First time I bought a pomegranate juicer, so I don't know if the following applies to all. It squeezes about 80% of the pomegranate on average. I would prefer the base to be designed in a way that allows you to use wider containers when collecting the juice. In the middle, there is a plastic funnel that doesn't fit well, resulting in some juice loss and requiring a container with a wide mouth to prevent spillage. Overall, it is a sturdy construction that allows you to make pomegranate juice quickly and without much mess. I would prefer a more open base and as for the plastic part that doesn't fit well, well, I paid 50 euros, so I didn't expect everything to be perfect.