A comparison for those who are not familiar with the superior juice quality of slow juicers compared to cheap centrifugal ones:
- Preservation of all nutrients, vitamins, enzymes, etc.
- Juicing even leafy "green" vegetables
- Longer juice preservation time (24+ hours)
- More juice with less foam. Similarly, the pulp is less and drier.
- Lower juicing temperature and minimal oxidation/damage to the juice, due to the slow rotations per minute (40-120 rpm compared to 10,000+ rpm)
- Better taste and color.
- Delayed separation (density grading) in the juice
- Lower electricity bill due to lower wattage
- Less noise
Furthermore, because I used to own a centrifugal juicer before, I can say that the cleaning process was more time-consuming, tiring, and messy. It also had parts that could cut you, which slow juicers do not have.
The only negatives are slightly longer juicing time and relatively higher price. But juicing is done pleasantly, and as for the extra money, consider it an investment in your precious health.
After extensive research on slow juicers and evaluations of both cheap and more expensive models (120-250 euros), I ended up with this one and can now say that I am completely satisfied. I read many complaints from other users about similar and even more expensive juicers of this type, problems that I have not encountered with this one.
Certainly, it cannot be compared to the expensive American ones priced at 400-500 euros, but it does the job just fine. Its motors are powerful enough to handle tough ingredients, and the noise it makes is relatively low and not bothersome. It takes up little space on the countertop. The build quality is quite good for this price. Personally, I really like its minimalist design and color.
The juice it produces contains a minimal amount of pulp, which it manages to pass through. However, if you don't like it, you can strain it through a sieve. It also depends on the ingredients, of course. Personally, the amount of pulp is so negligible that it doesn't bother me.
It also has the cap on the juice outlet, which you find in expensive models as well. Besides keeping everything cleaner and more practical, you can close it and add a little water while it's running to quickly rinse the internal components. In general, when it comes to cleaning, these types of juicers may have many components, but apart from the metal sieve that requires scrubbing with the provided brush, everything else can be cleaned with a simple rinse with water, as long as the residues are still fresh.
When juicing celery, it is recommended to cut it into small pieces beforehand because its thick fibers tend to clog the small opening through which the pulp exits, causing the need to occasionally reverse the function. It's nothing serious, in fact, I discovered that it is a common phenomenon that also occurs with the best slow juicers. Just cut the celery into smaller pieces, and you won't have any problems.
* Edit: After about 1 year of use, using it 2-3 times a week (1-2 liters each time), unfortunately, the motor burned out. The store replaced the juicer with a new one.