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Best Juicer To Buy: Which Juicer Will Give You The Best Bang For Your Buck?

One of the most often asked questions I get is “Which is the best juicer to buy?”

Although I addressed this question several times before, I thought it would be more helpful to comparison post about top juicers that you can find in the stores and online.

Naturally, I haven’t tried all the juicers myself, but I’ve read though lots of review pages and here is the result of my research online with actual user reviews included. Hopefully, it will help you decide which is the best juicer for you.

Black Friday and the big holiday shopping time is almost here, and even if it weren’t – a good reason could be always found to buy a new juicer for yourself or someone you love.

Which Is The Best Juicer?

Asking “which juicer should I buy” is a little bit like “which car should I buy” – it all depends on your needs and budget.

Of course, how much money you have to spend is a big factor. However, if you go around and ask people, they will tell you that – as with everything else in life – you get what you pay for.

That is why it’s not worth it to skimp on your juicer. Get the best juicer you can afford. Look at it as an investment that will pay for itself in the long run both in time and in your health. A quality juicer will save you frustration and will last you for many years to come, whereas a cheap machine can break after just a year or two, waste your time, money, not to mention produce.

I’ve included juicers in three price ranges: under 100$, 100-200$ and over $200. If you can go over $500, you can certainly get some great juicers. However, for most people – it’s not an option, and it’s OK too, since you can get some great machines for your money.

I’m also not going to get into the Centrifugal vs Masticating vs Triturating juicer debates. If you have time and are passionate about the subject, read my post that explains the pros and cons of each one.

However, I’m assuming that most people reading this just want an efficient juicer so they can juice quickly and get on with their day.

All the juicer links and prices below are from Amazon, since that’s where I usually shop and that’s where I consistently find the best juicer prices.

Best Juicer for Under 100$

If you are looking for the best best juicer under $100 then Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain is an excellent option. When you look online, you will find many raving reviews of this juicing machine, so if your budget is limited, this may be the best option for you.

Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain (Kitchen) Review

“I juice at least once a day as I primarily eat raw foods. My Jack LaLane juicer finally wore out after 2.5 years of daily use. I was tempted to buy another – but I liked the way everything including the pulp catcher is all in one unit. So glad I got the Breville.

This thing is POWERFUL, especially compared to “Jack LaLanne”. It is so powerful I usually don’t even use the pusher except to cover the top so your ceiling doesn’t get covered with stuff.

The design of this thing is absolutely first rate. Even down to the plug, which has a moulded loop so that it is easy to unplug and plug in! No tool is required to remove the basket, as in most other juicers. Breville uses a combo of ingenious design and magnets to hold it in place! Ease of use and fit and finish is perfect.

Clean up is really a 2 minute operation and I don’t even own a dishwasher. It will stain eventually, as every juicer I have ever owned does. Carrot juice would make a great dye

The pulp on this juicer is a bit wetter than the Jack LaLanne. The “Jack” had a much larger basket and a much slower rotation. I believe that may account for it. But it isn’t much wetter – just very slightly.

This juicer makes much smaller pieces of pulp though – and my experience so far has been that it gets just as much juice from a pound of carrots.

Bottom line – I can’t imagine anyone not loving this unit.

UPDATE 3/26/2011 This thing is still going strong 3.5 years later. Folks I buy carrots by the 25 pound bag so I am HARD on juicers. And not one part has needed replacement!” Read the review on Amazon.

If you look at the list of best juicers under $100 on Amazon, Breville is a clear winner. Just look at the number of buyers and five-star reviews.

The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor comes second, and it’s still a good buy for the price. It’s not going to juice quite as well as the Breville and probably won’t last as long, but at this price it’s possible choice as well, along with Jack Lalanes’s Power Juicer.

Just keep in mind that with lower price juicers your juicing experience may not be quite as enjoyable, and they will not last as long, plus the smaller feed and lower watt motor will make you work harder.

Breville juicer

Best Juicers Between 100-200$

Which is the best juicer in the 100-200$ price range? Breville makes some great juicers, and their Juice Fountain ikon Bje510Xl is certainly at the top of this list. Elegance, stainless steel durability, and satisfied users integrate to make them a exquisite choice.

Breville Juice Fountain Ikon Bje510Xl Review

“Breville Ikon Multi-Speed Juice Fountain is high quality, 900 watts, 5 speed high speed motor juicer that features a built-in electronic smart chip that increases power to the cutting disc under heavy loads.

As a result, the filter extracts more juice and can make an 8 ounce glass in just 5 seconds. The 3″ feed tube allows for the easy and efficient processing of whole fruits and vegetables, without pre-cutting, slicing or peeling. It is positioned directly over the center of the cutting disc for better balance and consistent results. The 5 speed settings make the Ikon Juice Fountain the most versatile juice extractor available. The lower speeds are for softer fruits and leafy green vegetables. The higher speeds maximize extraction from dense foods such as apples and carrots.”

“As soon as you unpack the Breville you know you have a top quality piece of equipment. It does an outstanding job at juice extraction (the pulp is dryer than what the Waring produced, and the Waring actually did pretty well) and the clean-up is far easier. When cleaning the Waring, you had pulp caked up within the machine itself and it was a pain to clean it out, partially becaused it had a higher moisture content but also simply because of all of the nooks and crannies in this catchment section of the juicer. Although this section detached, it was still difficult to clean nonetheless . The Breville puts the pulp in a separate container off to the side, and as others have mentioned, if you line it with a plastic bag there is nothing to it. The only “pain” is cleaing the filter device, which is going to be difficult with any juicer you buy. The brush they provide does make this a little easier, however.

Now for the biggest difference: the noise produced when the machine is turned on. With the Waring, you had to pause the television, stop talking, cover your ears, and hope the neighbors didn’t phone the cops on you for disturbing the peace. The Breville is FAR quieter. Don’t get me wrong, it is not “whisper quiet” or anything like that, but it probably makes one third of the noise the Waring did.

Is it worth the higher price as compared to the Waring or Hamilton Beach? Hard to say. Like I mentioned, we got the Waring for practically nothing and it was a good introductory machine for us for juicing, but SO LOUD!

I can’t really find any flaws with the Breville at all (we have run it for about a week now). Considering, however, that it costs almost three times what you can get the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro for (I would chose this one over the Waring purely from my experience with it and from reading the reviews for the Hamilton), whether or not you want to go with this “ultra juicer” version boils down to sheer personal preference. How often you will run it and what variety of recipies you might want to put through it should probably be your driving factors, along side the price difference, of course. The main differences I found with the Breville as compared to the Hamilton were a slightly higher wattage (900 versus 800) and the variable speeds instead of only one, single speed. From our perspective, though, we have had no regrets in spending the extra cash for this top model.

EDIT 08/05/08: Just thought I would mention that since this review we bought the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro as a gift for my wife’s mother, so we had a chance to directly compare it to the Breville. It did a good job, but it was louder and not nearly as solidly built as the Breville. After this comparision, we are even more satisfied with our decision to spend a bit extra and get this model. The varible speed on the Breville is something you will definitely miss should you go back to a model that does not have this feature. Hope this helps! ” Source: Amazon Breville BJE510XL

Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor

Best Juicer 200$ and Above

If you have some money to spend on a juicer, then you cannot go wrong with Breville. Elegance, stainless steel durability, and lots of satisfied users to make them a great choice for most people. They are available at different price points too, to suit every budget.

The Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite with 1000 watts is super efficient, plus this model has an Italian made electronic motor that increases power under yield to maintain filter revolutions. It has two speeds for soft and hard fruits and a three inch feed tube which minimizes preparation and feeding time. Beautifully designed stainless die cast steel housing and motor body makes it a work of art on the counter top. When large quantities of fruits and vegetables, especially those with high water content such tomatoes and watermelon, are fed into the Feed Chute at a rapid rate, the stainless steel filter basket converts these into juice so quickly that the force may cause leaking.”

Here is a review by a satisfied user:

“We want to juice quickly and get on with our day.

I’m not a vegan, i’m not a juicing purist, or is interested in the centrifugal vs masticating debate. I just want to increase my health by drinking one big glass of fresh juice and get on with my life.

I’ve owned other juicers, but this one is a monster. At high speed, it’s loud no doubt, but it’s power is without equal. I make a monster glass of juice (close to a quart) with 7 fruits and vegetables. It rips through all of them as if it were a joke. All the vegetables take about a minute, then i’m done.

Now cleaning does take much longer than juicing, but the machine is made so well, that it’s incredibly easy. It also works out perfect for me, because while i’m slowly consuming my juice, I wash out the parts by hand. You may think this machine is a lot of money, but if you want to have a juicer with real speed and a strong motor, this is the way to go. Not only that, but it’s very attractive to look at as well. This is money well spent in my opinion, and i’m glad I took the advice of other customers on this website. ” Read more reviews here.

Read my review here Juice Fountain Elite 800Jexl.

Of course, everyone has different needs and budgets, and the best juicer for you will depend greatly on your personal circumstances and preferences. However, don’t obsess over choosing the right juicer for too long. The truth is you cannot really go wrong with any of these juicers.

Submit a Juice Recipe or a Juicing Tip

If you have a favorite recipe, why not submit it here in the comment section for others to enjoy too!

When evaluating various juicer machines in order to get the best juicer for your household, you should consider some important criteria.

Read more about the benefits of juicing on my juicing blog.

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Breville Juicer Machine – Which Breville Model is Best For You?

I wrote about Breville juicers before (read my Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain review, and other Breville juicer reviews here) – as I think they produce some of the best juicers for the money.

The following is a guest article by Patrick Ray who gives some more insights into the subjects of selecting a Breville machine for your juicing needs.

Breville Juicer Reviews – Which Model is Best For You?
By Patrick Ray

Looking at individual Breville juicer reviews will give you a lot of information about each individual juicer that they manufacture. But what if you don’t know which one is best for you? After all, the prices range from $99 to $499. There’s obviously a difference between them! That’s where a comparison review steps in. In this article we’ll cover all seven of the Breville juicers and talk about what features they have in common and where they differ.

The Seven Breville Juicer Models are:

Juice Fountain Compact BJE200XL at an msrp of $99.00
Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL at an msrp of $149.00
Ikon Multi-speed Juice Fountain BJE510XL at an msrp of $199.00
Die-cast Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL at an msrp of $299.00
Dual Disc Juice Processor BJE820XL at an msrp of $399.00
The Juice and Blend BJB840XL at an msrp of $499.00
Die Cast Citrus Press 800CPXL at an msrp of $189.00

Breville juicer

All of these seven models are manufactured by the same company, Breville, an Australian manufacturer that has been in business since 1932. They are all quite similar except for the last one in the list, the die cast citrus press. We’ll cover that one real quick, since it is so different than the others.

The citrus press juicer is a hand powered press style juicer that juices only citrus; grapefruits, oranges, lemons, etc. It is made of die cast metal to hold up against the acidity of many citrus fruits. It also features a power assisted press, which makes it easier to extract the citrus juice, less muscle needed! The big detraction on numerous consumer juicer reviews is that there is a plastic part under the press that wears out under heavy use.

All right, now let’s cover the other six juicer reviews in this line. The first four in the list, the compact, the plus, the ikon and the elite are all home grade juicers. They are the models that most people will choose to purchase for home juicing.

They are all centrifugal style juicers (vs. masticating, twin gear, single gear, and auger styles). What this means in plain English is that they will juice fast (much faster than the other styles of juicers) but will also heat the juice more than those other types typically do. This is a concern only if you are very particular about your juice heat and enzyme retention. The more fresh juice is heated, the more it loses valuable health promoting enzymes. If this is a concern for you, consider another style of juicer from another manufacturer altogether.

The compact has a 750 watt motor, the plus an 850 watt motor, the ikon a 900 watt motor and the elite has a 1,000 watt motor. For industry standards with centrifugal style juicers, these are good. With centrifugal types, the higher the motor wattage the better.

The first two in the line, the compact and the plus, have a plastic housing in a silver satin finish that mimics stainless steel. The ikon makes the upgrade to stainless steel and the elite to die cast metal. All of the Breville juicers reviewed have a very attractive appearance, however that silver finish on the bottom two models will wear with age.

Other differences are the speed controls. The compact is a one speed juicer. The plus steps it up to 2 speeds, the ikon has a whopping 5 speeds, the elite has 2 speeds.

So between these four, which is the best juicer reviewed? The compact is a great buy for the casual juicer at a low $99. The plus at $149 is a pass due to consumer reports of motor burn-outs. The upgrade to the $199 ikon makes more sense. The elite at $299 and titanium cutting blades is heading into heavy duty juicer territory. It is for users who plan on doing extensive juicing. For most families the compact or the ikon will be perfect.

Now what about those other two juicers? The dual disc juice processor and the juice & blend are both juicer/blender combos. At $399 the dual disc features a durable die cast body, a 1200 watt motor, 5 speed juicing and titanium cutting discs. Just unveiled August 2010 is the $499 juice & blend. It differs from the dual disc in that there are two separate top mounts that can be attached to the motor base. One is a juicer and one is a blender. They are basically two separate machines that share a motor base. The juice and blend also features 5 speed settings and titanium cutting discs. These two are for serious juicing and smoothie making fans, or cooks who want the creme de la creme of appliances in their kitchen!

Still want to know more? Check out more detailed individual Breville Juicer reviews at the best juicer reviews website.

Patrick Ray is a Certified Nutritionist who write health articles for The Best Juicer Reviews website and Your Nutrition magazine. He is a health nut and regular imbiber of aloe, carrot, beet and ginger juice. He’s never met a tincture he couldn’t handle.

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Read more of juicer reviews and juicing advice. Some of my favorite recipes include Fresh V8 Juice Recipe, Watermelon-Grape Delight and Apricot-Mango Ambrosia.

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Juicer Recipes: Benefits of Juicing For Health and Energy

Whenever you are experiencing low energy or any health troubles – make yourself some fresh juice!

A four to eight-ounce glass of raw fruit or vegetable juice not only provides all the healing nutrients that we know about because they have been isolated by the scientists so far, but also the ones we are yet to discover. And, it delivers them in their living, organic, alkaline, whole, complete, balanced form.

If you are feeling insatiably hungry, if you are craving junk food, if you have any physical or emotional complaints, grab your juicer, make some vegetable and fruit juice, and drink it twice daily for amazing results, daily for huge results, three times a week for noticeable results, or even just once a week for improvement!

Vegetable juice has all your minerals, nutrients, building blocks, proteins, and enzymes in a form that is easily absorbed and used by the body instantly! If you search around online you’ll find literally tens of thousands of people have healed themselves of just about every condition by drinking vegetable juices. Drinking lots of fresh raw juices is also one of the fastest ways to lose weight.

It’s an undisputed fact: nothing is more enzyme-rich and nutrient-rich than freshly extracted vegetable juice. It is also the easiest form of nutrition for our body to absorb! Unfortunately, when most people think of vegetable juice, they typically picture canned tomato or V-8 juice. However, vegetable juices can be surprisingly tasty and even addictive – in a positive sense, of course. You can try to experiment with different tastes and combinations, for example, trying to recreate a V8 juicer recipe.

Drink it every morning or afternoon to jump start your energy! It is best to drink it on an empty stomach, though.

The Benefits of Juicing: Vegetable and Fruit Juice Advantage

So why juice the vegetables instead of eating them? What’s the benefit of juicing them?

Juicing can play an important part in your diet by making it easier to consume the recommended five to eight daily (or bettter yet – even more!) servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. A juicer separates the juice from the fiber of the fruits and vegetables making them easier to digest, leaving you with organic water with all the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes from the plants. One large glass of pure, raw, fresh juice per day will help improve the immune system, increase energy, strengthen bones, clear skin and lower the risk of disease. Don’t limit yourself to fruit juices – add some healthy green juicer recipes to your juicing repertoire. For maximum benefits, it is recommended to consume a wide variety of juices from different types of fruits, vegetables and leafy greens.

Of course, fiber is important too, but because it is removed from the juice, your body will not have to waste energy on digestion. The nutrients will go straight into the cells to do their work.

But remember, even if you are juicing, be sure to incorporate juices into a well-balanced, high-fiber whole food diet. Extracted juices should not completely replace whole fruits and vegetables, since their fiber is important for eliminating toxins from the body. The easiest form to consume large quantities of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens is by preparing delicious green smoothies – make them part of your diet too!

Read more on this Best Juicer Recipes and Juicing for Health Advice blog. Some of my favorite recipes include Fresh V8 Juice Recipe, Watermelon-Grape Delight and Apricot-Mango Ambrosia. If you still don’t have a juicer and are considering getting one, read my review of my favorite juicing machine: Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor .

You may also want to visit Juicing-for-Health.com for a step-by-step guide to healthy fresh fruit and vegetable juicing. The site also features types of fruits and vegetables, their nutrition and health benefits, juicer reviews, and free juicer recipes for many common ailments.

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Breville Juicer: My Review of Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor

If you are serious about your health (and you should be!), if you want to take charge of your life - GET YOURSELF A JUICER! And one of the top juicer brands that I would recommend is the Breville juicer.

The vitamins and minerals from fresh, raw vegetables and fruits are really the ONLY thing that will give you the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in their natural, easy-to-absorb state that your body needs to stay healthy.

Making fresh juices with juice extractor allows you to consume a LARGER QUANTITY of raw fruits and veggies that would otherwise take too long to eat because of the fiber.

BUT WE NEED THE FIBER, RIGHT? – No, not really. Your body CANNOT digest fiber. Your body will extract the nutrients from fruits and vegetables and dispose of the fiber. With juicing, the only difference is that it does it BEFORE you consume it.

Juice Extractor Review: Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on a juicer. Any juicing machine will do as any juice you make is better than no juice.

However, if you plan to purchase a new electric juicer, you might as well get Breville 800JEXL.

Breville Juicer

Reviewers agree that Breville Juice Fountain Elite is the top juicer in its price range. It is reasonably priced and many people find this juicer to be one of the world’s GREATEST juice machines on the market. Its three-inch chute means that many fruits can be juiced whole, saving time and effort.

Here are some pros and cons of this juicer:

Breville Juice Extractor Pros

THE DESIGN: Designed to commercial standards, the Breville 800JEXL is one of the sleekest and coolest looking kitchen appliances (just look at this baby on the picture below). Beautifully designed stainless die cast steel housing and motor body makes this juice extractor a work of art. If you have a modern kitchen with the stainless steel appliances, this juice machine will look awesome sitting on your counter. Well, it will look awesome on any kitchen counter, really.

EASY TO ASSEMBLE: The Breville juice fountain 800jexl is easy to put together. There are only 3 pieces: a stainless steel base that fits over the motor first, then the screen/blade, the top, and the pulp catcher. That’s it!

FAST & POWERFUL: It has two speeds for soft and hard fruits and a three inch feed tube which minimizes preparation and feeding time. It provides the speed and power to handle any juicing job that you may have. Even the hard fruits and vegetables – beets, pineapples, carrots – will not slow it down. Never makes a grinding noise like it’s trying too hard. NO. This juicer just zips right through everything.
Breville-juice
NO CHOPPING: Extra large stainless feed chute allows you to insert whole fruits and vegetables, cutting operating time considerably. Almost all vegetables and fruits will fit into its opening, even small apples can go straight in (larger apples you will have to cut into quarters). This will save you time and require less cleanup.

SUPER EFFICIENT AND FANTASTIC QUALITY JUICE: The quality and quantity of juice is just great! The pulp is very dry, which means it is extracting the nutrients out, and it does make fantastic green juice. You can juice spinach, watercress, kale, even wheat grass – without any problem.

EASY TO CLEAN: When you’re done, the unit cleans up effortlessly. You can just take out the few pieces put them in your dish washer and that’s it! Or just rinse them in the sink with a little soap and water. But be sure to wash the juicer immediately after you juice, so it doesn’t get dry.

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT: The company is excellent in taking care of their customers.

Breville Juicer Cons

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD: The biggest concern with this juicer may be the limited warranty period (1-3 years), which is rather short compared to other juicing machines in its class.

Product Features

1000-watt juicer with 2 speed controls, high (13,000 RPM) and low (6,500 RPM)
Die-cast steel housing; stainless-steel micro mesh filter; titanium-plated cutting disk
Circular 3-inch feed tube accommodates whole fruits and vegetables
Pulp container, juicing pitcher, and manual/recipe book included; dishwasher-safe parts.
This model has an Italian made electronic motor that increases power under yield to maintain filter revolutions. It has great consumer reviews, too.