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9 Best Juicers of 2023

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Best Overall Juicer

Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus

Best Overall Juicer

Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus

$290 at Amazon$286 at Walmart$300 at Bloomingdale's

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Pros
Cons

If you hate prep work, the centrifugal Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus is the juicer for you. It can fit a whole apple in its 3.5-inch-wide feed tube. Unique rivets on the top of the feed tube help easily position and guide ingredients into the juicer. In our tests, it juiced carrots and kale the fastest and was a top contender when it came to juicing apples. The results all tasted sweet and pulp-free.

The juicer’s dial is easy to use with helpful speed descriptors (slow for soft fruit, high for hard vegetables). The large, 70-ounce pitcher and heavy-duty lid were a nice bonus, perfect for serving extra large batches or storing leftovers. The pitcher even has a froth separator!

Juicer TypeCentrifugal juicer
Dimensions13 x 8.6 x 17.6 inches
Power1,000 Watts

Best Value Juicer

Hamilton Beach Premium Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer

Best Value Juicer

Hamilton Beach Premium Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer

Now 20% Off

$104 at Amazon$97 at Walmart$130 at Wayfair

Credit: Hamilton Beach
Pros
  • Easy to assemble
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Noisy

This fuss-free juicer is under $150 and performed well in our Lab testing. It’s easy to assemble, easy to use, fast and makes smooth, pulp-free juice. The 3-inch feed tube fits larger pieces of fruit and veggies, and it comes with a large 40-ounce pitcher with a lid and froth separator.

Several parts are dishwasher-safe, and it also comes with an innovative cleaning tool that wipes away the pulp from the inside, outside and bottom of the cutting blade in one swipe, while protecting your fingers. Although the juicer was a little loud in our Lab tests, the price, speed and results make up for it.

Juicer TypeCentrifugal juicer
Dimensions9 x 15.5 x 15 inches
Power850 Watts

Best Juicer for Beginners

NutriBullet Slow Masticating Juicer Machine

Best Juicer for Beginners

NutriBullet Slow Masticating Juicer Machine

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$161 at Amazon$200 at Home Depot$161 at Walmart

Pros
  • Quiet motor
  • Extra-large chute for easy prep work
Cons
  • Only one speed setting

The NutriBullet Slow Juicer comes with the basics you need at an entry-level price point. Accessories include a multi-purpose strainer, a juice container with visible markings, a pulp-collecting container and a scrub brush for easy cleaning. It's intuitive to assemble thanks to the design of the strainer that only allows you to insert it into the juicing chamber one way. The 3-inch wide chute can fit large pieces of fruits and veggies, and a smaller section accommodates thinner ingredients. The mechanism is also easier to clean than others which are typically narrower with more pieces and crevices.

In our initial tests, it yielded 1 cup of apple juice from three apples, which is the same impressive amount we juiced from the more powerful Pure Juicer below. It's relatively quiet and the no-drip spout lets you easily pour your tasty juice when ready. An included recipe book provides tips on juicing and other fun options like using leftover pulp for cooking and baking.

Juicer TypeMasticating juicer
Dimensions6.25 x 7 x 17 inches
Power150 Watts

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Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup

Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer

Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup

Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer

Now 20% Off

$399 at Amazon$499 at Wayfair$499 at QVC

Pros
  • Pulp control
  • Easy to clean
Cons
  • Pricey

Most juicers have metal mesh strainers that need to be diligently scrubbed, but the Hurom Easy Clean Slow Juicer has heavy-duty plastic strainers, which change the juicer cleanup game.

They have large vertical grooves that are much easier to clean. The tilted juicing chamber pours out more juice, too, which leaves you with less mess inside. In addition to the new strainers and improved interior, this slow juicer comes with a double-sided cleaning brush that gets into all the crevices of the mechanism. Plus, it's easier to remove fruit and veggie pulp from the juicer thanks to a little trap door that allows for even easier cleaning and less digging around the machine to clean it thoroughly.

In our Lab's testing, this model made some of the freshest-tasting green juice and we loved that you can control the amount of pulp by using the fine or coarse strainer, whether you like pulpy orange juice or silky smooth cucumber juice, we found the juice to be very tasty. The coarse strainer is great for smoothies and the fine strainer for ice cream, as well.

Juicer TypeMasticating juicer
Dimensions15. 98 x 14.02 x 13.31 inches
Power150 Watts

Fastest Juicer

Breville Juice Fountain Elite

Fastest Juicer

Breville Juice Fountain Elite

Now 33% Off

$300 at Amazon$425 at Walmart

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Pros
  • Quieter than other models we tested
  • Two juicing speeds
Cons
  • Large

Breville's Juice Fountain Elite is a top-notch juicer that powered through sturdy fruits and vegetables faster (and quieter!) than most juicers we tested. The resulting juice from our Lab testing was smooth, creamy and pulp-free.

It comes with a 1.1-quart juice jug with a froth separator and a 3.2-quart pulp container allowing you to juice a larger amount of produce in one session. It has a large 3-inch feeding tube to fit bigger fruits and veggies, and the juicer runs at two speeds so you can juice both hard and soft ingredients.

The juicing mechanism contains a titanium-reinforced disc and an Italian-made micro mesh filter basket made out of stainless steel which Breville claims are designed for optimum juice and nutrient extraction.

Juicer TypeCentrifugal juicer
Dimensions12 x 13.1 x 10.6 inches
Power1,000 Watts

Best Cold Press Juicer

Pure Two-Stage Masticating Juicer

Best Cold Press Juicer

Pure Two-Stage Masticating Juicer

$2,495 at purejuicer.com

Pros
  • Two stage juicing
  • Easy to clean
Cons
  • Pricey

This high-end appliance provides a two-stage juicing process to extract the most juice you can get out of an ingredient, making it ideal for use with hard vegetables. The left side grinds produce into a superfine pulp and the right side features a hydraulic press that exerts 2.5 tons of force to press the juice out of the superfine pulp that is held within a straining towel. In our recent Lab testing, it created apple, kale and carrot juice that had absolutely no sediment and tasted clean and sweet with incredibly vibrant color and very little foam. The resulting byproduct was minimal, bone-dry pulp.

While this style of cold press juicing is more expensive and a little more involved than most juicers because of its two-step and somewhat manual process, once you get the hang of it, you are rewarded with silky, smooth juice — and plenty of it! You can also use this juicer to make nut butter by grinding nuts through the left side and sorbet by grinding frozen fruit. All stainless steel parts are easy to clean by hand but are also dishwasher-safe and the machine comes with a 12-year transferable warranty.

Juicer TypeMasticating juicer
Dimensions15 x 12.75 x 16.5 inches
Power372 Watts

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Best Masticating Juicer

Hurom H-200 Easy Clean Model

Best Masticating Juicer

Hurom H-200 Easy Clean Model

Now 29% Off

$499 at Amazon

Credit: Hurom
Pros
  • Small foorprint
  • Self feeding
Cons
  • Juice came out a little pulpy

This 2021 Good Housekeeping Kitchen Gear Award Winner features an updated self-feeding hopper and a large opening that can hold more ingredients while the juicer is running – that means you don’t have to worry about standing by and guiding your fruits and veggies into the grinder one by one.

While traditional juicer strainers have tiny holes that are harder to clean, this strainer features elongated slits that are much easier to clean without additional scrubbing. In our tests, it produced rich kale juice and apple juice that was very tasty but had some pulp remaining. The inclusion of multiple strainers and attachments allows you to make smoothies, ice cream and even nut milk. It has a slimmer footprint than many juicers because the pulp container is hidden under the juicer.

Juicer TypeMasticating juicer
Dimensions20 x 15.5 x 12.7 inches
Power150 Watts

Most Versatile Juicer

Emeril Everyday Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer

Most Versatile Juicer

Emeril Everyday Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer

Now 54% Off

$102 at Amazon$110 at Walmart

Credit: EMERIL LAGASSE
Pros
  • Also makes pasta and ice cream
  • Made smooth, sweet juice in Lab tests
Cons
  • Lots of parts and attachments to keep track of

This multifunction kitchen wizard acts as three kitchen appliances in one. The juicer can handle both fruits and vegetables and even makes almond milk. In our tests, carrots, kale and apple juice all came out so smooth and sweet. It also can be used to create delicious frozen desserts by using the "frozen treat housing" that the machine comes with and it also makes pasta — it comes with eight pasta-shaping accessories from penne to lasagna. This versatile juicer also has a LED screen and an auto shut-off feature.

Juicer TypeMasticating juicer
Dimensions13.9 x 6.2 x 10.9 inches
Power150 Watts

Best Citrus Juicer

Smeg Citrus Juicer

Best Citrus Juicer

Smeg Citrus Juicer

$200 at Williams Sonoma

Credit: Smeg
Pros
  • Stylish
  • Multiple color options
Cons
  • Only for citrus

This retro-chic appliance from Smeg will juice your oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits with ease. It features a lid that helps protect the product from dust when not in use, and the lid also doubles as a bowl for holding fruit during the juicing process.

It comes in black, cream, pastel green, pink, red and pastel blue so you can match it to your bar cart or the aesthetic of your breakfast bar. If you don't want your juicer to live on the countertop, we love that this electrical citrus juicer weighs under 6 pounds and can be easily moved from the countertop to the kitchen cupboard.

Juicer TypeCitrus juicer
Dimensions6.54 x 6.54 x 11 inches
Power80 Watts

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How we test juicers

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we have tested more than 50 juicers including masticating juicers (a.k.a. cold-press or slow juicers) and centrifugal juicers. When we test them, we juice carrots, which are hard and can sometimes taste bitter; kale, a popular leafy vegetable that's hard to juice and can jam the machine and apples which are pulpy with a large diameter and oxidize quickly. We measure how much juice each juicer extracts as well as how much pulp is created as a byproduct. We also taste and evaluate how smooth and sweet each juice is, and we monitor the juice for three days to see if it separates as it sits.

What type of juicer is best?

✔️ Slow juicers or masticating juicers typically have a narrow vertical chute that guide ingredients into a chamber where they are pressed by a rotating auger. The fresh juice is squeezed out through a strainer and into a pitcher, while the pulp is dispensed from a second spout. The process is a little slow — it’s called a slow juicer for a reason! — but this is considered a good thing. The slow, gentle process is believed to preserve nutrients better than high-speed juicers that generate heat which can affect the taste of the final product. What we don’t love about slow juicers is they often require a little more prep work due to their small feed tubes (which means you'll have to dice up fruits and veggies into smaller chunks) and cleanup is arduous due to many small parts and crevices. Brands like Breville and NutriBullet have found a workaround and recently introduced new, wide-mouth slow juicers. This allows fruits like large apples to simply be quartered instead of chunked into one-inch pieces.

✔️ Centrifugal juicers juice much faster than slow juicers. Whole ingredients are typically dropped into the wider feed tube and pulverized at a very high speed. For example, in our leafy greens test, 100 grams of kale juiced in as quickly as 7 seconds in a centrifugal juicer, while it took upwards of 1 minute in the slow juicers. The juice from centrifugal juicers tends to come out a little foamy but most come with lidded pitchers and built-in strainers to get rid of the foam.

✔️ Citrus juicers are the easiest to use and most streamlined, but they can only be used for citrus. They can easily be stored or remain on your counter because they take up minimal space. Citrus juicers are also great for getting the most out of your lemons (and other citrus) with minimal effort, and you don’t have to worry about peeling, segmenting or removing the seeds first. If you’re juicing a lot of citrus consecutively, remember to empty the strainer periodically. The strainers are prone to build up, which could translate into a slower and messier juicing process.

What to look for when shopping for the best juicer

✔️ Price: Cold-press or masticating juicers tend to be more expensive than their centrifugal counterparts because their machinery is designed to slowly and gently extract juice. While there are some affordable options, expect to spend a couple hundred dollars to get a juicer that’s designed to last — and make good juice. While a citrus juicer tends to be at a lower price point than both masticating and centrifugal juicers, it's quite limited in its functionality.

✔️ Style: There are two different styles of juicers: vertical and horizontal – which refers to the way you juice. With a vertical juicer, you feed ingredients at the top, and juice is collected from the bottom of the juicer like the Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer. With a horizontal juicer, you feed fruits and vegetables from the left and juice is extracted from the right like the Emeril Everyday Juicer. Vertical juicers typically have a one-piece design, making setup and cleanup a bit simpler, but they’re not quite as powerful as the slightly more cumbersome horizontal models.

✔️ Size of feed tube: The larger the tube, the less prep work — i.e. chopping — you’ll have to do. Some juicers, like the Nutribullet Slow Masticating Juicer Machine, even have one section large enough for an entire apple and another section that's designed to accommodate thin items like celery and kale for maximum efficiency.

✔️ Accessories: Some juicers come with different-sized strainers that allow for different amounts of pulp in juices — and even smoothies. A very fine strainer would reduce the amount of pulp for a silky smooth finish while a strainer with larger holes will allow some pulp to go through giving a more viscous juice with added fiber from the pulp. Some juicers can be used to make sauces, purees, nut butters and sorbets, depending on the sizing of the strainers that are provided — use finer strainers for sorbets and larger strainers for thick nut butter. If you choose a machine with these types of accessories, look for included cleaning brushes to keep things sanitary.

✔️ Power: Though most slow juicers won’t win any awards for speed, it’s worth considering power for centrifugal juicers, particularly if you juice tougher items like celery or greens. Look for models upwards of 1,000 watts to power the juicing of tough ingredients. Weaker motors may stop working mid-juice because they get overheated and need to cool down. We've experienced it several times in the Lab.

✔️ Ease of cleaning: Juicers by design have numerous parts that can be cumbersome to clean. Look for models with dishwasher-safe parts and models that come with cleaning brushes to ensure that you don’t spend more time cleaning than juicing.

✔️ Warranty: There’s no question about it — juicers are pricey appliances. If you’re investing in one that is more expensive like the Pure Juicer, it’s worth checking warranty information to ensure you’ll be satisfied for years to come.

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Why trust Good Housekeeping?

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, Director, Nicole Papantoniou oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and has worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular air fryers as well as many recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and is a professional recipe developer. Nicole has tested many of the juicers included in this story.

Nicole Papantoniou

Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

Best Juicers 2023

The best juicers are easy to use and preserve the natural nutrition found in fruit and veggie juice. Sure, it’s certainly easier to pick up a bottle of green juice at the grocery store, but nothing is as fresh and cost-efficient as the stuff you make yourself. If you’re ready to kick your juice bar habit and start pressing your own fruits and vegetables, the Breville Juice Fountain Plus Centrifugal Juicer is the best machine you can buy, as it’s powerful and easy to clean. That said, there are a lot of other great options you can consider, too.

The best juicers—like our top pick Omega Juicer and Nutrition System—yield results that are ... [+] delicious and nutritious.

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Before you decide on your ideal model, first consider how you plan to use the appliance. Centrifugal juicers, such as the Breville Juice Fountain, are ideal for grating hard fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots. Masticating juicers, like the impressive Omega Quiet Dual-Stage Slow Speed Masticating Juicer, are excellent for softer leafy greens like spinach or kale. Juicers tend to take up a lot of space, so consider how much room you can dedicate to this new single-use appliance. And finally, if you don’t think you’ll use the device too frequently, opt for a more budget-friendly model; if you think it’ll become an oft-used staple, splurging on a pricier model might be worth it.

From compact and affordable models to more upscale options, here are the very best juicers (including cold press juicers) on the market. Move over electric kettles, blenders and coffee makers—there’s a new beverage magician in town.

  • Best Centrifugal Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Plus
  • Best Masticating Juicer: Omega Juicer And Nutrition System
  • Best Value Juicer: Mueller Ultra Juicer
  • Best Cold Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL
  • Best Slow Juicer: Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer
  • Best Juicer For Beginners: Tribest Shine Vertical Juicer
  • Best Juicer For Whole Fruit: Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer
  • Best Juicer For Greens: Tribest Greenstar Elite Jumbo Twin Gear Complete Masticating Juicer
  • Best Juicer Blender Combo: Breville 3X Bluicer Pro

Best Centrifugal Juicer

A Micro-Mesh Filter And Front Separator Ensure Smooth, Tasty Juice

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Breville Juice Fountain Plus

Type: Centrifugal | Power: 850 watts | Dimensions: 13. 2 x 16.5 x 18.2 inches

Breville is known for its high-quality kitchen appliances, so it should come as no shock that the brand’s Juice Fountain Plus is one of the best you can buy. It’s powered by a 850-watt dual speed motor, and the cutting disc is surrounded by a micro-mesh filter to extract 30 percent more juice than comparable appliances. The feeder chute is three inches wide, allowing you to feed larger pieces of produce into the machine. It also has a built-in froth separator to ensure your juice is foam-free.

Plus, reviewers say it’s simple to disassemble and clean, unlike many other commercial juicers. “This Breville model comes apart easily in five components, making it super easy to clean with nothing more than warm soapy water,” writes one buyer. “We lay out a drying mat on the counter and let [the components] air dry for the next juicing session.”

Pros:

  • Large chute means produce doesn’t need to be chopped small
  • Easy to clean
  • Can be made more compact for easy storage

Cons:

  • Some reviewers say it can produce a lot of pulp

Best Masticating Juicer

Super Quiet And Extremely Versatile

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Omega Juicer And Nutrition System

Type: Masticating | Power: 200 watts | Dimensions: 15. 8 x 12.7 x 7.6 inches

The Omega masticating juicer is a top-rated model that also operates very quietly. It uses cold press technology to really extract the maximum amount of nutrients and antioxidants from your fruits and veggies, using a slow speed of 80 revolutions per minute to reduce heat buildup. And while this is obviously great for making juice, it’s also more versatile than many other options on the market. Five extraction settings allow you to use it for other things as well, like grinding coffee beans, mincing garlic, creating nut butters and even extruding pasta. This makes it more than worth the storage space.

Reviewers love how quiet this masticating juicer is during operation. “The first thing I noticed is that it's quiet. My two dogs didn't even bark when I turned it on, and they bark at everything. This also means I can juice and not wake up the whole house.”

Pros:

  • Quiet operation
  • Versatile and can be used for other things
  • Uses cold press technology

Cons:

  • Expensive

Best Value Juicer

An Amazon Bestseller Under $100

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Mueller Ultra Juicer

Type: Centrifugal | Power: 1,100 watts | Dimensions: 16. 6 x 9.5 x 13.5 inches

Finding a high-quality juicer at a great price can be tricky, but the Austria Juicer from Mueller fits the bill. It combines stainless steel blades with two speed options—12,000 to 15,000 rpm (for soft fruits) or 15,000 to 18,000 rpm (for harder fruits)—so you can customize your juice yield as you go. It also has a micro mesh filter that keeps out unwanted pulp, so there’s no extra straining required.

With thousands of positive reviews, it’s a bestseller on Amazon, and users say they’re impressed with how efficient it is—especially for the price. “As an avid juicer, I’ve bought more than a few over the last 22 years. I’ve used [a] high-end, expensive model and found the Mueller to be so similar in use and quality at half the price. Very happy with this product and will purchase again!” This juicer is also equipped with enhanced safety features including a locking bar and an automatic on/off switch; if it overheats or isn’t secure, it will automatically shut off.  

Pros:

  • Budget-friendly
  • Safety locking arm and auto shut-off for safer use

Cons:

  • Can be difficult to clean

Best Cold Juicer

A Compact Option Designed With “Cold Spin Technology”

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Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL

Type: Centrifugal | Power: 1,200 watts | Dimensions: 11.8 x 19.7 x 19.7 inches

Because produce tends to lose some of its beneficial nutrients when heated, many people prefer cold juicers, which aim to keep ingredients at a low temperature during juicing. The Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL uses the brand’s “cold spin technology” to push produce through its cutting disc and mesh without increasing the juicer machine’s temperature. Compared to Breville’s Juice Fountain Cold Juicer, the XL has a wider chute for fitting bigger pieces of produce (and thus, resulting in less prep time) and comes in an array of display-worthy colors.

It’s equipped with Quiet, Fast and Boost modes, depending on the type of ingredients you’re juicing (and perhaps the time of day you’re doing so). As an added bonus, the appliance comes with the “Seal and Store Juicing Jug,” which keeps juice fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Pros:

  • Wide chute means less chopping
  • Has a quiet setting
  • Comes with a jug to store juice

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • The cord sits under the pitcher

Best Slow Juicer

Slow Operation Ensures Optimal Nutrient Retention

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Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer

Type: Masticating | Power: 150 watts | Dimensions: 7.1 x 8.8 x 16 inches

Another popular type of juicer is the slow juicer, which uses a lower speed to extract more juice from ingredients and process greens and soft fruits more thoroughly. The Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer is a top pick in this category, operating at just 43 revolutions per minute to ensure your juice retains all of its beneficial nutrients.  

This sleek slow juicer comes with both fine and coarse strainers so you can control the amount of pulp in your drink, and it excels at juicing leafy greens like kale, spinach and herbs. “This juicer is amazingly quiet and efficient. I find it pretty easy to clean, too,” writes one buyer. “The most astonishing part, however, is how well it extracts greens down into juice.”

Pros:

  • Self-cleaning
  • Quiet
  • Can be used to make other things, like ice cream

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Only one setting

Best Juicer For Beginners

Simplify Juicing And Save Counter Space

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Tribest Shine Vertical Juicer

Type: Masticating | Power: 200 watts | Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 17 inches

It’s easy to feel intimidated by juicers, especially huge, complex-looking ones. For beginners who are just starting to make their own juice, the Shine Cold Press Vertical Slow Juicer is a great option. It’s an easy-to-use masticating juicer that uses a slow speed to keep produce cool while juicing, which helps deliver a tremendous amount of nutrients and even helps your juicer last longer. It’s very durable and also has a triple-shift to help eliminate leaking.

A big bonus is that it’s compact in size, especially compared to other juicers. It’s only 5.5 inches in diameter, with a 2.5-inch chute that makes it easy to push fruits and veggies through. It comes with a produce slicer, cleaning brush, a pulp container and a pusher that helps you safely nudge your ingredients down to the blades. “[I’m] new to juicing so this device has made a believer out of me,” writes one buyer. “So easy to use, works amazingly and is easy to clean up.”

Pros:

  • Budget-friendly
  • Compact size
  • Uses cold-press technology for maximum nutrients

Cons:

  • Chute isn’t as big as other juicers

Best Juicer For Whole Fruit

Save Prep Time (And Dishes) By Dropping In Whole Fruit

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Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer

Type: Masticating | Power: 240 watts | Dimensions: 8 x 9. 5 x 19 inches

Large pieces of fruit are no match for the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer. This powerful juicer uses low-speed masticating technology to extract as many vitamins, minerals and enzymes as possible by crushing the food, then pressing it so that it never aerates. The extra wide chute accommodates large pieces of fruits and veggies so that chopping becomes a thing of the past, which shortens prep time considerably. A large pulp outlet decreases the amount of pulp you’ll experience and makes the machine easier to clean, and it’s versatile: you can use this to make smoothies, baby food and nut milks, among other things.

It doesn’t hurt that this juicer is also nice to look at. A sleek leather-like finish means it isn’t an eyesore on your countertop, and it comes in silver or gold. There’s also a flap-gate system meant to keep little hands from getting stuck.

Pros:

  • Quiet
  • Easy clean-up
  • Versatile use for other foods as well

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Requires attachments bought separately for certain uses (like smoothies)

Best Juicer For Greens

A Three-Step Masticating Process Squeezes The Most Juice From Produce

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Tribest Greenstar Elite Jumbo Twin Gear Complete Masticating Juicer

Type: Masticating | Power: 200 watts | Dimensions: 6. 8 x 18.6 x 12.4 inches

Unlike centrifugal juicers, masticating juicers make the most out of leafy greens. This pick from Greenstar has a three-step mastication process and is equipped with sharp stainless steel gears designed to break down food into small pieces, ideal for processing and juicing. It utilizes magnetic and bioceramic technology and the motor spins at 110 rpm to help retain the most nutrients and prevent oxidation. Plus, there are options to adjust the pressure for the pulp ejector to help keep it clean and running smoothly. 

“The volume of juice I get from it is terrific. The pulp is very dry, so I feel confident that I'm getting the maximum possible amount of juice out of each fruit or vegetable I put in,” one 5-star reviewer says.

Pros:

  • Has a reverse function to prevent jamming
  • Can also be used as a food processor to make other types food

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Bulky

Best Juicer Blender Combo

A Multitasking Appliance You’ll Want To Keep On Your Countertop

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Breville 3X Bluicer Pro

Type: Centrifugal | Power: 1,100 watts | Dimensions: 14. 1 x 15.7 x 17.7 inches

The aptly-named Breville 3X Bluicer Pro is a juicer and blender in one, making it one of the only combos on the market. Like the Juice Fountain, it’s equipped with Breville’s cold spin technology, plus it has a 1,100-watt base and ten speeds that help you get the most yield from your produce with optimal nutrient extraction. The extra-wide feed chute makes it easy to toss in ingredients of varying sizes without a lot of prep.

When you want to switch from juices to smoothies, the blender can be attached to the same base as the juicer. You can operate it manually or choose from one of its preset programs: Green Smoothie, Smoothie, Pulse/Ice Crush or Frozen Cocktail.

Aside from the convenience of having a juicer and blender in one, users also love how easy the Bluicer Pro is to clean. “I have had other juicers over the years. All were a hassle to clean up after use. The Bluicer is easy to set up, easier to use and cleanup is a breeze! This machine juices anything we try and does it well!”

Pros:

  • Wide chute for less prep time
  • Auto clean function
  • Space saver

Cons:

  • Can be loud

Masticating Vs. Centrifugal Juicers

Juicers are often classified as either “masticating” or “centrifugal.” The key differences are in the mechanics of how juice is extracted, impacting the results of each.

Masticating Juicers

Best for: People who juice regularly and/or want to make batches in advance; anyone who prioritizes nutrient density.

Masticating juicers cold press produce to extract juice at slow speeds and are generally considered superior at preserving the most nutrients. While they take longer to work, they extract more juice from the pulp, especially if you’re working with leafy greens like wheatgrass, spinach and kale. “A masticating juicer pushes less air into your juice, so it stays fresh and nutrient-rich longer than juice from a centrifugal juicer,” says Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND. That said, these machines tend to be more expensive and require more prep work. Another downside: “This type of juicer has a smaller chute and can only handle smaller pieces of produce. ”

Pros:

  • Superior at juicing leafy greens
  • Produces low-foam juice
  • Juice produced is more nutrient-rich than with masticating juicers

Cons:

  • Can be pricey
  • Smaller chutes mean extra cutting prep

Centrifugal Juicers

Best for: Beginner or casual juicers; people who are short on time and want to skip excess prepping.

Centrifugal juicers, on the other hand, grind produce with tiny teeth on a rapidly spinning basket, offering quicker results with less prep. They’re also especially good for juicing hard fruits and veggies. That said, they can be loud and often produce more foam than masticating machines. A centrifugal juicer is often a better choice for people who are just beginning to juice or don't have a lot of time to prep the fruits and vegetables. “They typically have larger chutes, reducing the need to chop up the produce into smaller pieces,” says Leah Forristall, RD, LDN. “They also have higher rotation speeds, meaning the job will be completed faster.”

Pros:

  • Ideal for juicing hard fruits and veggies
  • Easy to use for beginners
  • Can be more affordable than masticating juicers

Cons:

  • Not the best for juicing leafy greens
  • Can produce more foam than masticating juicers
  • Juice produced isn’t as nutrient-rich as with masticating juicers

Which Juicer Is Best For Home Use?

There are plenty of excellent options out there (and on this list). In general, we’d recommend getting a model that’s user-friendly and small enough for home use, yet powerful enough to press juice bar-quality drinks. For these reasons, we chose the Breville Juice Fountain Plus as our favorite centrifugal juicer and the Omega Juicer And Nutrition System as our top masticating machine.

What Are The Disadvantages Of Juicers?

While fresh-pressed fruit and veggie juice is an excellent way to consume a slew of natural vitamins and minerals, there are a few downsides, too. Depending on what ingredients are used, juices can contain a lot of sugar. To that, you’re also leaving nutrient and fiber-filled skins in the compost bin. It can also get expensive; while you’ll save money by skipping trips to the juice bar, buying several pounds of produce for a few glasses of juice can still become pricey. You also have to consider the time it may take for ingredient prep and proper cleanup for your machine.

Still, juicing is generally considered incredibly healthy (and cost-effective), especially if you’re conscious of the ingredients you’re using and you practice moderation.

TOP 10 best centrifugal juicers: rating 2022-2023

Juicers differ from each other by the principle of operation, and centrifugal ones have gained particular popularity.

The design includes a centrifuge, loading chamber, engine, containers. After placing a fruit or vegetable in the neck, strong pressure begins to act.

The speed increases, so does the pressure.

The fruit literally sticks to the walls, liquefies, releases its juice.

But at the stage of choosing an instrument, difficulties often arise.

In order not to regret buying a centrifugal juicer, you should be guided by this article.

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