Nama J2 XL Review: Is the Bigger J2 Worth It?

The Large Hopper is the core of the J2 XL's design. Nama built it around loading more produce at once, which reduces how often you need to stop and refill the hopper when preparing a bigger batch.

Produce still needs to be washed and prepared, and some ingredients benefit from cutting before loading. Nama hasn't provided a verified hopper capacity for us to publish, so we haven't listed one.

Nama states a typical yield of 20–30 oz per load, depending on ingredients. Actual output varies with the produce you use and your recipe.

That batch-oriented design is most relevant if you:

The J2 XL includes Nama's Large Pitcher Set, which supports its batch-oriented design by giving you somewhere to collect a larger quantity of juice. We haven't listed a pitcher capacity because we don't have a verified figure.

The Sorbet Attachment comes in the box with the J2 XL. It extends the machine beyond conventional juicing by letting you prepare sorbet from frozen fruit.

1. 1

   Prepare produce

   Wash and cut produce where needed.

2. 2

   Load the Large Hopper

   Fill it with a bigger batch of produce.

3. 3

   Start the juicer

   Close the lid and switch it on.

4. 4

   Automatic feeding

   Produce is drawn through without constant pushing.

5. 5

   Collect the batch

   Juice flows into the Large Pitcher Set.

How any cold press juicer handles an ingredient depends on the produce itself, how it's prepared and how the machine is fed. Below is general guidance on the main produce categories, based on how cold press juicers typically work.

We don't publish our own ingredient-by-ingredient yield measurements. Refer to Nama's stated 20–30 oz range, which varies with ingredients.

Produce commonly used in cold press juicing:

• Apples
• Carrots
• Celery
• Ginger
• Leafy greens
• Citrus
• Cucumber
• Beets

Looking for a machine for specific ingredients? See our guides to the best juicer for celery and the best juicer for ginger.

Is the Nama J2 XL Easy to Clean?

The J2 XL uses removable juicing components — chamber, auger and strainers — and Nama includes a cleaning brush in the box. As with any cold press juicer, parts that contact produce should be rinsed after each session. We don't publish cleaning times.

Specifications are based on current information published by Nama and may change.

Product specifications sourced from Nama's official product documentation.

• Large HopperXL extra
• Large Pitcher SetXL extra
• Sorbet AttachmentXL extra
• Juicer Base
• Detachable power cord
• Chamber
• Hopper Lid
• Spinning Brush
• Auger
• Juice Strainer
• Fine Strainer
• Coarse Strainer
• Pusher
• Cleaning Brush
• Recipe Book
• Quick Start Guide
• User Manual

The J2 XL isn't simply a more powerful J2 — both use a 200W motor and operate at 50 RPM. The main difference is the XL's batch-oriented hopper, pitcher and included accessories.

See Full Nama J2 vs J2 XL Comparison

Prices change over time and can vary by region and promotion, so we don't list a fixed price here. Check Nama's website for the current price of the J2 XL.

The Nama J2 XL exists for batch juicing. It keeps the J2's 200W, 50 RPM cold-press system and adds a Large Hopper, a Large Pitcher Set and a Sorbet Attachment, with a stated 20–30 oz yield per load and a 15-year warranty.

It's best suited to families, batch juicers and anyone preparing several servings at once. If you make ordinary daily quantities, the standard J2 may be sufficient, and if space is tight, the compact J3 is worth a look.