Waring Commercial Compact Electric Citrus Juicer
- Citrus Juicer
- 1 quart
- 150 watts
- Corded electric
A fast, easy-to-clean citrus juicer for regular use, with real reports of a plastic bowl failing and slow customer service on replacements.
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How it ranks among the 14 citrus juicers we track
3.9★ across 100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 14 citrus juicers we track - how the scorecard works · full citrus juicers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Waring BJ120C is a compact electric citrus juicer built for bars, juice stations and small commercial kitchens. Its universal reamer handles oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit, with a die-cast base rated for about 120 oranges an hour.
- 120 oranges per hour rated output
- Universal reamer for all citrus types
- Vibration-dampening feet for stable operation
- ETL certified for commercial kitchens
Who it's for
Fits a bar, small cafe or home cook working through regular batches of citrus for juice, cocktails or cooking, where speed over hand-pressing matters. Not a fit for anyone expecting an all-metal, heavy industrial build at this footprint, or who needs fast warranty support if a part fails.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who kept it in regular use call it a workhorse: fast on lemon and lime juice, easy to wipe down, and cool-running even after two hours of continuous use. The complaints cluster around build quality rather than juicing power - a cracked plastic bowl within a month, slow customer service on replacement parts, and one buyer surprised at how much of the 'commercial' unit is plastic.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reams oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit with one cone
- Ran two hours straight without overheating in one review
- Compact footprint suits bars and small kitchen counters
- Plastic bowl reported cracking within a month for one buyer
- Slow customer service response for replacement parts
- Feels lighter and more plastic than the commercial branding implies
Performance notes
A motor turns a universal reamer under the fruit, so the same cone accepts oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit without swapping parts. The die-cast base and vibration-dampening feet keep the unit planted at speed instead of walking across the counter. One owner ran it two hours straight without the motor overheating, though juicing very ripe, juicy fruit has reportedly caused the reamer to lock up until the fruit is removed.
Specifications
| Brand | Waring |
|---|---|
| Model | BJ120C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.2 × 7.2 × 9.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1 quart |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Maximum Power | 150 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Sealed |
| Material | Plastic |
| Blade Material | Metal |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Waring Commercial BJ120C Citrus Bar Juicer with Compact Design, 1-Quart |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Part Number | BJ120C* |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Citrus Fruits |
| Item Type Name | Citrus Bar Juicer with Compact Design |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in citrus juicers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waring Commercial Compact Electric Citrus JuicerThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 100 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ETS623 BPA-Free 40-Watt Electric Citrus JuicerElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 6,897 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Chef'n Juicester Citrus JuicerChef'n | 4.4 / 5 | 466 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Big Boss 8962 Electric Citrus JuicerBoss | 4.2 / 5 | 509 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Dominion BPA-Free Electric Citrus Juicer ExtractorDominion | 4.5 / 5 | 155 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Waring BJ120C
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What citrus fruits does the Waring BJ120C juice?
Its universal reamer is designed to juice oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit without changing parts.
Is the Waring BJ120C actually rated for commercial use?
Yes, it carries ETL certification for food service, though some owners note the housing is lighter and more plastic than they expected for a commercial-rated machine.
How fast is the Waring BJ120C model BJ120C?
Waring rates it at up to 120 oranges per hour.