If you’re in the market for a juicer, you might be considering the idea of getting a model from Breville – a brand that specializes in small kitchen appliances. Juicers are only one of Breville’s specialties as the company also manufactures other kitchen appliances such as blenders, coffee-makers and other appliances for preparing beverages and food.

If you’re thinking about Breville juicers, then you may want to set your eyes on two of its excellent models, the Breville BJE200XL VS Breville JE98XL. But, before deciding and making a final choice, it’s a good idea to take an in-depth look at both products first so you can see their features and decide which one will really work for you.

The Breville BJE200XL: Juice Fountain Compact

• 700 watts
• 25oz or 800 ml juice jug capacity
• Large 1.6 qt or 1.5 L pulp container
• Stainless steel cutting disc
• Micro-mesh filter
• 1 speed option at 13,000 RPM
• 3″ diameter tube
•  Safety lock mechanism

The Breville BJE200XL is also known as the Juice Fountain Compact, and is known as such because it is the most compact model in the line. Its compact pulp collector sits right at the base of the juicer, so it uses less space than other Breville models. Running at 700 watts, it motor can power the blade to maximum speeds of 14,000 RPM, allowing you to extract a glass of juice within five seconds.

Basically, the juicer comes with its body and a separate 25oz or 800 ml juice jug. The jug comes with a froth separator, so you’ll be sure to pour out and enjoy all the juice and none of the froth. Its 1.6 qt or 1.5 L pulp container sits at the base of the juicer, consuming very little space on the countertop. The juicer operates on one speed and can produce a glass of juice within as little as five seconds. Its 3″ diameter feeding tube is larger than other juicers, so you don’t have to spend time chopping or cutting fruits and vegetables. The juicer is fitted with a stainless steel cutting disc, which is surrounded by a special Italian-manufactured micro-mesh filter that promotes superior extraction.

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The Breville JE98XL: Juice Fountain Plus

• 1.1 qt or 1 L juice Jug capacity (comes with froth separator)
• Large 2.6 qt or 2.5 L pulp container
• Stainless steel cutting disc
• 2 speed controls
• Safety lock mechanism
• Overload Projection LCD
• 3″ diameter tube

The Juice Fountain Plus or The Breville JE98XL provides no nonsense juicing. All you have to do is choose between two speeds and you’re off with a great glass of fruit or vegetable right away. Like its predecessor, this juicer creates juice quickly. It comes with a large 1.1 qt or 1 L juice jug as well as a 2.6 qt or 2.5 L pulp container. It has two choices for speed controls, which are 12,000 RPM for denser and harder fruits and vegetables and 6,500 RPM for softer ones. It is also built in with the same stainless steel disc and micro-mesh filter.

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Which Is The Better Option?

So, between the Breville BJE200XL VS Breville JE98XL, which is the better option? Well, looking at both options, it seems like the Breville JE98XL is just a bigger and upgraded version on the Breville BJE200XL. With the Breville BJE200XL being sold at $99 and the Breville JE98XL sold at $149.99, there’s a price difference of $50, and for that price difference you get a bigger jug, bigger pulp catcher and has two speed options instead of one.

The decision here lies with you and with what you need. Basically, you have to ask yourself – do you need a bigger jug or a bigger pulp catcher or are you happy with a small one? Do you need two speed options or are you okay with just one choice? If you plan to juice large batches of juice or create a variety of juices from different fruits and vegetables, the extra $50 might be worth it. But, if you don’t plan to use your juicer always and plan to prepare juice just for yourself, then the compact version might be the better option for you.