
Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL
Score: 76/100
Hamilton Beach HealthSmart Juicer Machine
Score: 65/100Rankings

The Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL is a high-speed centrifugal juicer featuring an 850 W motor and a 3-inch wide feed chute for rapid whole-fruit juicing. Its lightweight polymer construction and single-year warranty may limit durability and it can be noisy on high speed. Ideal for beginners and busy households seeking quick batch juicing.

The Hamilton Beach HealthSmart offers a space-saving design with a 2.4-inch chute and 400 W motor, ideal for beginners and small households. Its limited power, noisy operation, and small pulp bin restrict high-volume juicing. Best suited for occasional single-serve juicing in tight kitchens.
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850 Wbest | 400 W | |
1,000 mlbest | — | |
12,000 RPMbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.581 kg | 2.25 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
6,500 RPMbest | — | |
2best | — |
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Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 850 W | 400 W |
Capacity(1) | ||
Pulp Container Capacity (ml) | 2460 ml | 473 ml |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.581 kg | 2.25 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 41.7x32.0x35.8 cm cm | 32.09 x 21.31 x 15.29 cm cm |
Feed Chute Width (cm) | 7.6 cm | 6.10 cm |

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Professional reviewers highlight the Juice Fountain Plus for its rapid juicing, large 3-inch chute, and nutrient-preserving extraction that keeps heat rise under 1.8 °F. They commend its dual-speed motor, dishwasher-safe parts, and convenient cord storage, while noting the lightweight build and centrifugal design may limit durability and green-leaf performance.
Everyday users praise the juicer for being easy to operate, well built, and convenient thanks to the wide chute and dishwasher-safe components. Common themes include appreciation for quick prep and cleanup, while a minority express concerns about durability and reduced juice yield from leafy greens.

“Perfect juicer... good for making any type of juice... well made and easy to operate”



Professional reviewers praise the juicer's beginner-friendly design, compact footprint and strong value for entry-level users. They note solid juice extraction on fruits and soft vegetables when pre-cut, but criticize the noisy operation, messy cleaning and low yield from wet pulp, especially with leafy greens or harder produce.
Everyday users appreciate the easy assembly, compact size and decent juice quality for daily 1-2 person use, often calling the results "fantastic." However, they repeatedly complain about the time-consuming, messy cleaning process, the noise level, and the small pulp bin that fills quickly, which limits batch size.