PROS
Low pulp
Different reamers for different sized fruit
CONS
Loud
Low juice yield
Black+Decker CJ625 Review
This citrus-only juicer doesn't make a ton of pulp, but it is a bit loud and has a lower yield than our favorites
The CJ625 came second in our tests.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
By David Wise ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ July 10, 2018
Contributions From: Austin Palmer
Our Verdict
An all-around solid citrus juicer, the CJ625 by Black+Decker is one of our favorite citrus-only models. It has two reamers for large and small citrus fruit and produces little to no pulp. However, it is a bit on the loud side and usually had one of the lower juice yields. It's a very inexpensive option compared to a full-size model and is quite easy to clean.
Our Analysis
Since citrus juicers are a relatively simple product with only one main function, these appliances don't quite warrant our typical full review. Instead, we did tons of research, then picked the three most promising citrus juicers to fold into our existing full-size juicer review. We compared the amount of pulp produced and juice yield for each product when tasked with juicing limes, grapefruits, oranges, and lemons, with the results of the Black+Decker shown below.
Some products didn't have a proper sized reamer for limes. Credit: Austin Palmer
Limes
When we juiced three small limes, the Black+Decker yielded between 85 and 90 mL of lime juice — close to the most of the group. Before measuring the amount of juice produced, we strained out the pulp, but in the case of the Black+Decker, there hardly was any pulp.
The Black+Decker had a decent lime juice yield. Credit: Austin Palmer
Lemons
We juiced two average-sized lemons. The Black+Decker again had extremely low amounts of pulp, but this time had the highest yield, producing around 150 mL of strained lemon juice. This was by far the best yield of the products we tested in this category.
The CJ625 had the highest yield of the entire group. Credit: Austin Palmer
Oranges
While the Black+Decker juiced oranges in a very similar way to the Proctor Silex, it produces much less pulp, but also has a much lower yield. For this test, we used 3 medium oranges. It generated 425 mL of strained orange juice, which was a bit less than some of the competition.
Our orange juice test consisted of measuring the juice yield of 3 oranges. Credit: Austin Palmer
Grapefruits
When we juiced two large grapefruits, the Black+Decker again did very well, generating almost no pulp when using the low pulp setting, the lowest of the group. It again had the lowest yield, but only by a small amount.
The Black+Decker CJ625 produced hardly any pulp while on the low pulp setting. Credit: Austin Palmer
Ease of Cleaning
This juicer is significantly easier to clean than the full-size juicers, and it is dishwasher-safe for the top rack — with the obvious exception of the motorized base. However, it is much harder to remove the pulp screen on this juicer than it is on either of the other two products.
None of these products are terribly difficult to clean. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Conclusion
We think this is a solid citrus juicer that gets the job done and would happily recommend it.
—David Wise and Austin Palmer
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