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Spec Score #2Freestanding (slim)
Best for keeping things compact when living alone
2.75★★★☆☆Spec Score (out of 5)
See on Amazon¥2,464See on Rakuten¥3,472Price as of 2026-09-02 · affiliate link · Opens the shop's site
We could not open the Pearl Metal official site, so the figures for this product come from the Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba retail pages that match model HC-513.
Score Breakdown
Specs
| Type | Freestanding draining basket (slim) |
|---|---|
| Size | about W21.5 x D34.5 x H15.5 cm (without the pocket) |
| Weight | about 0.967 kg |
| Load capacity | about 4 kg |
| Material | Basket: steel (epoxy resin coating) / Tray, pocket, nozzle: polypropylene (heat-resistant to 100 C) / Non-slip feet and drain plug: silicone rubber (heat-resistant to 150 C) |
| Drainage | A movable nozzle usable in either direction, so no need to empty it. Water does not collect and flows into the sink |
| Included / features | Pocket handy for cutlery, non-slip feet |
| Care | Do not use in a dishwasher (per the retail page) |
🙂 Good points
- At 21.5 x 34.5 cm, the smallest footprint of the four
- A movable nozzle that works in either direction sends water to the sink on its own
- Cutlery pocket and non-slip feet included
🙁 Things to note
- Load capacity is 4 kg, the lowest of the three that state one
- The basket is epoxy-coated steel, and it cannot go in a dishwasher
Sources
Amazon [retail page] ／ Rakuten Ichiba [retail page]
Scores are calculated only from specs published on official and retail pages.