After 3 Years (Purchase Cost + Maintenance) |
£534 |
£825 |
£740 |
Filter Need Replacing |
9-12 Months (£35/Filter) |
3 Months (£24.25-£30/Filter) |
3-4 Months (£40/Filter) |
Electricity Consumption** |
1.25kWh/day ~ £0.30/day |
0.6-1 kWh/cycle depending on selected mode ~ £0.14-£0.24/cycle |
Average of 1 kWh/cycle ~ £0.24/cycle |
Accepted Waste |
Most food scraps, including dairy & small bones |
Most food scraps, including dairy & small bones |
Most food scraps, including dairy & small bones |
Soil Benefits |
True composting, beneficial for soil health |
Requires additional composting for soil benefits |
Requires additional composting for soil benefits |
Product Dimensions |
47cm (H), 33cm (W), 30.5cm (D) |
31cm (H), 40cm (W), 30cm (D) |
36cm (H), 27.5cm (W), 32cm (D) |
* Lomi costs based on running 2 cycles per week using Lomi pods in each cycle. Filters = £24.25-£30.00/filter, Lomi Pods £0.36 - £0.44/cycle, average costs filters = £27.13, Lomi Pods = £0.40/cycle
** Assumes electricity costs £0.24/kWh.
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