View the Full Range of Stainless Steel Juicers

As you can see from the pictures above, stainless steel juicers exude quality. They are to many of us, the most attractive style of juicing appliance on the market. But is there more to these units than just looks? Are they better juicers than their plastic counterparts? These are the questions that we shall be looking at in this stainless steel juicer review.

I don’t own all of the juicers pictured above. The only one that I have is the Breville 800JEXL, which is the one in the center. I love the all stainless steel construction. It would be hard to argue that the juice tastes better but the machine does look great in the kitchen!

Benefits of this style of appliance are that you do not have to worry about discoloration that you should expect over time with plastic models. Fruits and vegetable pigment such as carrots often start to stain the internal sections of plastic units after months of use. I haven’t noticed this type of problem with my stainless steel Breville.

It is not that juicers by virtue of being made of stainless steel automatically makes them better. However, what you will find is that companies that put the effort into designing this style of machine do so with the aim of producing a premium product. So the overall effect seems to be that in general, these units are some of the best that you can buy today.

Pictured above are the Breville 800CPXL Motorized Citrus Press, the Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000 Watt Juice Extractor and the Super Angel Twin Gear 5500 Juicer. Their stainless steel design is where there is commonality but they are in fact completely different types of appliances with their own particular strengths.

Breville 800CPXL Die-Cast Stainless-Steel Motorized Citrus Press

You can tell just by looking at this model that it is going to be a sturdy and dependable product. It starts automatically when the lever is closed, squeezing your itrus fruits on the juicing cone. You can vary the amount of pulp that the stainless steel filters allow into the juice. It also features a special stop spout which helps to keep your countertop free from drips. I chose the OrangeX Jupiter citrus press over this Breville model. Being about to juice pomegranates and saving electricity were the two factors that swayed me.

Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite

I have already written a detailed Breville 800JEXL review about this top of the range centrifugal juicer. It makes a great choice for anyone concerned about speed, ease of use and attractive design. I use this juicer myself and it is definitely quicker than my Omega J8006 horizontal masticating juicer at making carrot and ginger juice. I go with the Breville when I want to juice things like apples, beets, carrots and ginger and don’t want to include kale, chard or spinach, etc. The Omega J8006 is a better choice when I want to make a green juice though.

Super Angel 5500 Stainless Steel Twin Gear Juicer

This is one of the best twin gear juicers available today. When you compare it to units such as the Green Star GS-1000, most of us would agree that the Super Angel looks the more attractive of the two. However, it does come with a more expensive price tag. All its parts are made from surgical stainless steel which goes to emphasise the hygiene side of things. There are fewer separate parts to clean than other twin gear machines although it is quite tricky to remove the fruit and vegetable pulp from the screen. The Super Angel 5500 is capable of juicing literally anything, from hard vegetables such as carrots, to wheat grass to soft fruits like melons. It extracts maximum amounts of juice to leave a very dry pulp.

I love the look of this juicer but to be honest cannot justify spending almost $1,000 on a kitchen appliance. Instead, the masticating juicer I use is the cheaper Omega J8006 which is about 1/3 of the price. I’m not convinced that the Super Angel is 3* better so I think I the J8000 series from Omega offers the best value.

There is a large selection of discount stainless steel juicers on Amazon. They make a good choice if you are concerned about build quality and procedures for the safest form of food preparation.

I use this juicer myself. The one I purchased was brand new. But there is another option. The cheapest Breville 800JEXL is the juicer on the left. It is true that they are the same machine but there is actually a difference which causes there to be quite a big difference in their prices. This is what I want to discuss today. On the right hand side is a brand new juicer. The machine on the left on the other hand is a factory reconditioned Breville 800JEXL. This means that it is a device that has been returned to Breville for some reason and then brought back to like new condition and sold again at a discounted price. What this means in practice is that the filter basket is simply swapped out so that you get a brand new one. The motor will also be thoroughly checked to ensure that it is trouble free. The part that is “used” is the body itself. So what this means is that there many be a slight mark, blemish or scratch. Of course, it may be completely free of any cosmetic damage and look just like a new machine. This is the risk with going for the cut price version. But if you take a look at some customer reviews on Amazon, you’ll see that the majority think they got a great deal.

Choosing a factory reconditioned model is quite a popular choice because you are able to get round about 1/3 off the price of the brand new machine. This translates into a saving of about $100. Of course, if you are buying this model more for show than use, then perhaps a brand new one would be more advisable. But if you want a top quality centrifugal juicer that you are going to use heavily then you can get really good value for money by choosing a cheap Breville 800JEXL. They are both just as good as each other as far as juicing is concerned.

Currently you can find the best price Breville 800JEXL on Amazon. This is the store that I recommend if you are looking for a cheap juicer from a reputable supplier. They not only offer low prices but also speedy delivery. And for purchases of this size you are able to get free shipping too. The only real problem is that Amazon don’t always have the cheaper version in stock.

I think the 800JEXL is the best juicer if you are looking for a top of the range and stylish centrifugal juicing appliance. Is it better at juicing than cheaper centrifugal juicers, like the Breville BJE200XL? Not particularly, but it looks very flashy!

Further Reading:

Breville 800JEXL Manufacturer’s Product Manual

Breville BJE510XL Review

Just from looking at this juicer you can tell that it is a premium product. Breville are known for their high quality product design and it certainly shows on this Ikon juicer. The stainless steel body looks very impressive. This is one of the reasons why choosing to buy this machine is now such a popular choice. You can find the Breville BJE510XL best price on Amazon. Click here to view the latest price. I don’t actually own this model however I do have the Breville BJE200XL and the Breville 800JEXL so am pretty experienced with Breville centrifugal juicers

This juicer is more expensive than the BJE200XL and the JE98XL models. But the question you should be asking is, is it worth the extra money? For some people, the answer is undoubtedly, yes. What sets this machine apart from every other Breville juicer, even the more expensive 800JEXL is that it has five separate speed settings. This gives you the most control out of all Breville juicers as to exactly how fast the central cylinder spins. This is useful because you can vary the speed depending upon the type of produce that you are feeding into the machine. For example, apples and carrots would use a high speed while softer fruits like melon or leafy green vegetables could be juiced at a lower speed. This helps extract more juice as well as produce less froth. Inside the BJE510XL is a 900 watt electrical motor and the speed settings, 1 through 5, spin at speeds of 6,500 RPM up to 12,000 RPM.

The separate pulp collector is a useful feature as it means that getting rid of your pulp after you have made your juice is really easy. All you have to do is detach it and throw the pulp in the bin or use it for compost. I tend to use my pulp for compost coz I’m an environmental sort of guy. Breville suggest you put a plastic bag inside the pulp collector so that the pulp goes straight in making it even easier to throw away. But for those of you concerned about the environment, this option may be a little less appealing.

If you are asking where can I buy a Breville BJE510XL? then the cheapest place I’ve found to purchase one is through the online retailer Amazon. They offer the best prices on a wide range of juicing appliances. Before you make your final decision about which juicer to buy you should compare prices to confirm that you are getting the best deal. Funnily enough, Amazon often have a lower price than the official Breville homepage!

Knowing what I know now, if I didn’t have either the Breville BJE200XL or the 800JEXL, I would go for the BJE510XL. It’s cheaper than the stainless steel juicer and it comes with even more speed control. Admittedly the stainless steel design of the 800JEXL looks great but I’m more about functionality than vanity