Juicers
Omega NC900HDC Slow Juicer
$299.95
Best yield & greens — slow masticating press with less foam and oxidation, doubles as a food processor.
Juicers
Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer
$34.95
If you mostly want fresh orange, lemon, or grapefruit juice, a dedicated citrus press beats any all-purpose juicer. The CCJ-500 has an auto-reversing reamer and adjustable pulp control, and it's effortless to use and clean for daily citrus.
Best for: Citrus lovers · Fresh OJ · Easy cleanup
How it scores
Ease of use5/5
Performance4/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean5/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Effortless citrus
- Adjustable pulp
- Easy cleanup
- Cheap
- Citrus only
- Not for greens or hard produce
In depth
Day to day, the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer scores 5/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 50W, a 34 oz capacity, serving about 2-4. The standout is effortless citrus, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its 3 years warranty.
Buy the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer if you fit the Citrus lovers, Fresh OJ, Easy cleanup profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if citrus only, or if not for greens or hard produce would bother you day to day.
Compared to the Omega NC900HDC Slow Juicer, the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer runs about $265 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If highest yield matters more to you than effortless citrus, the Omega NC900HDC Slow Juicer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Juicers
At $34.95, the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer is the cheapest of the 5 juicers we list — 42% below the $59.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Mueller Centrifugal Juicer, $5.04 more. It also carries the highest customer rating of the 5.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer (this page) | $34.95 | 4.7★ | 34 oz |
| Mueller Centrifugal Juicer | $39.99 | 4.4★ | Compact |
| Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro Juicer | $59.99 | 4.4★ | Big-mouth chute |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 juicers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 34 oz |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless / plastic |
| Wattage | 50 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 7.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 |
| Weight (lbs) | 4.5 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Controls | manual |
| Functions | Citrus press, Adjustable pulp |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Small |
Common questions
How much does the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $34.95 on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 5 juicers in our catalog, 42% below the $59.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer best for?
Best for: Citrus lovers, Fresh OJ, Easy cleanup.
Is the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer worth the price?
It sits 42% below the $59.99 median for the 5 juicers we list, with the highest customer rating of the group. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is citrus only.
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