Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL Review & Deal (Prime)

The Breville JE98XL drops to $94.95 for Prime members — a solid price for an 850W centrifugal juicer that's been a kitchen staple for years. Here's who it makes sense for and where it falls short.

What you're actually getting with the JE98XL

The Juice Fountain Plus has been around long enough that its reputation is well-earned. The 850W motor handles hard produce — carrots, beets, apples — without bogging down, and the 3-inch feed chute means you're not spending ten minutes pre-cutting everything into cubes. Dual speeds let you run softer fruits like strawberries or citrus on low without turning them into foam. At this price point, the build quality is noticeably better than the $60 juicers you'll find at big-box stores — stainless steel cutting disc, sturdy pulp bin, and a cord long enough to actually reach an outlet.

The honest limitation before you buy

Centrifugal juicers like this one work fast but introduce air into the juice, which means more oxidation and a shorter fridge life — drink it within a day or two for best taste. They're also not efficient with leafy greens like kale or spinach; you'll get juice, but the yield is low compared to a masticating (slow) juicer. If your main goal is green juice, spend more on a cold-press. But if you want quick morning juice from apples, ginger, carrots, or citrus, the JE98XL at $94.95 is a genuinely fair deal for a machine that should last several years with normal use.