Smeg Citrus Juicer vs Breville Citrus Press
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Feb 2026). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Dash Dual.
Neither is our first choice. See Smeg Citrus Juicer vs Dash Dual
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's winner, rated higher than the Smeg for performance, ease of use and cleanup: "This model pressed citrus of all sizes smoothly and effortlessly at an impressive speed, consistently extracting almost all the juice from the fruits." Its lever does the pressing, and "The juice catcher, strainer, and reamer are easy to lift up and remove for cleaning in one fell swoop." Warranty is 1 year.
| Criterion | Smeg Citrus Juicer | Breville Citrus Press |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Speed | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 1.5/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Citrus Juicers (updated Feb. 12, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Smeg Citrus Juicer | Breville Citrus Press |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $199.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year limited |
| Style | Hand-press | Lever |
| Time to press 10 lemons | 4 min 29 sec (America's Test Kitchen) | 3 min 23 sec (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Average lemon yield | 37.88% (America's Test Kitchen) | 38.45% (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 5 lb 6 oz (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Reamer | — | Plastic |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Citrus Juicers (updated Feb. 12, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
