Opting for one of the best juicers is a surefire way to boost your vegetable and fruit intake. Extracting vitamin-dense, fibrous drinks from a plate of produce, many people turn to these juicers to create zingy shots to wake them (and their digestive system) up for the morning, as well as making plant-based milks and even desserts.
We've tested dozens of market-leading juicers, whittling them down to a best juicer guide that will have the right option for every user, on any budget. When reviewing all of these juicers we looked for the yield per gram of produce we tested, and also considered how easy they were to clean and how successfully they tackle a range of ingredients. Here are our top picks.
Types of juicers
Before I get into the good stuff, it's worth explaining the difference between the two main types of juicer you'll see in this guide.
Centrifugal juicers are faster, cheaper, and noisier. As the name suggests, they use a high-powered motor to extract juice from shredded fruit and vegetables using centrifugal force, but this can result in a lower fiber content, as they blitz up ingredients before extracting.
Masticating / slow / cold-press juicers are typically a lot more expensive, but they're also slow and quiet. Again, as the name suggests, they break down your ingredients much like a chewing motion would, which generates less heat and will preserve fibers. This makes them a popular choice for those who want a juicer for health-related reasons.
The quick list
Here’s the best juicers you can buy right now based on our testing and reviews.
The first three products featured are slow juicers, and the rest are centrifugal. There's a budget and premium option for each type.
This Hurom masticating juicer consistently achieved high yields of juice, whether facing oranges, apples or berries. We found it to be incredibly efficient, and for a cold press juicer, not too fussy. This versatile slow juicer can also be used to make ice cream, nut milks, and tofu.
Looking for a budget-friendly slow juicer? The AMZCHEF Cold Press Juicer is our top recommendation. It really impressed us with its sheer value for money, and it also takes up a modest amount of space in the kitchen.
The Nama J3 is the most user-friendly model we tried when testing famously fiddly masticating juicers. A smaller and more portable version of Nama's iconic J2, the J3 slots neatly into smaller kitchens and is easy to use and clean. We particularly enjoyed the hands-free juicing chamber.
This Hamilton Beach juicer scored consistently across the board, making it our top pick of the centrifugal juicers we tested. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to use with a wide 3-inch chute. Plus, it achieved impressive juice yield results for a centrifugal design, and it's pretty affordable, too.
The cheapest option in this guide, the Nutribullet Juicer is ideal for plug-in-and-go juicing. Its wide feeding chute can fit a whole apple with no prep needing, and it can produce an entire jug of juice in around one minute. Cleaning is straightforward, and its simple controls are ideal for beginners.
For bulk juicing, the Breville Juice Fountain Elite is our top pick. It comes with two speeds for added control, and it can hold up to 1.1 quarts of juice at a time. With 1000 watts of power, we found that it can handle tough produce such as carrots and kale with ease.
The best juicers you can buy today
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Best slow juicer
It's an expensive option, but the Hurom HAA was our top performer across all our tests. This masticating juicer consistently produced very high yields of 63% in orange juice (the only juicer we tested to hit over 60%) and an immense 79% for the apple and kale juice test. Noise levels were also among the lowest, at 77dB when some of the models we tested hit over 90dB.
Whether looking to make classic orange juice or a vegetable-packed green juice, we were impressed by the efficiency and great taste of everything this model produces. Not to mention, the HAA Slow Juicer looks particularly good and modern in any of the three shades available.
This level of performance does come at a high price, which will not be accessible to everyone. The extra components and nozzles also require a bit more focus to assemble than the simplest juicers available. But, it’s these same components which make it possible for the juicer to produce other recipes like ice cream, nut milks and tofu, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.
Read our full Hurom HAA Slow Juicer review.
Best budget slow juicer
AMZCHEF is one of those brands you'll see on sale at Amazon and think, 'that's a good price, but I don't know if it'll perform'. Well, when we put it to the test, we were surprised to find that the AMZCHEF Cold Press Juicer ZM1902 can hold its own.
Sure, the construction is as plastic-y as you might expect from a sub-$100 slow juicer, and it's not backed by any kind of warranty, but we did manage to get some decent juice out of the AMZCHEF, and it also takes up a very small amount of counter space compared to other cold press juicers.
It hit 80dB in testing, which is louder than some cold press juicers but still very manageable, and we also found that assembly was straightforward due to the fact that it comes in just four parts.
Read our full AMZCHEF Cold Press Juicer ZM1902 review.
Best premium cold press juicer
It's an expensive option, but the Nama J3 Cold Press Juicer is the most user-friendly juicer our Homes Editor has tested. The J3 is a smaller and more portable alternative to Nama's much-loved J2 juicer, which allows you to add all of your ingredients in one go for hands-free slow juicing.
In our tests, there was nothing this juicer could not handle. It made light work of carrot and ginger, and produced some of the creamiest nut milk we've tried.
Cleaning is also a breeze with this juicer, with its fully removable parts that can be rinsed after each use, and very few grooves for fiber to latch onto. You can choose from two filter sizes depending on your desired level of fiber, and the Nama recipe book provides an extensive list of recipes, which we enjoyed sampling when testing.
It's also backed by an impressive 15 year warranty, which shows how confident Nama is in its premium construction.
Read our full Nama J3 Cold Press Juicer review.
Best centrifugal juicer
The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer Extractor looks like it might struggle to compete with other juicers on the market, due to its slight size, simple design and sub-$100 price.
However, it consistently produced some of the highest yields of any centrifugal juicer we tested and while it wasn’t as effective with leafy greens as the masticating models, it still performed surprisingly well and beat out juicers more than five times its price.
Many customers will appreciate the juicer’s extra large pulp container and wide feed chute, which are both easy to clean and efficient to use.
It was prone to vibration and movement when initially turned on, due to its low weight, and was the loudest of any juicer we tested, reaching 91.3 dB. Still, we believe most people would happily accept a brief blare of noise in exchange for juicing efficiency at this very competitive price.
Read our full Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor review.
Best budget centrifugal juicer
The Nutribullet Juicer is one of the simplest juicers of any on the market, with a built-in pulp collector and sturdy compact design. This results in a light yet stable model, which can be assembled and disassembled quickly.
The feed chute is three inches wide, accommodating a range of whole fruits and vegetables, while the juice jug comes with a practical lid. Speed and ease of use are some of the big benefits of the Nutribullet, which is priced affordably — under $100 at most retailers.
This low price does mean that you’re missing out on advanced extraction capabilities. We found that leafy greens and other tough vegetables were not efficiently juiced; the Nutribullet was much better suited to softer fruits, performing well on recipes like pineapple, mango and orange juice. For anyone who just wants to juice and go, focusing on flavor rather than nutrient extraction, this is a compelling option.
Read our full Nutribullet Juicer review.
Best premium centrifugal juicer
The Breville Juice Fountain Elite is expensive for a centrifugal-style juicer, but it packs a punch with 1000 Watts of power. This helps it to process tougher items such as kale and carrots more easily than less expensive centrifugal models — all while retaining a simple design for efficient assembly and cleaning.
What’s more, this Breville juicer includes a wide chute and large-volume containers, so that users can make vast amounts of juice with no problem at all.
Regular users will enjoy the ability to toggle between a low and high setting, depending on the ingredients they’re using, to ensure maximum extraction. The juicer can get loud though, reaching a volume of 87dB in our tests due to the 13,000 RPM motor in action, and our tests found that it didn’t produce quite as much juice as some high-end masticating models.
So, it might not be the overall best juicer, but this is a reliable choice no matter what juice you’re making.
Read our full Breville Juice Fountain Elite review.
How we test
I'm the Managing Editor for Homes at Tom's Guide, and I've been testing juicers and other kitchen gadgets for nearly 6 years.
Now I own one, I don't know what I'd do without my juicer. Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I immediately make a big batch of immunity shots (ginger, lemon and turmeric, thank me later) in my trusty juicer. And I also treat myself to the occasional green juice when I need a vitamin kick.
We tested each juicer in a home setting to assess how well it would work in the average consumer's kitchen. We made a range of recipes, designed to test the juicers' abilities with different types of produce. This included softer fruits like pineapple and berries, firmer and more involved ingredients such as whole apples, and leaft greens like spinach and kale.
As we made each juice, we also assessed how loud the juicers were as they worked, the stability and size of the model, and the ease of the whole experience.
Finally, we considered the clean-up process, including disassembly and reassembly, in order to get a full picture of how it would be to own and regularly use these units.
Test results
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Orange Juice Yield (%) | Apple and Kale Juice Yield (%) | Beetroot, Blueberries and Strawberry Juice Yield (%) | Noise (dB) |
Aicok Wide Mouth Centrifugal Juicer | 40 | 64 | 61 | 88.8 |
Bella High Power Juice Extractor | 59 | 62 | 63.6 | 87.6 |
Breville The Juice Fountain Compact | 56 | 70 | 67 | 84.2 |
Breville The Juice Fountain Elite | 57 | 70 | 60 | 87 |
Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer | 56 | 58 | 65 | 73.5 |
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor | 45 | 70 | 71 | 91.3 |
Hurom HAA Slow Juicer | 63 | 79.5 | 67 | 77 |
Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer EVO820 | 51 | 64 | 59 | 69.5 |
Kuvings Masticating Slow Juicer NJE-3580U | 59 | 60 | 61.5 | 73.7 |
Nutribullet Juicer | 58 | 65 | 62.5 | 89 |
Omega J8006HDS | 54 | 78.5 | 59 | 71.7 |
Oster Self-Cleaning Professional Juice Extractor | 53 | 51 | 60 | 87 |
Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5000 | 56 | 75 | 67 | 69.3 |
How to choose
Not every juicer is created equal. Before you check out our favorites, here are some things to bear in mind.
Centrifugal, masticating, or twin gear?
Most juicers fall into one of these three categories:
- Centrifugal juicers use a cutting disc with sharp blades to shred produce at high speeds, introducing higher levels of oxidation (10,000+ revolutions per minute). Not preferred for leafy greens. Loud. Less expensive.
- Masticating juicers (i.e., cold press) use an auger to slowly force fruit through a strainer (40 to 80 rpm). This process is much slower, but better for preserving flavor and nutrition. Produces roughly 30% higher yield than centrifugal juicers. Quieter. Expensive.
- Twin gear juicers (also considered cold press) use dual gears to push food through a strainer (60 to 120 rpm). High yield. Preserves flavor. Expensive.
For further info, check out our guide on masticating vs centrifugal juicer: which is best?
How many speeds?
The more speed settings a juicer has, the more user control it offers. Lower speeds are meant for soft greens and fruits (like spinach, oranges, plums, grapes, tomatoes); higher speeds are for hard fruits and veggies (like apples, carrots, celery).
What's the feed chute diameter?
The larger the feed chute, the less prep time you'll spend chopping groceries into smaller pieces. A chute diameter of 2 to 3 inches is common for cheaper models — but wider is always better.
What about noise pollution?
Not unlike your common blender, these machines can create quite the racket (particularly at higher speeds). But not all of them. Masticating juicers are quieter, grinding away at 60 decibels or less, which is roughly the volume of normal conversation.
How's the warranty?
Just like any other household appliance, it can be worthwhile to back up your juicer with a solid warranty. Not sure what parts are covered? A quick phone call to the manufacturer should clear everything up.
Save or splurge?
If juicing is a permanent fixture of your fitness routine, investing in a premium model might cost upward of $500. Wider feed chutes, multiple speed options and better-quality parts are all hallmarks of the more expensive machines. But if your juicing needs are casual, you can still try it out for less than $100.
Juicer FAQs
Which juicer has the least waste?
Generally speaking, masticating juicers will produce less waste versus centrifugal. This is because the juicing process is slower, but more thorough — using an auger to force the fruit through a strainer, rather than shredding it at high speed. Consequently, you will generally get a higher juice yield from a masticating design.
However, this isn’t always the case, as our test results show. While the masticating process is more efficient on the whole, performance can vary from model-to-model, and in some cases, a centrifugal design can even surpass masticating in juice yield. Such is the case when you compare the performance between the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor and the Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer on apple and kale juice in our tests (70% vs 58%). Of course, an individual product’s performance can also vary depending on the ingredients. For instance, the aforementioned Cuisinart juicer surpassed the Hamilton Beach juicer when it came to juicing pure orange juice.
For this reason, to find the juicer which offers the least amount of waste, you need to consider its performance across a range of ingredients. That’s where we can help — as part of our tests, each juicer had to produce orange juice, apple and kale juice and beetroot, blueberries and strawberries juice. So we could see how each model fared in all kinds of juicing situations and how much waste it actually produced. Check out the table above for side-by-side comparisons.
