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A centrifugal juicer, a masticating juicer, and a citrus press solve three different juicing problems, not one. This juicer comparison lines up the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus (centrifugal), the Omega NC900HDC (masticating), and the Breville Citrus Press Pro (citrus) on wattage, feed chute size, cleanup, and price, then runs a cost-per-ounce table built from real yield data instead of marketing copy. Short version: the Breville centrifugal juicer wins on speed and whole-produce convenience, the Omega masticating juicer wins on yield and long-term versatility, and the Citrus Press Pro is the cheapest way into fresh orange juice if that’s most of what you drink.

Juicer Comparison at a Glance

• Best overall: Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus — a 1,000-watt motor and a 3.5-inch feed chute (per Breville.com and Target’s listing) mean less chopping and faster juice for everyday use.
• Best budget: Breville Citrus Press Pro — $279.95 on Breville.com, the lowest price of the three, if citrus is most of what you juice.
• Best upgrade: Omega NC900HDC — $349.99 at Walmart, an 80-RPM auger, and a 15-year warranty (per Omega’s own spec sheet) for households that juice greens daily and want the machine to last.

Why These Three Juicer Types Aren’t Interchangeable

A centrifugal juicer shreds produce against a spinning mesh basket and flings out juice by centrifugal force, which is fast but generates some heat and friction. A masticating juicer instead crushes and presses produce through a slow-turning auger, a gentler process that Breville’s own comparison guide notes typically causes less oxidation, though Breville also points out that “the answer now depends more on the individual model than the extraction method” as centrifugal designs have improved. A citrus press is simpler still: a motorized cone reams halved fruit, with no shredding involved at all.

That mechanical difference is why none of these three juicer types replaces the other two. A citrus press can’t touch a carrot, a masticating juicer is overkill for a quick glass of orange juice, and a centrifugal juicer wastes some of the yield a slow auger would pull from a bunch of kale. We’re not ranking these as “healthier” than each other — all three simply extract juice differently, and any nutrient-retention differences some sources cite are general claims about extraction speed and heat, not numbers we’re able to verify model by model.

Quick Spec Comparison

Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus: Fastest Way to Juice Whole Produce

The Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus (BJE530BSS) lists for $329.95 on Breville.com and runs a 1,000-watt, two-speed motor, per Target’s product listing. Its headline feature is the 3.5-inch “extra wide chute,” per Breville.com, which is big enough to drop in whole apples or peeled oranges without pre-cutting them into strips first. Breville calls the extraction system “Cold Spin Technology,” using an Italian-made mesh filter the company says keeps temperature increase minimal during juicing.

• Pros: Widest feed chute of the three, cutting prep time significantly; 1,000-watt motor handles hard produce like beets and carrots quickly; 70-fl.-oz. juice jug (Breville.com) covers a family-size batch in one run; dishwasher-safe parts, per Target’s listing.
• Cons: Centrifugal extraction pulls less juice out of leafy greens than a masticating machine, per America’s Test Kitchen’s testing (more on that below); the mesh filter basket needs a brush to clear pulp between uses; Breville doesn’t publish a warranty length on its own product page, so confirm current coverage before buying.
• Best for: Households juicing whole fruits and hard vegetables most days who want the fastest path from produce to glass.

Omega NC900HDC: Best Yield for Greens and Long-Term Value

The Omega NC900HDC currently lists for $349.99 at Walmart and runs a 150-watt motor turning a single auger at 80 RPM, per Omega’s own spec sheet and Walmart’s listing. That’s a fraction of the Breville’s wattage, but Omega’s dual-stage, low-speed extraction is built to squeeze rather than shred, which is where masticating juicers tend to pull ahead on leafy greens. The machine also doubles as a nut-milk, baby-food, and sorbet maker, per Omega’s product page, and it’s backed by a 15-year warranty — the longest coverage of the three juicers here.

The trade-off is speed and convenience. Feeding a slow 80-RPM auger takes longer than a wide centrifugal chute, and Omega doesn’t publish a wide-chute claim the way Breville does, so celery, kale, and other fibrous produce often need pre-cutting into strips. At 18.7 lbs and roughly 19 inches wide (per Walmart’s listing), it’s also the bulkiest of the three to store.

• Pros: Highest juice yield from leafy greens among the mechanisms tested by America’s Test Kitchen; 15-year warranty, the longest here; top-rack dishwasher-safe parts, per Omega’s spec sheet; doubles as a nut-milk and baby-food maker.
• Cons: Slowest of the three to feed and juice; largest footprint at roughly 19 inches wide; no published wide-chute feature, so more pre-cutting is required.
• Best for: Frequent green-juice drinkers and anyone who wants one machine that also makes nut milk and baby food, and is fine trading speed for yield.

Breville Citrus Press Pro: Cheapest Way to Fresh-Squeezed OJ

The Breville Citrus Press Pro (800CP, sold as 800CPXL/800CPBSS depending on retailer) lists for $279.95 on Breville.com, the lowest price of the three juicers in this comparison. It runs a 110-watt motor, per Nella Online’s product listing, powering a die-cast stainless-steel base and a “Quadra-Fin” cone that Breville says is finned to extract more juice and fits everything from limes to grapefruit without swapping parts. Amazon’s product listing for the 800CPXL states it can press an 8-oz glass of orange juice in under a minute.

Cleanup is the simplest of the three here: Breville’s product page says the cone is dishwasher safe, and the whole unit is built from just a handful of removable parts — cone, filter basket, and a removable fruit dome. The obvious limitation is that it only juices citrus; it can’t touch a carrot or a bunch of kale.

• Pros: Lowest price of the three ($279.95, Breville.com); fewest parts to wash, with a dishwasher-safe cone; one cone size fits limes through grapefruit, per Breville.com; fast — under a minute per 8-oz glass, per Amazon’s listing.
• Cons: Citrus only, so it can’t replace a centrifugal or masticating machine for vegetables or non-citrus fruit; no published warranty length on Breville’s own product page; still requires halving each piece of fruit by hand before pressing.
• Best for: Anyone whose juicing is mostly orange juice, lemon juice, or grapefruit juice and doesn’t want to pay for capability they won’t use.

What Each Juicer Type Yields Per Pound of Produce

Marketing pages rarely publish real yield numbers, so we pulled ours from America’s Test Kitchen’s electric juicer equipment review, which measured ounces of juice per pound of produce across a set of centrifugal and masticating models it tested (including a Breville Juice Fountain Cold as its centrifugal pick and an Omega auger juicer as its masticating pick). For kale, masticating juicers averaged 5.6 ounces of juice per pound versus roughly 2.8 ounces per pound for centrifugal models. For carrots, the gap flipped: centrifugal models averaged 7.9 ounces per pound versus 6.5 ounces per pound for masticating juicers, according to the same review.

We combined those yield figures with produce costs to calculate a genuine cost per ounce of juice. For carrots and kale, we used representative U.S. grocery shelf prices we checked in August 2026 ($1.49/lb for carrots and $2.99/lb for kale) rather than a single national data point, since neither is tracked in federal price indexes the way citrus is. For oranges, we used the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ average retail price for navel oranges via FRED ($1.542/lb, May 2026) and The Kitchn’s commonly cited ratio of three medium oranges (roughly one pound) per cup (8 oz) of juice. Here’s the math:

The pattern is clear: for hard, dense produce like carrots, the machines land within a few cents of each other per ounce, so speed and convenience should decide it. For leafy greens like kale, the masticating juicer’s better yield cuts the cost per ounce roughly in half compared with a centrifugal machine — a real, recurring savings if greens are a daily habit rather than an occasional add-in. Citrus lands in the same cheap range as carrots, which is exactly why a dedicated citrus press is hard to argue against on cost alone if oranges are most of what you drink.

Which Juicer Fits How You’ll Use It

• Daily whole-fruit or big-batch juicing: The Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus’s wide chute and 1,000-watt motor make quick work of apples, beets, and carrots without much pre-cutting.
• Daily greens, wheatgrass, or nut milk: The Omega NC900HDC’s slow auger and multi-use design (nut milk, baby food, sorbet, per Omega’s product page) earn back its higher price and slower pace over time.
• Mostly orange juice, lemon juice, or cocktail citrus: The Breville Citrus Press Pro is the cheapest, fastest, and simplest of the three for that one job — and the wrong tool to buy if you also want vegetable juice.
• Small kitchen, limited storage: The Citrus Press Pro is the most compact at 7.6″ x 10.3″ x 14″ (Breville.com); the Omega is the widest at roughly 19 inches (Walmart’s listing).

Cleanup and Dealbreakers to Know Before You Buy

None of these three juicers is a bad machine, but each has a real limitation worth knowing before checkout.

• Centrifugal mesh filters need scrubbing: The Breville’s mesh basket traps pulp in fine holes that a rinse alone won’t clear; plan on using the included brush after most batches.
• Masticating means more feeding time: The Omega’s 80-RPM auger is slower to load and run than a wide centrifugal chute, so it takes longer per batch, especially with fibrous produce that needs pre-cutting first.
• A citrus press is a one-trick machine: The Citrus Press Pro can’t juice anything that isn’t citrus, so it’s an addition to a kitchen, not a substitute for a centrifugal or masticating juicer.
• Warranty coverage varies widely: Omega publishes 15 years of coverage on its own site; Breville does not list a warranty length on either product’s page we reviewed, so confirm current terms with the retailer before buying.

How We Compared

We pulled pricing, wattage, feed chute and cone size, warranty terms, and cleanup details directly from manufacturer pages (Breville.com, OmegaJuicers.com) and major retailer listings (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Nella Online), citing the specific source for every figure above. Yield data comes from America’s Test Kitchen’s published equipment review of electric juicers, and our cost-per-ounce math combines that yield data with produce prices we checked directly, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ navel orange price series via FRED. We also read recurring owner-review patterns on those retail listings to flag realistic cleanup and feed-chute complaints rather than relying on marketing copy alone. We have not physically tested these three units ourselves; this is a desk-research comparison built from publicly available specs and buyer feedback patterns, consistent with our editorial standards.

Prices are approximate, current as of publication, and change frequently — confirm the latest price with the retailer before buying.

Published August 6, 2026. Last updated August 6, 2026. Browse more small-kitchen picks in our Small Appliances category, or see how these compare with other countertop tools in our blenders comparison and our food processor face-off.

FAQ: Choosing a Juicer

What’s the real difference between a centrifugal and a masticating juicer?

A centrifugal juicer shreds produce and spins out the juice at high speed, which is fast but yields less from leafy greens. A masticating juicer presses produce through a slow auger, which is slower to feed but pulled roughly double the juice from kale in America’s Test Kitchen’s testing.

Do I need a separate citrus juicer if I already own a masticating or centrifugal machine?

Not strictly — both a centrifugal and a masticating juicer can process peeled citrus. A dedicated citrus press like the Breville Citrus Press Pro is faster and easier to clean for citrus specifically, and at $279.95 it’s the cheapest of the three machines here if oranges are most of what you drink.

Which of these three juicers is easiest to clean?

The Citrus Press Pro has the fewest parts and a dishwasher-safe cone, per Breville.com, making it the quickest to rinse. The Breville centrifugal juicer’s mesh filter and the Omega’s auger and screen both have more surface area and take longer to clear, though Omega notes its removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe.

Does a slower juicer really pull more juice out of produce?

For leafy greens, yes, based on America’s Test Kitchen’s published yield testing, where masticating juicers averaged 5.6 ounces per pound of kale versus 2.8 ounces per pound for centrifugal models. For firmer produce like carrots, the same testing found centrifugal juicers pulled slightly more juice, so the speed-versus-yield trade-off depends on what you’re juicing most.

Is the Omega NC900HDC worth the higher price over a centrifugal juicer?

If greens or wheatgrass are a daily habit, the lower cost per ounce and the 15-year warranty (per Omega’s spec sheet) make a strong case for the extra cost and slower feeding time. If most of your juicing is whole fruit or hard vegetables, the Breville centrifugal juicer’s speed and wide feed chute are the better trade-off for the similar price.

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Updated September 2026: rebuilt this comparison with live-verified 2026 prices and specs, replaced the old cost-per-attachment ranking table with a claims audit of what each maker actually publishes, and swapped the hotlinked stock photos for licensed images hosted on this site. Cuisinart’s price has risen from $59.95 to $79.95 since our last check.

The direct answer, comparing three current immersion blenders: Braun’s MultiQuick 9 (MQ9137XI, $149.95) wins on raw specs and attachment count, but its “40% faster” claim has no stated baseline. KitchenAid’s Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (KHBV83BM, $99.99) carries the only pan guard of the three, but its own PDF manual rates the shared motor at 180 watts while retailers list the accessories kit at 325 watts. Cuisinart’s Smart Stick (CSB-179, $79.95) is the cheapest and the only one of the three that states its wattage plainly with no comparative claim attached to it.

What Each Maker Actually Claims, Checked Against What It Publishes

Before comparing specs, it’s worth checking whether the marketing language on each product page holds up to what the maker documents elsewhere. Two of these three don’t.

Braun’s number problem is a missing baseline. KitchenAid’s is a maker document that contradicts a retailer’s own spec sheet. Cuisinart, the budget pick, is the one that just says what the motor does and stops there.

Does the Braun MultiQuick 9 Justify Being the Most Expensive?

The Braun MultiQuick 9 (MQ9137XI) lists for $149.95 on braunhousehold.com, the most expensive of the three by a wide margin. The 700-watt motor is real and verified on Braun’s own page, and the six-piece kit — ActiveBlade wand, whisk, masher, mini chopper, measuring beaker, and a food processor bowl — is the deepest attachment set here by two pieces over KitchenAid and three over Cuisinart. Braun’s page notes an EasyClick+ attachment system and a 3-year limited warranty, matching Cuisinart’s coverage.

What Braun doesn’t publish is a cord length, so if your outlet sits far from your stove, that’s a detail to confirm before buying rather than one you can check on the spec sheet. And the “40% faster” line, wherever it originated, isn’t Braun’s own claim on its own page — it’s Home Depot’s listing copy, unsourced.

What Is KitchenAid’s Pan Guard Actually Protecting Against?

KitchenAid’s Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender with Accessories (KHBV83BM) lists for $99.99 at Best Buy — which showed the unit as unavailable from that particular seller when checked, though KitchenAid’s own product page was reachable and did not display an out-of-stock notice. The kit includes an 8-inch removable blending arm, a whisk, a 2.5-cup chopper, a blending pitcher with lid, and a removable pan guard that KitchenAid calls US-patented without naming the patent.

The pan guard is the real differentiator: neither Braun nor Cuisinart ships anything like it, and it’s a genuine answer to the common complaint — real across hand-blender reviews generally — that an uncovered blade scratches nonstick coatings. Where KitchenAid falls short is coverage: its owner’s manual states a 1-year warranty, the shortest of the three, and the shortest by two years against Braun and Cuisinart’s matching 3-year terms.

Why Is Cuisinart’s Smart Stick the Cheapest and the Clearest?

The Cuisinart Smart Stick (CSB-179) now lists for $79.95 on cuisinart.com — up from $59.95 the last time this page checked, a 33% increase worth knowing about before you assume it’s still the bargain it used to be. It’s still the least expensive of the three, running a 300-watt DC motor controlled by a 5-speed dial rather than a trigger, with a chef’s whisk, a 3-cup chopper/grinder, and a 2-cup mixing cup included. Cuisinart backs it with a 3-year limited warranty, matching Braun despite the lower price and smaller kit.

The Ledger: Four Axes, Weighted for What Small-Batch Cooking Actually Needs

List price and wattage alone don’t answer which of these earns a spot in a small kitchen. Here’s the tally across four weighted axes, chosen for what actually matters to someone pureeing soup and whisking small batches rather than crushing ice daily.

Braun takes the tally, and it earns it on attachments and motor power rather than on the unbaselined speed claim. KitchenAid’s guard nearly closes the gap; its short warranty and the unresolved wattage question are what keep it in second. Cuisinart’s honest, unambitious spec sheet is worth something, but a 3-cup chopper and no guard cap how far a $79.95 price tag can carry it. Disagree with a weight? The full inputs are above — rerun it with your own priorities.

When Does a Stick Blender Lose to a Full-Size Countertop Machine?

None of these three should replace a countertop blender for every job. Here’s where each tool actually wins.

Where Does Each of These Fall Short?

• Braun’s blade guard can clog on fibrous vegetables. A recurring complaint across hand-blender reviews generally, not specific to this model, is that the protective guard traps stringy celery or greens mid-task.
• KitchenAid’s warranty is the shortest here. One year against Braun and Cuisinart’s matching three, on a device whose own wattage documentation doesn’t agree with itself across sources.
• Cuisinart’s 300 watts caps what it can handle. Fine for soup and sauce, it will labor on anything icy or frozen — don’t expect it to double as a smoothie machine for frozen fruit.
• None of the three ship a chopper larger than 3 cups. Prepping for a big family meal means working in batches regardless of which one you buy.

Skip Which One, and When?

Skip the Braun if $149.95 is more than you want to spend on a tool you’ll use for soup and small sauces a few times a month — the attachment kit is genuinely the deepest here, but you’re paying for pieces (the food processor bowl, the masher) you may never touch.

Skip the KitchenAid if a 1-year warranty on an appliance with a maker-manual wattage figure that doesn’t match its own retail listing gives you pause. The pan guard is real and useful if you cook in nonstick cookware often; if you don’t, that’s the one feature this model has over the other two, and it disappears as a reason to choose it.

Skip the Cuisinart if you crush ice or blend frozen fruit even occasionally — 300 watts and a 3-cup chopper are built for soup and sauce, not for anything that fights back. At $79.95 it’s still the cheapest way into this category, just no longer the $59.95 bargain it was.

For most people making soup a few nights a month and the occasional small-batch sauce, the Braun’s extra attachments and verified 700-watt motor are worth the premium over KitchenAid’s unresolved spec sheet. If nonstick cookware is your daily driver, KitchenAid’s guard is the one real reason to pick it over Braun despite the shorter warranty. If you just want something competent and cheap for soup and whisking, Cuisinart still does that — you’re paying $20 more for it than you would have a year ago.

Prices are approximate, current as of publication, and change frequently — confirm the latest price with the retailer before buying.

Curious how these compare to a full countertop machine? See our countertop blender comparison. For dense mixing and dough, our food processor comparison covers machines built for that job. Browse more in our Small Appliances category.