Kraus vs Ruvati stainless steel workstation sink comparison

A side by side comparison of the Kraus and Ruvati 30" workstation sinks. The models compared and discussed here are below. Purchasing through the links below will support this channel.

Kraus Kore KWU110-30 under mount workstation sink:

Ruvati RVH 8030 top mount workstation sink:

This was not reviewed, but is a direct competitor to the Kraus above.

Ruvati RVH8300 (32" version)

Ruvati RVH8301 is an under mount Ruvati with radius inside corners, but is a 32" sink.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 The two models
01:31 Fabrication
02:16 Inside radius
02:37 Workstation shelf
03:29 Surface texture
03:57 Final thoughts

[RR-yhvr]

Looking for a new sink and totally new to workstation sinks. Thanks for this detail comparison. It has helped immensely.

[luke]

Updates:
3:00 - Regarding the workstation shelf depth, I did not account for the additional height of the countertop material with respect for how far down the top of the cutting board would sit. In my case, the material was 3/4" quartz. That said, I actually like the idea of a cutting board reaching a bit closer to the top of the countertop than what these afford. It's not a big deal, but if you are working near the front edge on the cutting board (the section closest to your body), the knife could be obstructed by the edge of the countertop. Turning the knife sideways or sticking to the center of the cutting board to work helps avoid this. I was planning on having a cutting board fabricated out of maple wood to match my cabinets, and when I do that I will get it thicker to solve this small quirk.

3:57 - My fabricator said it would not be an issue to drill more holes through the stainless steel on the underside if I needed them. I did not need additional holes, but that might not be a limiting factor at all for you if you need more holes. Ask your countertop fabricator if you are unsure.

[RBXXXX]

I just bought and installed the 32in drop in sink. stainless steel very impressive, high-quality, super classy and versatile. The drain cover set up is like, Wow.

[lisaopel]

I'm currently in this situation - looking for a new undermount sink. I've been doing a ton of research - because for some reason, the sink decision is more important than anything else in the whole world! Anyway, all of my findings thus far has stated that Kraus sinks are manufactured in China, not the US. Just letting people know in case that makes a difference when choosing. Good luck everybody.

Update: I've had my Kraus for a year now and still love it.

[Fernando.Vivanco]

Hey Luke, have you encountered any rust spots after a few months of use? Also, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the detail you put into this. Especially going over how corners are welded and things you just cannot find by looking at reviews and photos online. Also, how organized your time stamps are in the description!

[squareroot]

Thank for your informative video. It is very helpful, and you do a good job of explaining.

[nicks]

Thanks this helped, I was thinking about the kraus but didn’t like those weld lines

[ashjinkim]

Hiya Luke! Thank you so much for being the only person who does a nice close up and comparison on the corners and welding. Have you moved in yet and tried out the sink? Was there rust spots showing up? I ask this because there are so many complaints about the Kraus.

[funnynickline]

It is helpful Sire, , , liked both, , , sink stations... so long functional and it is really working in real life everytime I, we use it💪💪🌟🙏

[spocksvulcanbrain]

The one on the right has a huge lip on it for a top mount. Looks like it will sit above the surface of the counter pretty high.

[googleuser]

Now they have the Ruvati undermount with radius corners. RVH8301 have you seen one in person?

[Shakashack]

Hello. How’s the Ruvati holding up after many washes? Thank you for sharing, as we are shopping for our remodel. 🤞🏼

[barbarahagy]

Great reviews! Very helpful. What did you do for a kitchen faucet?

[gymschooz]

You said the Kraus cutting board wasn't flush with the top of the sink. Could that be because it is an undermount sink and the cutting board is designed to be flush with the countertop?

[mmitch]

Any update on which on you chose and how it’s holding up?

[josephcorlett]

I doubt the cutting board wasn't flat. Set the sink upside down on a perfectly flat surface; that's probably what's out. A rubber mallet will probably straighten it out.

[annmoore-spencer]

I am struggling with the same decision. Which one did you select eventually?

[kellyk]

These were two sinks I was considering. The other is the Kohler Prolific. My issues with the latter are the 0 edge and only 18 gauge but shy of getting a Rochielle US 316 sink for the 3-4k (which is sadly not in the budget), I don't know what to do. Personally, I feel like investing that much might be worth it to get a sink that actually has a lifetime warranty (I mean, consider what we spend on appliances that don't last 7 years...), but my husband disagrees... And yeah, budget. (sigh) Since I haven't been able to find this in a shop (the Kohler I could check out in a Kohler store, thankfully), this video was very helpful. I did read about the wobbly cutting boards in the reviews, so I'm curious to know if it's the board or the sink.

[Msfelixthecatz]

I wound up buying the Kohler Prolific workstation sink. I hope its higher price means it's better made. What are your thoughts? It's still in the box since the granite people are taking months to show just to template.

[mayelinrojas]

Hey, Luke, can you pls tell is the Ruvati sink still holding over the time, or any regret .I am looking for my new kitchen protect ; thanks