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Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium Review

A premium model with a strong motor that is excellent at juicing hard produce
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Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium Review
Credit: Hamilton Beach
Price:  $120 List
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Manufacturer:   Hamilton Beach
By Aaron Rice ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  Jan 29, 2022
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RANKED
#7 of 15
  • Juice Quality - 25% 5.3
  • Soft Produce - 20% 4.5
  • Hard Produce - 20% 8.3
  • Leafy Greens - 20% 4.3
  • Cleaning - 15% 8.0

Our Verdict

Although this is not always the case, the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium is certainly a step up from the award-winning base model. The biggest upgrade to this otherwise mid-range centrifugal juicer is an 850W dual-speed motor. This juicer works exceptionally well for hard produce like beets and carrots but can slow down to effectively process soft produce like apples and oranges as well. A large pulp container and included 40-ounce pitcher all point to a machine designed to produce large quantities of fresh juice on-demand. Though juice yields from leafy greens were low, this mid-range centrifugal model offers an outstanding value based on good quality juice and even better user-friendliness for a kitchen appliance.
REASONS TO BUY
Strong motor is good for juicing hard produce
Large pulp container
Custom scrubber eases cleaning
REASONS TO AVOID
Minute yields with leafy greens
Juice can be gritty and foamy
Editor's Note: We updated this juicer review on January 28, 2022, to provide details on which products are our favorites and we'd recommend to a friend.

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Bottom Line Easy cleanup and a stronger motor may make this premium model worth the extra expenseA high functioning horizontal masticating juicer that makes some of the best juice out thereAn easy to use and powerful juicer that handles hard produce like a boss and comes with a plethora of accessoriesA solid juicer for soft and hard produce that won't put a dent in your wallet or eat up a lot of counter spaceAn inexpensive and user-friendly machine that produces a very quality glass of juice
Rating Categories Hamilton Beach Big... Ninja Never Clog Co... NutriBullet Juicer Pro Magic Bullet Mini Hamilton Beach Big...
Juice Quality (25%)
5.3
8.8
8.5
7.2
6.3
Soft Produce (20%)
4.5
7.5
8.3
7.0
4.9
Hard Produce (20%)
8.3
5.3
6.7
7.7
6.0
Leafy Greens (20%)
4.3
8.7
2.3
3.2
5.0
Cleaning (15%)
8.0
7.0
8.0
3.0
6.0
Specs Hamilton Beach Big... Ninja Never Clog Co... NutriBullet Juicer Pro Magic Bullet Mini Hamilton Beach Big...
Type Centrifugal Masticating Centrifugal Centrifugal Centrifugal
Measured Dimensions //L x W x H with pulp cup and without pitcher // 14.5" x 14.5" x 9" 13" x 7.2" x 15.9" 12.8" x 12.1" x 17.4" 10" x 6" x 11.5" 14.4"1 x 7.8" x 11.46"
Dishwasher Safe? Yes Yes, most parts Yes, most parts Yes Yes
Model # 67850 JC151 NBJ50200 MBJ50100 67601A
Reverse? No Yes No No No
Warranty 3 Year 1 Year Limited 1 Year 1 Year Limited 3 Year

Our Analysis and Test Results

As a “premium” version of the award-winning Hamilton Beach Big Mouth, the Big Mouth Premium Juice Extractor is powered by a more robust, 850 watt dual-speed motor for more dialed juicing options depending on the produce. It still features an oversized pulp container and includes a stainless steel lid lock, a 40-ounce pitcher with a “frother separator,” and a cleaning brush specially designed to scrub the filter.

Performance Comparison


hamilton beach big mouth premium - the big mouth premium is a cost-effective centrifugal model that is...
The Big Mouth Premium is a cost-effective centrifugal model that is guaranteed to save you time and energy if you're juicing a variety of fruits and veggies.
Credit: Laura Casner

Juice Quality


This metric is perhaps the most important aspect of our juicer testing since we all have the same goal of producing a delicious and nutritious glass of fresh juice. We used three different juice recipes — comprised of various fruits and vegetables — to evaluate the Big Mouth Premiumjuicing performance. The oversized pulp container makes it easy to experiment with a large variety of ingredients without fear of having to empty it halfway through juicing. You can easily switch the dual-speed motor between low and high settings, which allows for a seamless transition between different types of produce that may require more or less power to process.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - though it can be a bit gritty due to introduced solids, the juice...
Though it can be a bit gritty due to introduced solids, the juice from the Big Mouth Premium is well-blended and tasty.
Credit: Laura Casner

The juice is fed through an adjustable spout into a 40-ounce pitcher — combined with the oversized pulp container; it is evident that this centrifugal model is specifically designed to process large amounts of juice at one time. The included pitcher features a “froth separator,” which we particularly appreciate because the juice trends towards the thinner side, often accompanied by a relatively significant amount of foam. The filter does a great job of keeping pulp to a minimum, but depending on the recipe, juice can be a bit gritty despite a well-blended taste. Overall, the Big Mouth Premium offers an average juice quality consistent with its price point.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - the froth separator on the included pitcher does a good job of...
The froth separator on the included pitcher does a good job of pouring only clean juice.
Credit: Austin Palmer

Soft Produce


This centrifugal model features a 3-inch wide chute that can accommodate all but the largest apples. This “wide mouth” feature is what makes the Big Mouth series so popular, and we very much understand why: feeding whole foods to a juicer significantly cuts down on prep time.

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The Big Mouth Premium produces a good yield of apple juice compared to other centrifugal models, but there is a significant amount of pulpy foam to deal with.
Credit: Austin Palmer

Based on the less extravagant base model results, we didn't expect much by way of soft produce juice production from the Big Mouth Premium. We did hold out hope, given that this model features a dual-speed motor with a low setting. Averaged across four types of soft produce, this model only produced average yields. While the juice was only mildly pulpy, it was surprisingly foamy — juicing apples and oranges made an average of 1 inch of foam.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - the cucumber juice was lightly foamy, but largely free of...
The cucumber juice was lightly foamy, but largely free of particulates and clean tasting.
Credit: Austin

Hard Produce


Thanks to a powerful 850-watt motor, the Big Mouth Premium excels at extracting juice from hard produce. This metric is certainly a stand-out for this juicer because it can produce juice yields on par with some of the highest-rated juicers we tested. That means you can expect the Big Mouth Premium to make more juice than directly comparable centrifugal models, using the same amount of hard produce.

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The powerful 850W motor on the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium processes hard produce, like beets, with ease.
Credit: Laura Casner

Not only does this have positive implications for your budget, but you can extract more juice with less food preparation, thus saving you both time and money. For those who are particular fans of carrot juice, the Big Mouth Premium produced, on average, as much if not more juice than the most expensive juicers in this review — including both centrifugal and masticating models. Although a juice may contain moderate to high amounts of pulp (depending on the type of produce used), it is unlikely to have very much foam.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - not only was the yield of carrot juice higher than many other...
Not only was the yield of carrot juice higher than many other centrifugal models, but it was processed with very little foam, resulting in a high-quality juice.
Credit: Austin Palmer

Leafy Greens


Without a doubt, the biggest downside to an otherwise quality value juicer is the extraction capability of the Big Mouth Premium when it comes to juicing leafy greens. Though not quite the lowest yields — including lower outputs by some more expensive models — this centrifugal juicer should not be considered if you are looking for a model capable of juicing wheatgrass, spinach, or kale.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - greens with high water content, like spinach, work well in the big...
Greens with high water content, like spinach, work well in the Big Mouth Premium. But otherwise, this model is pretty ineffective when it comes to juicing greens.
Credit: Austin Palmer

Even though spinach was the exception to this generalization, the Big Mouth Premium produced bottom-rung yields for most green juices. For wheatgrass specifically, this juicer wasn't able to squeeze out more than a few droplets, and it's very unlikely it would yield much more even with large amounts of wheatgrass.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - it probably won't matter how densely you pack it full of...
It probably won't matter how densely you pack it full of wheatgrass... this meager amount is all we were able to draw out of the Big Mouth Premium.
Credit: Austin Palmer

Cleaning


After chopping up and shredding produce, the discs and filters of many centrifugal juicers can be quite a pain to clean. Fortunately, the Big Mouth Premium includes a specially designed “Easy Sweep” brush that locks onto the strainer to sweep away the bulk of the produce. While this tool helps clean the filter portion, we prefer a small, single brush with tough bristles for effective scrubbing of the discs specifically. The oversized pulp container has rounded edges and is large enough to maneuver your hand into to scrub easily. While there are some tight spots here and there, all of the components are dishwasher safe, which always simplifies this process.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - even though the parts are dishwasher safe, rounded corners on the...
Even though the parts are dishwasher safe, rounded corners on the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium also make them particularly easy to wash by hand.
Credit: Laura Casner

Should You Buy the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium?


If you are looking for a juicer that looks clean on the countertop and is even easier to clean up after juicing, the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Premium presents a fantastic value for a mid-level model. Excellent for hard food and particularly easy to clean, this premium centrifugal juicer is undoubtedly a step up from the base model. While the original Hamilton Beach Big Mouth earns our pick for best overall value, the Big Mouth Premium may be worth the small extra expense. In particular, the slightly more powerful, 2-speed motor improves upon versatility. And the included pitcher, or more importantly, the froth separator inside of it, helps remove pulp and other solids for a cleaner, more refreshing juice.

hamilton beach big mouth premium - the big mouth premium is a solid value.
The Big Mouth Premium is a solid value.
Credit: Laura Casner

What Other Juicer Should You Consider?


For a slight bump in the budget, the Breville Juice Fountain Plus is arguably the better option. This high-scoring juicer performed better in our tests for juice quality and its ability to juice harder produce like carrots and sweet potatoes. It isn't that there is anything wrong with the Big Mouth Premium; we just think you can either save a little and get essentially the same performance out of the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth or you can spend a little more and get a better performing machine.

Aaron Rice