Comparison Bosch MES4000 vs Kenwood True JE 680

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 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.

The body of a modern juicer is most often made of plastic or steel. Plastic juicers tend to weigh less and cost less; in turn, metal ones are more durable and look “more respectably”. The body material usually does not affect the functionality of the device.

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.