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Article by Brooke Shoupe, RN
Key Points
- This is an updated, electric version of your grandmother’s citrus press designed for maximum efficiency.
- The Breville Citrus Press is dishwasher safe, easy to use, easy to clean, and made of durable stainless steel with BPA-free plastic.
The Breville Citrus Press and Citrus Press Pro are great juicers for those wanting to only juice citrus. Citrus juicers like these Breville devices are specifically designed for reaming every last ounce of juice from citrus fruits. And these Breville citrus juicers do just that!
Breville Citrus Press vs. Citrus Press Pro
The Pro and standard versions are precisely the same except for two features: the dome and the handle. The metal-finned dome is the part that holds the fruit in place and extracts the juice. The handle is used to squeeze the fruit down onto the dome.
The pro version has an acid-resistant die-cast metal-finned dome. The standard version utilizes uses a BPA-free plastic dome. Whether you go with the pro or standard model, our testing shows the units producing the same amount of juice.
The die-cast metal will hold up better over time. But if you go with the plastic version, the handle or motor will likely wear out before the dome needs replacing.
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Die-Cast Metal Dome
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Budget Pick
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$325.96
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$149.95 ($9.37 / Ounce)
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- Fast & Easy to Use
- Easy to Clean
- Extremely Efficient
- Drip Stopping Spout
- Acid Resistant Die-cast Juicing Dome
- Soft Grip Handle
- Quiet
- Easy to Assemble
- Easily Juices All Sizes of Citrus
- Expensive
- Handle may crack if you apply way too much pressure
- Mounting pins for spout are secured in a plastic component, leading us to worry about its lifespan
- Fast & Easy to Use
- Easy to Clean
- Extremely Efficient
- Drip Stopping Spout
- Quiet
- Easy to Assemble
- Easily Juices All Sizes of Citrus
- Handle may crack if you apply way too much pressure
- Mounting pins for spout are secured in a plastic component, leading us to worry about its lifespan
Review of the Breville Citrus Press
Now that we know the difference between the pro and standard models let’s look closer at both units’ features, functions, and overall quality.
Features of the Breville Citrus Press
The Breville Citrus Press is a simple but highly efficient citrus juicing machine – on the surface. I was surprised at how many great features this citrus press has.
Extremely Efficient
The citrus press is a highly efficient citrus juicer. Just insert the citrus half onto the dome and lightly press down on the handle. The rotating dome extracts all the delicious juice from your fruit in just a few seconds.
There won’t be any more juice to squeeze out once it is finished.
Dripless Spout
Let me tell you about the spout. Specifically, let me tell you why I both love and hate it.
The spout, as a feature, is both simple and ingenious. By flipping it up, you won’t have to worry about those last few drops of juice dripping onto your countertop after removing your catch glass.
However, the spout is secured by metal pins into the plastic housing. We have doubts about the longevity of such a design.
To maximize the lifespan of your spout, be gentle when using it!
Dual-switch Safety
The base of this citrus press is solid, and it only takes one arm to operate. The dual-switch safety feature ensures that the cone will not spin until sufficient pressure is on the dome. This is an important feature for preventing injury and ensures more efficient juicing.
Magnetic Fruit Dome
The magnetic fruit dome is reminiscent of traditional non-electric citrus presses. It simply sets and magnetically locks into place. This means you can easily pull it off, rinse it, then continue using the citrus press. This allows you to easily switch between different types of citrus and rinse the dome between fruits to remove build-up when juicing a lot of oranges or limes.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Citrus Press |
| Brand/Series | Breville |
| Model # | 800CPXL |
| Price | $$$ |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Juice Quality | High |
| Juice Shelf Life | 72 Hours |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Pulp Ejection | Internal |
| Wattage | 110 Watts |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Colors | Silver |
| Noise level | Low |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8 x 13 x 18 inches (20.32 x 33.02 x 45.72 cm) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Best for Juicing | Citrus only |
| Application | Home & Personal Use |
| Related Products | Dash Juicer |
The Breville Citrus Press is Easy to Use
Juicing citrus is extremely fast:
- Start by plugging in the device and turning the device on.
- Cut in half any citrus fruit you wish to juice.
- Insert the fruit face down onto the dome. You’ll notice a star-shaped piece that will help hold your fruit in place, similar to that found on your grandmother’s manual citrus press.
- Gently press the handle down onto the fruit (see warning below).
- The citrus press will automatically engage and juice the fruit once the appropriate pressure is applied.
The entire process will take only a few seconds. In less than a minute, you can extract enough juice to fill an entire cup with fresh, non-manufactured orange juice!
I want to mention here that you need to clean out the filter of pulp and seeds regularly while juicing. Each half is juiced in only a few seconds, but you can’t run a whole bushel of oranges through the Breville Citrus Press without rinsing the filter and fruit dome throughout the process.
But taking it apart and putting it back together is very quick and easy. Just make sure you turn the machine off with the switch first for safety reasons, even though the dual-switch safety feature should prevent injury.
Warning
Do not press down too hard on the handle, or it can crack!
Is the Breville Citrus Press Easy to Clean?
Unlike similar juicers, the Breville Citrus Press is easy to clean and completely dishwasher-safe. It disassembles in seconds, is easy to rinse, and cleans perfectly in the most up-to-date dishwashers without pre-soaking. For the easiest cleaning, make sure you do so immediately after juicing.
Breville Citrus Press Pro Video – See It In Action
Here is the citrus press in action with a display of how easy this appliance is to clean.
Which One Will You Choose?
Now that you know the similarities and differences between the Breville Citrus Press and Citrus Press Pro, which will you choose?
Breville Citrus Press Pro Electric Juicer
If you love fresh orange juice, grapefruit, or any other type of citrus juice, you'll love this device! This is the highest quality citrus juicer available from Breville. It features a die-cast metal juicing dome that will remove every drop of juice from your citrus fruit.
The Bottom Line
If you take care of this device, it is the only citrus juicer you'll ever need!
- Fast & Easy to Use
- Easy to Clean
- Extremely Efficient
- Drip Stopping Spout
- Acid Resistant Die-cast Juicing Dome
- Soft Grip Handle
- Quiet
- Easy to Assemble
- Easily Juices All Sizes of Citrus
- Expensive
- Handle may crack if you apply way too much pressure
- Mounting pins for spout are secured in a plastic component, leading us to worry about its lifespan
Breville Citrus Press Motorized Juicer
Just like the Citrus Press Pro, but without the die-cast juicing dome and soft grip handle. The plastic dome won't last as long as the die-cast metal version. But it's likely something else will fail on the unit before the plastic dome shows meaningful wear. This is a viable option if you are shopping on a budget.
- Fast & Easy to Use
- Easy to Clean
- Extremely Efficient
- Drip Stopping Spout
- Quiet
- Easy to Assemble
- Easily Juices All Sizes of Citrus
- Handle may crack if you apply way too much pressure
- Mounting pins for spout are secured in a plastic component, leading us to worry about its lifespan
