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What’s the difference between The Original FoodCycler® FC-50 and the new FoodCycler® Eco 5™ by Vitamix® ?

Eco 5™:
Bucket capacity: 5L
Unit volume: 28.9L
Recommended Household Size: 3+
Dimensions: (H) 13.8” X (W) 13.8” X (D) 10.3”
Progress indicators: real-time progress tracking LEDs
Processing time: 4-9 hours (overnight)
Power consumption: <0.35kWh/L (<1.5kWh/cycle)
Filtration: 1 reusable filter (Carbon pellets)
Vent location: top
FC-50:
Bucket capacity: < 2.5L
Unit volume: Approx. 30.5L
Recommended Household Size: 1-2
Dimensions: (H) 14.2” X (W) 11” X (D) 12.6”
Progress indicators: 3 phase LEDs
Processing time: 4-8 hours (overnight)
Power consumption: Approx. 0.8kWh / cycle
Filtration: 2 reusable filters
Vent location: back
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