Dash Compact Centrifugal Juicer Review: Specs, Pros and Cons

The Dash Compact Centrifugal Juicer is a small, budget juicer for people who want fresh juice now and then without giving up counter space. It is light, simple and quick, but like most cheap centrifugal juicers it struggles with leafy greens and gives a foamier juice than a slow juicer. This review covers its specs, real strengths and limits, who should buy it and better alternatives for specific needs.

Verdict: A good first juicer for occasional apple, carrot, citrus-and-cucumber juices in a small kitchen, at around $50. Skip it if you mainly juice kale, spinach, wheatgrass or celery, or if you juice every day; a masticating juicer is a better long-term buy for that.

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Dash Compact Centrifugal Juicer:

pros

Affordable
compact juicer
Reverse Function
Making almond milk
Simple cleaning and construction
72-hour juicing shelf life
1-year guarantee
BPA-free technology

CONS

Cold press juicers specifically operate slowly.
The ingredients must be prepared to suit the feed tube.
The motor is not powerful enough
The juicer is small
Low speed
Not for hard and dry fruits.

Key Specs

Spec	Dash Compact Centrifugal Juicer (DCJ100)
Type	Centrifugal (fast-spinning blade and mesh basket)
Feed chute	About 2 inches wide
Speeds	2 (soft and firm produce)
Size	About 10.2 × 5.1 × 9.5 inches
Weight	About 4.6 lb
Included	Juicer, pusher, juice container, pulp container, recipe guide
List price	About $50
Warranty	1 year (manufacturer)

Source: Dash official product page. Prices and availability change; check current listings.

What We Like

Small footprint: fits on a crowded counter or in a cupboard.
Fast: centrifugal juicers make a glass of juice in under a minute.
Simple to use: few parts and two clearly labeled speeds.
Low price: an inexpensive way to find out whether you will actually juice regularly.

What to Know Before Buying

Small 2-inch chute: apples and large carrots need cutting into pieces.
Weak on leafy greens: like most centrifugal juicers, it spins greens out with low yield. See the best juicers for greens instead.
More foam and faster oxidation: drink centrifugal juice within about 24 hours for the best taste.
Noise: high-speed motors are loud compared with slow juicers.
Small containers: fine for 1–2 glasses, not for batches.

What Can It Juice?

Produce	Results
Apples, pears, carrots, beets	Good (cut to fit the chute)
Cucumber, celery (cut short), pineapple	Good
Oranges and grapefruit (peeled)	Good; a citrus press is easier
Kale, spinach, wheatgrass	Poor yield
Bananas, avocado	Not suitable; use a blender
Nuts for nut milk	Not suitable

Not sure which type suits you? Read masticating vs centrifugal juicers and our guide to high-speed vs low-speed juicers.

How to Get the Best Juice from It

Use cold, firm produce; it juices more cleanly.
Use the low speed for soft fruit and the high speed for hard roots.
Alternate soft and hard produce to keep the mesh from clogging.
Rinse the mesh basket straight after juicing; dried pulp is hard to remove. See how to wash a juicer.

Alternatives

If you want…	Consider
Leafy greens and higher yield	A slow juicer such as the Dash Deluxe Compact cold press, or see best masticating juicers
Only citrus juice	A citrus press; see citrus juicers
A bigger, faster centrifugal juicer	Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus
The cheapest option overall	Best low-priced juicer

Who Should Buy the Dash Compact Juicer?

Buy it if: you juice a few times a month, mostly fruit and root vegetables, have little space and want to spend about $50.
Skip it if: you want daily green juice, nut milks or large batches.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

3.8

Dash Deluxe Compact Power Slow Masticating Juicer