Best Juicers of 2026: Breville JE98XL vs. Omega J8006HDS

How These Two Juicers Work (and Why It Matters)

The Breville JE98XL is a centrifugal juicer. It shreds produce against a micro-mesh filter basket spinning at up to 12,000 RPM, then uses centrifugal force to separate juice from pulp. The whole process takes seconds per ingredient. The tradeoff is that the high-speed spinning generates heat and introduces air into the juice, which accelerates oxidation. Some food science studies have reported lower vitamin C and polyphenol retention in juice from high-speed juicers than from slow juicers, though the practical difference in a glass you drink right away is modest for most produce.

The Omega J8006HDS is a masticating (cold-press) juicer, also called a slow juicer. It pushes produce through a single auger rotating at just 80 RPM, crushing it against a stainless steel screen. No meaningful heat is generated, and the low-speed process introduces significantly less air. Slow juicers are generally better at extracting fibrous ingredients like leafy greens, and their juice is usually considered to hold up better in the fridge because less air is whipped in.

Neither approach is inherently superior — the right one depends entirely on what you're juicing and how you juice.

Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus

The JE98XL has been on the market for well over a decade. According to Breville, it runs an 850-watt with a dual-speed motor (6,500 RPM for softer produce, 12,000 RPM for hard vegetables), it handles a remarkably wide range of ingredients quickly and with minimal prep — and the 3-inch feed chute fits a whole apple, which means you skip a lot of chopping. Full specifications are listed on Breville's official site.

What it does well

• Speed. High-speed centrifugal juicing plus a wide chute means very little chopping and fast juicing — useful if you juice before work.
• Juicy produce. On cucumbers, apples, and citrus, centrifugal juicers are generally close to slow juicers in how much juice they extract. See our Juice Yield Guide for produce-specific estimates.
• Ease of cleaning. Breville lists the main removable parts as dishwasher-safe. Rinsing the mesh basket right after use, before pulp dries, makes cleanup much easier.
• Price. Mid-range pricing — typically well below full-size masticating juicers. Check the current price on Amazon.

Where it falls short

• Leafy greens. This is the JE98XL's biggest limitation. Centrifugal juicers generally extract less juice from kale, spinach, and wheatgrass than slow juicers, and customer feedback frequently mentions wet pulp with greens. If green juice is your focus, see our best juicers for leafy greens.
• Noise. Like other high-speed centrifugal juicers it is loud — often compared to a blender in customer reviews. Breville doesn't publish a decibel rating.
• Juice shelf life. Centrifugal juice is foamier and generally best drunk soon after juicing, so it's less suited to making several days' juice at once. See how long fresh juice lasts.

Omega J8006HDS Nutrition Center

The Omega J8006HDS has been one of Omega's best-known horizontal masticating juicers for years. Omega lists an 80 RPM low-speed auger — dramatically slower than centrifugal machines, but that's by design. Full specs are available on Omega's official site.

What it does well

• Leafy greens. Horizontal slow juicers like this one are designed for kale, spinach, parsley, and wheatgrass, which centrifugal machines handle less efficiently. If you juice greens often, better extraction can offset some of the higher purchase price over time.
• Batch juicing. Slow juicers whip in less air, so the juice is generally considered better for storing in the fridge for a day or two — handy if you like to juice ahead.
• Versatility beyond juice. Omega markets it with attachments for nut butters, baby food, pasta, and frozen fruit sorbet.
• Quieter. Low-speed juicers are generally much quieter than centrifugal models, which matters for early mornings in a shared home.
• Long warranty. Omega has advertised a 15-year warranty on this model — one of the longest in the category. Confirm current terms with the seller.

Where it falls short

• Speed. Juicing is slower, and the smaller feed chute means pre-cutting most produce. For a quick weekday juice, that's a real friction point.
• Price. It usually costs considerably more than the Breville — a bigger commitment if you're just getting started. Check the current price on Amazon.
• Not ideal for whole citrus. While it handles citrus, peeling is required and the process is slower than a centrifugal juicer or dedicated citrus press. If citrus is a major part of your juicing, the Omega is less convenient here.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Which One Should You Buy?

Choose the Breville JE98XL if:

• You're new to juicing and want a low-commitment entry point
• Your recipes are mostly fruit-forward (apple, orange, pineapple, citrus blends)
• Speed matters — you need juice ready in minutes on busy mornings
• Budget is a constraint and you want to see if juicing sticks before spending more

Choose the Omega J8006HDS if:

• Green juices are central to your routine (kale, spinach, wheatgrass, celery)
• You want to prep juice in larger batches for the week ahead
• Noise is a concern — early mornings, sleeping partners, shared walls
• You're committed to juicing long-term and want the best extraction per dollar over time

The cost-over-time argument for the Omega

If you juice greens often, better extraction can offset part of a slow juicer's higher price over time. As an illustration only: if a slow juicer got 20% more juice from your greens and you spent $15 a week on greens, you'd save roughly $3 a week. Compare that with the price difference on the day you buy. Our Juice Price Calculator can run these numbers for your own recipes.

Best Juicer by Need

These two flagships aren't right for everyone. Our other guides narrow things down:

• Beginners: best cold press juicers for beginners — easy-to-learn slow juicers.
• Celery juice and leafy greens: best juicers for leafy greens & celery.
• Tight budget: best juicers under $100.
• Slow juicers compared: best masticating juicers.
• Still deciding on type? centrifugal vs. masticating juicers.

What Both Juicers Have in Common

Both are long-running models with large numbers of customer reviews, and replacement parts are widely sold. Both handle the core juicing ingredients (carrots, apples, celery, cucumber, beets) without issue. And both are significantly cheaper than the equivalent volume of cold-pressed juice from a juice bar, which typically runs $9–$14 per 16oz bottle. Our home juicing cost breakdown puts the real cost per glass at $1.50–$3.50 depending on your recipe, regardless of which machine you use.

Either juicer, used consistently, will cost less per glass than buying juice — the question is which one you'll actually use consistently, given your recipes, your schedule, and your budget.