Juicing has become a lifestyle, passion, ritual, habit, and practice among us in these days of skyrocketing obesity, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. It has proven a cheap, fun, and effective way to stay healthy in a world of processed foods.
Fruits and vegetables are organic. They contain many nutrients like vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. When you juice them, the machine will crush or squeeze the juice out of them, and discard the pulpy fiber. This is an efficient way to get the nutrients from your fruit without getting too full – because it’s the fiber that makes you full.
Blenders leave the fiber in, which means one glass of banana juice will contain far more nutrition than a glass of banana smoothie. If your intention is to lose weight, try juicing.
First, you must purchase a juicer. There are many good affordable juicers out there. Are you looking for an inexpensive juicer which delivers? I imagine you are new to juicing, and don’t want to invest too much for now. Or perhaps you are an on-and-off juicer user, and have not yet taken up the juicing lifestyle, so all you want is an inexpensive juicer which works.
In this review, I will examine exactly that: the top 5 best cheap juicers under $100 which are just as effective as premium juicers.
Best Cheap Juicer For The Money
1. Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain
The Breville BJE200XL is a centrifugal juicer which has a compact shape. Let’s look at some of its features, what is good about it, and what you might not like.
Features
Compact design
The juicer has no straight lines anywhere. Its shape is rounded and smooth. If you want to save space, this juicer is for you. That’s why they called a compact juice fountain. It is an upright standing juicer that takes little space on the top of your kitchen counter.
Powerful motor
At 700 watts, the Breville BJE200XL’s motor is certainly powerful enough to get the job done thoroughly. This centrifugal juicer operates at a rapid speed of 14,000 RPM.
Extra wide feed chute
With most juicers, you must spend a lot of time cutting up the produce. This is the preparation phase. Such juicers are not attractive to people who need to maximize their productivity as much as possible and cut down on wasted time. For these people, the BJE200XL juicer will seem a god-sent. Why? Because of its three-inch-wide feed chute. So big it will accommodate whole fruits and vegetables. And just like that, much time is saved.
Dishwasher safe parts
Some plastics should not be put in a dishwasher. They cannot withstand the temperatures or the strong detergents used in a dishwasher. They get compromised in some way or they damage. The Breville BJE200XL is made mostly of dishwasher safe parts. That will make cleaning it easier, and without you fearing for its durability. Also, it comes with a custom cleaning brush to make cleanup easier.
High-quality blades
It has a centered dual knife blade assembly, stabilizing knife, and titanium cutting disc. The high-quality blades can mulch and juice most fruits and vegetables except for leafy green vegetables like wheatgrass.
Warranty
It has a one-year limited warranty.
Pros
- Time-saving because of its wide feed chute which reduces pre-cutting time
- Easy to use
- Parts are dishwasher safe and easy to clean
- Takes little space
Cons
- Trouble juicing leafy greens. Don’t throw them in whole. Cut them up into smaller pieces first
2. Hamilton Beach 67601A Big Mouth Juice Extractor
The Hamilton Beach 67601A is a centrifugal juicer. This means that it does not squeeze juice out of fruits and vegetables. Instead, they rapidly spin the produce within the chamber, and that’s how they get the name, “centrifugal”. What features, pros, and cons does the Beach 67601A have?
Features
Powerful motor
The Hamilton Beach 67601A has a powerful motor of 800 watts that can juice fruits and vegetables in a short period. The motor helps it extract juice from the toughest fruits and vegetables – yielding a higher percentage of juice than its competitors.
Large pulp bin
Its extra-large pulp bin lets you juice for longer. With other juicers, you would need to stop the juicing process to empty to remove pulp. But with the Hamilton Beach 67601A, you can juice continuously. After you have finished juicing, don’t throw away the pulp. It need not go to waste. You can find innovative uses for it, like using it in recipes for composting. Ensure that the pulp bin does not overfill. This is a preventative measure you take to ensure the juicer operates without a hitch and no damage comes to it.
Wide feed chute
To save you pre-cutting time, the juicer is designed to accommodate whole produce. That means you can throw in your apples whole without spending too much time chopping them up into smaller pieces. This is the benefit of having a three-inch wide feed chute which can accommodate whole fruits and vegetables.
Cleaning brush
Its cleaning brush has micro-soft bristles that make it easier to clean the strainer basket. This is an important feature, because if you do not clean the strainer properly, it may result in future clogs during juicing. Failure to clean the strainer leads to accumulation of pulp and juice debris, which makes the juicer jam in action.
Other neat features
- It comes with a stainless steel cutter/ strainer which enables it to juices quickly.
- It is easy to assemble, easy to handle, easy to operate, and storage as well is easy.
- Its removable plastic parts are dishwasher safe.
Warranty
It has a limited warranty lasting a period of one year.
Pros
- Continuous juicing is possible
- Can accommodate whole produce, so less pre-cutting time
- Parts are dishwasher safe
Cons
- Noisy
- Produces foam in the juice. Some people like it, some don’t mind, but some can’t stand it
3. The Nutri-Stahl Juicer
Like all the juicers in this review, the Nutri-Stahl juicer machine is a centrifugal juicer. It has many good features, which we will presently examine.
Features
Large feeding tube
Its extra large feeding tube is 72 mm wide. This means you can insert whole produce into the juicer. This minimizes preparation time as you don’t have to use too much time pre-cutting your fruits or vegetables.
Powerful motor
It has a powerful motor, packing 700 watts.
Dual speed settings
Versatility is a valuable quality in an appliance. Especially juicers which have to handle a broad variety of fruits and vegetable, some which are tough and some which are soft, some which are rich in fiber while others are not. The Nutri-Stahl juicer has this versatility. It comes with a dual speed setting, enabling it to juice at two different speeds – one suiting soft produce and the other for hard foods. This enables you to juice leafy greens and fibrous fruits as well as the easier kind. The highest speed is 22,000 RPM.
Highly efficient blade
A juicer’s performance hinges on the type of blade it has. A good blade will have better success with tough fruits and vegetables than an inferior blade. It will also shorten juicing time. The Nutri-Stahl juicer has a high efficiency stainless steel micro bleed which ensures speedy juicing.
Large pulp container
The Nutri-Stahl juicer comes with a large pulp container, allowing it to accommodate a large amount of pulp. With other juicers, you may have to stop the juicing process in order to empty the container. If pulp overfills the container, it may cause damage to the juicer. Certainly, it will affect the juicing process. The large container enables you to juice continuously, no interruptions.
Dishwasher safe
Dishwashers have conditions that are hostile to some plastics and other materials. Some appliances cannot use the services of a dishwasher, which makes cleaning a difficult chore. The Nutri-Stahl juicer comes with dishwasher-safe detachable parts. This means they can withstand the temperatures within the dishwasher as well as the strong detergents dishwashers use to clean utensils.
Warranty
It has a one-year limited warranty.
Pros
- Dual-speed feature allows it to handle a variety of produc
- Less preparation time because of its extra-wide feed tube
- Allows continuous juicing because of its large pulp container
Cons
- Rather tall, which can make it difficult to fit it in a closed space
4. Gourmia GJ-750 Wide Mouth Fruit And Vegetable Centrifugal Juicer
The Gourmia GJ-750 juicer is a centrifugal juicer, and comes with a combination of many ordinary features and a few unique ones. Let’s examine these features closely.
Features
Wide mouth
Its wide mouth makes it possible to fit most fruits and vegetables into the juicer whole. This will save you the time you would have spent preparing the produce, cutting it up into smaller pieces. Note: you should remove large seeds (for instance in plums) before juicing.
Powerful motor
The Gourmia GJ-750 has a powerful motor of 850 watts which extracts almost all the juice from the produce to leave a relatively dry pulp. In other words, it enables you to get maximum juice yield from the fruit or vegetable.
Dual speed setting
The GJ-750 comes with two speed options. One for the hard fruits or vegetables, and the other for the softer ones. This makes it a versatile juicer, able to juice a wide variety of produce.
Big juice container
Its juice container can hold one liter of juice. The juice collector’s opening fits directly over the mouth. This enables you to juice free from fear of making a mess or having the juice overflow.
Stainless steel exterior
The juicer’s body is made of stainless steel. It is sleek and beautiful. It will look good on your kitchen counter. An added benefit of the stainless steel exterior is its noise reduction capability. Unlike other centrifugal juicers, the Gourmia GJ-750 does not cause a racket. It has a quieter operation than most juicers.
Suction cups
It has suction cups at the bottom which help keep the juicer stable to prevent accidental tipping when in use. This is especially relevant, considering how much centrifugal juicers vibrate during juicing.
Removable pulp tank
It comes with a removable pulp tank which makes juicing faster and more seamlessly.
Warranty
It comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Pros
- Save preparation time
- Easy to clean and assemble
- Powerful motor
- Operate quietly
Cons
- Struggles juicing leafy greens. Invest more time in pre-cutting the greens to improve operation
5. Brentwood JC-500 Stainless Steel Power Juice Extractor
The last juicer in the review is the Brentwood JC-500, also a centrifugal juicer. It does not have any particularly unique features, and is similar to other juicers in the review. Let us take a closer look at its key features before we highlight its pros and cons.
Features
Stainless steel body
The Brentwood JC-500 has a sturdy stainless steel exterior. The sleek design will improve the aesthetics of your kitchen.
Dual speed settings
The JC-500 juicer can work well with a variety of fruits and vegetable. This is as a result of its two-speed control system, which enables you to juice hard foods at a higher speed and soft fruits and veggies at a lower one.
Slide out pulp container
Most juicer users are looking for convenience. They want to save time, and they want to work less. Juicer makers keep this in mind when they are designing and constructing juicer. This is why the Brentwood JC-500 comes with a slide out pulp container. This feature enables you to dispose of pulp more easily.
Wide mouth
Its wide mouth enables you to insert whole produce or larger pieces into the juicer. This helps cut down on preparation time.
Powerful motor
Its motor operates at 800 watts, which is quite powerful. This enables it to juice more effectively.
Other neat features
- The juicer comes with a safety lock mechanism.
- It has a stainless steel blade.
- It has an advanced extraction technology.
Warranty
It has a one-year limited warranty.
Pros
- Save preparation time
- Safety-lock mechanism
- Can juice a wide variety of produce because of its dual speed system
Cons
- Pulp is rather wet, which mean it does not extract as much juice as it should
Recommendation
As you can see, most of the features of these juicers are alike. However, one juicer stands out with unique features and strong advantages: the Gourmia GJ-750. Though I can recommend all these juicers, as there are no great differences amongst them, I will more strongly advocate for the GJ-750 because it is affordable and value for money.
But if you want to upgrade to better juicers, I advise you to consider masticating juicers. They are premium juicers, more expensive, but deliver a higher nutrition and juice yield from your produce. It depends on what you are looking for in a juicer. The centrifugal juicers we have looked at in the review are all pocket-friendly, and they work. Is that enough? It’s up to you.