The Omega J8006 and the Champion Juicer are both masticating style home juicers that are in the same price bracket. If they both deliver fresh, nutritious juice then how do you know which one is better?
We have taken a look at the features of both the Omega J8006 and the Champion Juicer to see which one comes out on top and which one will suit your needs best.
Style
The Omega J8006 has a sleeker, more professional looking appearance than the Champion Juicer as it has a chrome finish, compared to the plastic exterior of the Champion Juicer.
The Champion Juicer is a heavier machine, weighing 23 lbs, compared to the Omega J8006 that weighs 18.2 lbs. The Champion Juicer also takes up a bit more room in your kitchen, measuring 19 by 8 by 12 inches and the Omega J8006 measuring 14.5 by 6.5 by 15.5 inches.
Speed
The Omega J8006 has a powerful low speed motor that operates at 80 rpm compared to the Champion Juicer that operates at 1725 rpm. The lower speed of the Omega J8006 produces less foam, preventing oxidation, meaning you get a more nutrient rich juice that can be stored for up to 72 hours.
The Omega J8006 has the equivalent of a 2 horsepower motor, compared to the Champion Juicer which has a less powerful motor at ⅓ horsepower.
Functions
The Omega J8006 has a variety of uses, as it can be used to grind coffee beans, create natural peanut butter, make nutritious baby food, mince garlic and grind herbs. It also comes with attachments that will allow you make your own pasta.
With the Champion Juicer it’s possible to purchase additional attachments to allow you to make other products. The Champion Juicer produces cold juice and its design keeps the machine at a cool temperature during operation.
Ease of Use
The Omega J8006 and the Champion Juicer are easy machines to use and require little skill to operate them. Because of the design of both juicers some large vegetables will need to be chopped into small chunks prior to being fed into the chutes.
Both models are quick and easy to clean and the small screens on both can be cleaned with a brush. The removable parts on each of the juicers can be washed and rinsed by hand, which only takes a couple of minutes if you rinse them right after using them.
Recommendation
With the Omega J8006 and the Champion Juicer being around the same price we think the better juicing machine is the Omega J8006. The Omega J8006 is a more compact model and offers better value for money.
The slower speed on the Omega J8006 gives you a higher quality juice that is richer in nutrients and can be stored for longer than with the Champion Juicer. The Omega J8006 also has the added bonus of numerous attachments being included so you can make a variety of different products without the extra cost.
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