I think there is more retention with the machine and possibly more mess with the press. The amount of time it takes to juice half a lime say, is about the same but the electric is Much more of a faff to clean. The press I have has a short lever but is low enough that you can put your weight on it, it’s very efficient. Nothing to go wrong, it’s very robust, I must have had it for 25 years and in that time it’s been very well worked here and there. 
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