Best Citrus Juicers (Electric and Manual)

1. Breville Citrus Press Pro

Fuss-free electric citrus juicer requiring little effort

If budget is not of concern, the Breville Citrus Press Pro is the best electric and commercial citrus juicer in Australia at the moment. As it requires minimal effort to operate, we’ve also chosen this one as the best citrus juicer for arthritis hands.

A standout feature of this citrus juicer is its power-assisted lever. It is ergonomically designed such that there is continuous downward pressure when engaged. Because of this, it doesn’t require much effort to operate and is an excellent option for those who suffer from arthritis or if you don’t have the strength to operate something a bit more manual.

It also has a safety switch, which ensures that the cone will only spin if the arm is lowered and if there is enough pressure. With this feature, you won’t have to worry about the juicer going off on its own.

This citrus juicer is made out of acid resistant stainless steel, so you can rest assured that you’ll be getting a lot of value out of this one.

2. Kambrook Juice Easy Citrus Press

Compact and easy-to-use juicer

The Kambrook Juice Easy Citrus Press is a great citrus juicer for your home. It is compact and easy to store, taking up little space in your cupboard or kitchen countertop and is easy to use. 

This citrus juicer comes with a removable pulp strainer. If you like pulp-free juice, then just let the strainer do its job. If you’re a fan of orange juice with pulp, then you can just simply remove the strainer and add that pulpy goodness into your glass when you’re done juicing.

It comes with two interchangeable juicing cones, one for smaller fruits and another for larger fruits. So despite being compact, you won’t have to compromise on the citrus fruits you’re able to juice. 

One downside of its compact nature is its inability to juice fruits in large volumes. Its motor might not be able to handle longer juicing times and you won’t be able to put a jug underneath it due to its height. However, if you’re looking for a citrus juicer for just a glass or two of orange juice at home, then it will do the trick.

3. Kambrook Pulp Select Citrus Press

Great for orange juice with adjustable pulp settings

Looking for a citrus juicer to make enough orange juice for the whole family and more? The Kambrook Pulp Select Citrus Press is one of the best orange juicers in Australia given it’s capacity and adjustable pulp settings.

At a 1 litre capacity, this juicer is large enough for you to make up enough orange juice to keep everyone happy. As you’re pressing oranges, it conveniently flows into the container below that you can then serve up directly from, saving you the hassle of having to use and wash another jug. 

A great feature of the Kambrook Pulp Select Citrus Press is the ability to adjust the amount of pulp that goes into your juice. It has two removable strainers with five adjustable pulp settings so that you can achieve the optimal level.

It has dual rotation and reverse juicing action so that you can get the most out of your citrus fruits. These features aid with better juice extraction and efficient juicing. Overall, a great option for making orange juice.

4. KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer

Built-in spout for pouring directly into cocktails or jigger

The KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer is one of the best citrus juicers for cocktails thanks to its various features.

We all know the struggles with using some handheld citrus juicers. It can be quite hard to squeeze the handles together to get the juice out of your limes and lemons. With the KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer, it has a flat base so that you can sit it on your countertop and use that as leverage to squeeze the fruit.

It also has a built-in strainer to catch the pulp and seeds as you’re squeezing the juice out. Another feature is that the base that catches the juice, removing the need for an additional bowl or cup to squeeze into. 

The handy built-in pour spout then helps you easily pour your freshly squeezed juice into your favourite cocktail or jigger. It’s good to note though that the juice catcher is small, understandably so, but it’s not much of an issue as you can pour the juice out and continue squeezing as you go along.

Overall, a great option if you’re looking for a quick and easy juicer to squeeze some fresh lime juice into your margarita or mojito.

5. Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

Dual-gear mechanism makes this citrus juicer easier to use

The Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer is another good option if you’re looking for a handheld citrus juicer for some quick lime or lemon juicing.

This citrus juicer features a dual-gear mechanism that is designed to increase pressing power. That means you’ll be able to get more juice out of your citrus fruits for the same effort compared to your average joe handheld citrus juicer. Its handles are also designed to be easy to squeeze. These two features combine to make for a better juicing experience.

It’s also BPA free and top rack dishwasher safe, which is always nice to have. We all get a bit lazy sometimes and just want to chuck into the dishwasher instead of hand washing it. However, it’s good to note that the manufacturer recommends hand washing this citrus juicer.

6. Zolay Lemon and Lime Squeezer

Made of durable material that should last a long time

When it comes to acidic foods, it’s always good to have kitchenware that can withstand its corrosive nature. The Zolay Lemon and Lime Squeezer is designed with that in mind.

Made of rust-free aluminium alloy, this makes it a lot more durable both with preventing rust from the acidic fruits but also for everyday use. It’s also coated with non-toxic certified lead-free coating, so you can rest easy knowing that you’re not potentially consuming anything toxic.

The Zolay Lemon and Lime Squeezer has a built-in strainer that keeps the pulp and seeds out of your juice. It’s also dishwasher safe, great for lazy days.

It is slightly on the heavier side, but this shouldn’t be too much of an issue. It’s weight could even be useful in getting just that little more juice out of your limes and lemons.

7. OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer

Great if you want a manual citrus juicer for bigger fruits

The OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer is a good contender if you’re looking for a manual citrus juicer but still want to use it to juice a decent volume of liquid.

It comes with two juicing cones that give you the option of juicing smaller and larger citrus fruits. These juicing cones attach to the top of a decent sized container that holds 350ml (or 1.5 cups) of liquid. There are also some pretty handy measurement markings on the side of the container so that you can keep an eye on how much you have as you go along.

This manual citrus juicer features a drip-free spout, allowing you to easily portion your juice out once you’re done.

Overall, this is great for those of you who are looking for a no-frills, easy to use and easy to clean citrus juicer. It does exactly what it’s meant to do, nothing more and nothing less

8. Joseph Joseph Helix Citrus Press

Unique twisting mechanism reduces force needed when juicing

The Joseph Joseph Helix Citrus Press is our recommendation as the best juicer for limes. Limes tend to be a bit harder and therefore require a bit more effort to juice with a handheld citrus juicer, and the Helix Citrus Press has a unique mechanism that makes it easier to get the juices out of your limes and lemons with less effort. 

The twisting mechanism is ergonomically designed such that squeezing is done horizontally, rather than vertically like conventional handheld juicers. By doing this, it uses the power of your shoulders as well, making it a bit more comfortable to use. 

It’s also designed such that it can be separated into two pieces for easy cleaning. That way you won’t have to worry about fiddly mechanisms that may be harder to clean. You can either hand wash it or pop it into the dishwasher.

It’s also the least expensive on our list, so that’s always a plus too.

While they’re both juice extractors, it’s worth noting the difference between a citrus juicer and a regular or cold pressed juicer.

As is in its name, a citrus juicer is geared towards juicing citrus fruits like limes, lemons and oranges. It usually uses some sort of juicing cone, to manually press the juice out of citrus fruits by squeezing or twisting the fruit.

A regular or cold pressed juicer is a bit more broad in its use where it can typically juice both fruits and vegetables by crushing it. These also tend to be more expensive.

There are a wide variety of citrus juicers out there, some designed with a larger volume of juicing in mind and some catered towards smaller volumes. We break it down a little more in terms of what to consider when it comes to choosing your next citrus juicer.

Main use

The most important thing to think about when choosing your citrus juicer is what you want to use it for.

If you’re wanting fresh orange juice in the mornings for you and your family, then look out for citrus juicers with the ability to use a jug or larger glass to catch the juice as it comes out of the citrus juicer.

This is so that you don’t have to bother with switching containers as you go along. You may also want to consider investing in an electric citrus juicer, so you can avoid having to spend time manually squeezing your oranges.

If you’re just looking for a citrus juicer to get some fresh juice for your cocktails, mocktails, baking or cooking, then you’ll probably be happy with a manual juicer or a handheld one. These are also less expensive.

Ease of use

When it comes to electric citrus juicers, you’ll want to consider how easy it is to operate and whether it has the ability to run for a longer period of time if you’re looking to juice large volumes.

For manual and handheld citrus juicers, look at how it’s designed and whether that aids in reducing the effort needed and if it makes the juicing experience more comfortable. As you’ll be manually juicing your fruits, this one is an important one to look out for.

Ease of cleaning

Look into how easy it is to remove the various parts to clean where applicable. Other things you might also want to think about is the material used (such as stainless steel for better durability) and whether it’s dishwasher friendly.

Versatility

Some citrus juicers come with different sized juicing cones or reams which gives you a better fit with different types of citrus fruits.