Comparison Saturn ST FP8088 vs Bosch MES3500

Modern juicers can be equipped with either built-in or freestanding containers for juice. In the latter case, instead of the container included with the device, you can use any other one that fits in height: a glass, a jar, etc.

At the same time, the containers come in different volumes. Compact models may have a volume of around 0.3–0.6 liters, containers of 0.8–1.2 liters are convenient for everyday use, and options of 1.5 liters and more are suitable for making juice for a family or several servings at once.

The volume of the tank for the oil cake (pressed pulp) installed in the juicer.

While most models with a pulp tank come equipped with an automatic pulp ejection function (see "Functions"), there are some exceptions. Nevertheless, the size of the tank directly affects the duration for which the juicer can be used without having to empty the oil cake residue. However, an increase in capacity significantly impacts the device's dimensions, weight, and cost.

Modern juicers are designed with oil cake containers ranging from 200-500 mL in the most compact models to 3 liters or more in larger ones. The specific capacity is usually chosen by designers based on the unit's total power and performance. However, models with similar performance characteristics may differ in their oil cake container volume. When selecting a juicer, it's important to consider the intended use of the device. For occasional home use, a smaller container may suffice, but for a cafe or bar where freshly squeezed juices are prepared regularly, a larger capacity juicer may be the better option.

The power of the juicer depends on its type. For example, the power of citrus juicers rarely exceeds 40 W, since the structure of citrus fruits is easily destroyed and does not require serious effort to extract juice. The power of centrifugal juicers can even exceed 1000 W. The centrifugal speed and spin features depend on the power of the centrifugal juicer (for more details, see Number of speeds)

The maximum rotation speed of the working tool is centrifuges in juicers, conical nozzles in citrus juicers. The higher the maximum speed, the more solid products can be processed in the device (this applies primarily to centrifugal juicers). At the same time, for soft products, a high rotation speed is not always suitable, as it leads to the ingress of an excessive amount of pulp into the juice. The perfect option is to have a speed control in the juicer (see Number of speeds).

The width of the opening for loading products into the centrifugal juicer. You should pay attention to this parameter if you plan to get juice from large fruits such as apples or pears — if the opening is less than 70 mm wide, the fruits will most likely have to be cut into pieces.

Suction cups reduce slippage of the body on the surface, minimize the risk of accidental displacement, and make using the juicer safer. Accordingly, when juicing carrots, apples, or beets, a device with such feet "wanders" less on the countertop. This is especially useful for powerful centrifugal models that may vibrate when juicing hard fruits and vegetables.

A special compartment in the body of the device for storing the power cord. Often such compartments are also equipped with devices for uniform winding of the wire, which prevents bending and possible fractures. The cord compartment is especially useful if the juicer is used relatively rarely and is left idle for a long time outside the kitchen.