Head to head
OXO Good Grips Large vs KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner (2026)
OXO Good Grips Large vs KitchenAid Universal 7.43 Qt compared: pump ease against capacity, and which spinner you should buy.
#1 in our rankings · Best overall
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
Best for: Everyday salad makers who want the easiest spinner to use and a bowl that doubles as a serving dish.
#3 in our rankings · Best for large batches
KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red
Best for: Big households, meal preppers, and anyone who washes a whole head of lettuce in one go.
Our recommendation
Buy the OXO Good Grips Large if you spin for one or two people and want the easiest daily spinner. Buy the KitchenAid Universal 7.43 Qt if you cook for a household or prep salads for the week and need a whole head of lettuce dried in one load. The deciding question is simple: how many people eat the salad, and how often do you spin a full head of lettuce at once?
Capacity: 6.22 quarts against 7.43 quarts
The KitchenAid bowl holds 7.43 quarts against the OXO 6.22 quarts, and the gap is bigger than the numbers suggest, since the KitchenAid basket is sized to its bowl while the OXO basket holds only 4.4 quarts. A whole head of lettuce fits the KitchenAid in one load; the OXO may need two loads for a very large head. For a family, that single load is the difference between a quick job and a slow one.
Pump and brake
Both use a one-hand pump, but the OXO brake is the better of the two: it stops the basket dead at a press, while the KitchenAid pump is softer to press and gentler on the wrist. The OXO is easier to stop and check; the KitchenAid is easier to press repeatedly. Neither is a clear winner here, and the choice comes down to whether you stop and check often or press steadily through a load.
Storage and serving
The OXO bowl doubles as a serving bowl and the basket as a colander, which covers two extra jobs. The KitchenAid bowl also serves, and its basket nests inside the bowl for storage, which saves height. The KitchenAid is wider and taller overall, so it needs a bigger shelf, while the OXO fits more cupboards.
Choose OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt if…
- You spin for one or two people
- You want the easiest pump and brake to use daily
- Your cupboard shelf is a standard width
Choose KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red if…
- You cook for a household or prep salads for the week
- You wash a whole head of lettuce in one load
- You want the largest bowl in this list
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt | KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Mid-range | Premium |
| Bowl capacity | 6.22 qt (5.9 L) | - |
| Basket capacity | 4.4 qt (4.1 L) | - |
| Mechanism | One-hand pump with built-in brake | One-hand soft-touch pump |
| Material | BPA-free plastic | - |
| Care | Dishwasher safe | - |
| Capacity | - | 7.43 qt |
| Bowl | - | Removable bowl, nests with basket for storage |
| Base | - | Non-slip base |
| Dimensions | - | 10.63 x 10.63 x 8.86 inches |
| Best for | Everyday salad makers who want the easiest spinner to use and a bowl that doubles as a serving dish. | Big households, meal preppers, and anyone who washes a whole head of lettuce in one go. |
| Skip if | You have a small kitchen with no room for a 10-inch bowl, or you only ever spin a handful of herbs. | Your cupboard is small, since this is the largest spinner in the list, or you only spin small loads. |
Strengths and limitations
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
Strengths
- The one-hand pump is the easiest mechanism in this list to work, and the built-in brake stops the basket at once so leaves do not keep tumbling.
- The clear bowl doubles as a serving bowl and the basket doubles as a colander, so the spinner does two extra jobs without extra washing up.
- A non-slip base holds the spinner steady on the worktop while you pump, and the lid comes apart for cleaning.
Limitations
- At 10.25 inches across it is a bulky item to store, and it will not fit a small cupboard shelf without planning.
- The basket holds 4.4 quarts while the bowl holds 6.22 quarts, so a very large head of lettuce still needs two loads.
- The pump lid has moving parts that need drying after washing, or water can sit inside the mechanism.
KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red
Strengths
- The 7.43-quart bowl is the largest capacity in this list, so a whole head of lettuce fits in a single load.
- The soft-touch pump works one-handed, and the bowl lifts out to serve or store the salad.
- The basket nests inside the bowl for storage, which saves some of the space the large bowl takes.
Limitations
- It is the bulkiest spinner here, and the bowl alone needs a wide cupboard shelf.
- A small load rattles around in a large basket, so it dries less evenly than in a smaller spinner.
- The Empire Red lid is a statement colour that will not suit every kitchen.
How they fit the wider field
- OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt: ranked #1 (Best overall) in The Best Salad Spinners. Read the full OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt review.
- KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red: ranked #3 (Best for large batches) in The Best Salad Spinners. Read the full KitchenAid Universal Salad Spinner 7.43 Qt, Empire Red review.
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Questions, answered
Which dries greens better?
Both dry well at their own scale. The OXO brake lets you stop and check, which helps even drying, while the KitchenAid large basket dries a big load evenly in one spin. For small loads the OXO wins, since a small load rattles in the KitchenAid basket.
Which is easier on the wrist?
The KitchenAid soft-touch pump is gentler to press repeatedly, while the OXO pump is easier to stop and start. If you have wrist trouble and spin large loads, the KitchenAid suits you; if you stop and check often, the OXO brake suits you.
Can I use the KitchenAid bowl as a serving bowl?
Yes. The bowl lifts out and serves at the table, and it can store salad in the fridge. The OXO bowl also serves, so neither spinner loses on this point.