
Key Specs
Primary Food-Contact Material
Stainless steel
BPA-Free
Yes
Material Transparency
Partial disclosure
Juicer Type
Centrifugal
Qcen
#16 of 17 juicers tested
$52.97
What the product listing won't tell you
Know before you buy
The juice container material is undisclosed and PFAS status unknown -- at this price point, material transparency is minimal and you're trusting an unfamiliar brand with limited safety documentation.
You want the most affordable juicer in the batch and primarily juice simple fruits like apples and oranges.
Qcen
Centrifugal Juicer Extractor 500W
Qcen
Centrifugal Juicer Extractor 500W
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A compact under-8-inch design that fits under any cabinet is important for your kitchen layout.
Dishwasher-safe parts and a 2-year warranty matter more to you than material transparency.
You're okay drinking juice immediately -- centrifugal extraction means nutrients degrade within hours.
Knowing exactly what materials your juice touches is important to your family -- the container is undisclosed.
You want juice that stays nutrient-rich for hours -- the 18,000 RPM extraction causes rapid degradation.
You juice leafy greens regularly -- centrifugal juicers extract them poorly.
Specs the product listing doesn't explain
What your food and family come into contact with every use
What determines how well this performs its core job
Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity
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3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found
5.1
Safety
Below Average
4.2
Efficacy
Below Average
6.5
Usability
Average
“Are the materials my juice touches actually safe?”
The stainless steel filter is a good food-contact material for the cutting surface, but the juice container material is completely undisclosed and PFAS status is unknown. With three critical safety data gaps, we can't fully verify what your juice is touching after extraction.
Bottom line: Same material transparency issues as the Hilax -- the stainless steel blade is fine, but the undisclosed container is a concern for families prioritizing material safety.
Criteria
The filter basket is stainless steel -- a safe, non-reactive material for the surface that contacts produce during extraction.
The juice container material isn't disclosed. Your juice sits in this container after extraction, and we can't verify what it's made of.
“Does this juicer extract juice well?”
The 500W motor is adequate for most produce but the centrifugal design at 18,000 RPM means maximum heat and oxidation during extraction. The single fixed strainer offers no pulp adjustment. This is the lowest efficacy score in the batch.
Bottom line: Functional for quick juicing of simple fruits, but don't expect high nutrient retention or good leafy green extraction. Drink immediately.
Criteria
“Is this easy to use, clean, and live with daily?”
The Qcen is compact at just 7.76 inches and has dishwasher-safe parts -- both wins for daily use. The 2-year warranty is the best among the budget options. Noise data isn't available, but centrifugal juicers at this power level are typically loud.
Bottom line: Good daily livability for a budget juicer. The compact size and dishwasher compatibility make it practical, and the 2-year warranty provides some peace of mind.
Criteria
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Starting price
$52.97
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BPA-free is confirmed, though with undisclosed container materials the claim only covers the components that are identified.
Qcen makes no statement about PFAS content. Without knowing the full material list, we can't confirm or deny the presence of PFAS.
Only the filter material is specified. The container, housing, and other food-contact parts remain unidentified -- we're working with an incomplete picture.
No independent lab has tested this juicer for heavy metal contamination.
Centrifugal juicing extracts fast but generates heat that breaks down nutrients. Leafy greens like kale and spinach won't juice well with this method.
500W provides solid extraction force for most fruits and vegetables -- no issues with apples, oranges, or cucumbers.
At 18,000 RPM, this juicer generates significant heat during extraction. Vitamins and enzymes break down quickly -- drink your juice within minutes for best nutrition.
One strainer, one pulp level. You can't adjust texture -- what you get is what you get.
No noise measurement is available. Centrifugal juicers are generally loud -- expect noticeable noise during operation.
Removable parts go in the dishwasher, making daily cleanup quick and easy.
The number of parts to disassemble isn't specified in the product listing.
At under 8 inches tall, this fits comfortably under any standard kitchen cabinet. Easy to store on the counter permanently.
A 2-year warranty is decent for a $53 juicer -- better than average for this price range and the best warranty among the budget options we reviewed.