7 Best Masticating Juicers of 2024, Tested by Experts

Kuvings juicers have consistently delivered strong performance and user-friendly experiences in our Lab tests and the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer maintains this reputation.

Notable for its quick and easy operation, it produces delicious pulp-free juice while maintaining room temperature. Recent testing revealed impressive juice yield, particularly with sweet-tasting apple and carrot juices. The 3.5-inch feed tube accommodates whole apples, reducing preparation time and the smaller 1.5-inch feed tube handles whole carrots.

This juicer also stands out with features like nesting juice and pulp cups for convenient storage, along with a wider pulp gasket that eases the often challenging cleaning process. The citrus attachment is an exciting addition, transforming this masticating juicer into a citrus juicer. Kuvings further solidifies its product with a 15-year limited warranty, emphasizing confidence in its durability and performance.

The Ninja Cold Press Pro features a convenient one-touch button for easy operation — start, stop and reverse functions are all accessible with a single touch. Affordability is a key advantage of this juicer compared to its competitors, offering a cost-effective option without compromising on performance.

In our tests this model delivered sweet-tasting carrot and apple juice with a minimal amount of pulp in the apple juice and none in the carrot juice. The juices maintained a temperature below 70º F, crucial for retaining maximum vitamins, minerals, enzymes and flavor.

It has a smaller feed tube, necessitating pre-cutting of fruits and veggies, and operates at a slightly slower pace, but is easy to clean. It includes a cleaning brush, though our testing found it less necessary than other models. The three strainers are easy to clean with a sponge, and all components, excluding the motor base, are dishwasher-safe. Its compact size makes it suitable for countertops or cupboards with limited space.

The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer seamlessly combines aesthetic appeal with impressive functionality. This juicer stands out by allowing you to effortlessly process various fruits and vegetables, including whole apples, without the need for manual feeding — just turn it on and let it self-feed.

In our juicer evaluation, the Nama demonstrated its prowess by producing sweet carrot and apple juice with minimal foam. Notably, it outperformed other models by yielding more juice and less pulp, effectively extracting every last drop. This juicer also incorporates safety mechanisms, requiring precise assembly for operation. Despite some assembly challenges, the juicer includes a dual-ended cleaning tool, crucial for tackling its intricate mesh pulp strainer during cleanup.

This robust, albeit pricier, juicer is crafted entirely from food-grade stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability and weightiness. The left side employs a system for grinding produce into an ultrafine pulp, while the right side features a powerful 5,400-pound hydraulic press that extracts every last drop of juice from this superfine pulp.

Recent Lab testing showcased its ability to produce apple, kale and carrot juices without any sediment, offering a clean and sweet taste with vibrant color, minimal foam and bone-dry pulp. While the two-step and somewhat manual process of this masticating juicer requires a bit more involvement, the result is a rewarding yield of silky-smooth juice.

All stainless steel components are easily cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher, and the juicer comes with a 12-year transferable warranty, emphasizing its longevity and quality.

Simplifying the cleanup process, this masticating juicer diverges from the norm by featuring heavy-duty plastic strainers with easily cleaned large vertical grooves, eliminating the need for meticulous scrubbing of metal mesh strainers.

Its tilted juicing chamber leverages gravity to pour out more juice, minimizing internal mess for a hassle-free cleanup. The convenience extends further with a trap door facilitating the effortless removal of fruit and veggie pulp, reducing the effort required for thorough cleaning.

Beyond its cleaning prowess, our Lab testing revealed that this model produces exceptionally fresh-tasting green juice. Testers appreciated the versatility offered by the fine or coarse strainer, allowing users to control the amount of pulp in their juice. Whether you prefer pulpy orange juice or silky smooth cucumber juice, this juicer delivers on taste while easing the post-juicing cleanup routine.

The Omega Cold Press Juicer, a recent addition to the Omega lineup, streamlines batch juicing for meal prep. It boasts an extra-large hopper, accommodating a generous 68 ounces of produce with minimal preparation required.

This feature allows users to load the hopper with an assortment of fruits and vegetables, enabling the juicer to self-feed. Adding to its convenience, the juicer includes a 60-second memory feature, recalling the last rotation and operation used — ideal for continuous juicing, such as processing a large quantity of carrots.

Safety measures include an audible alert and automatic shutdown when the lid is open, preventing potential injuries. During testing, the juicer demonstrated effective operation, albeit at a slightly slower pace compared to other models. The yielded carrot juice impressed with its sweet and earthy flavor, presenting only a minor amount of pulp in the juice body. A

ssembly proved to be hassle-free, contributing to the overall user-friendly experience, and the juicer's minimal components facilitate easy storage.

The NutriBullet Slow Juicer features a 3-inch wide chute that accommodates large pieces of fruits and veggies, with a smaller section catering to thinner ingredients. The simplified mechanism makes it easier to clean than other juicers with narrower designs and more intricate parts.

Initial tests demonstrated impressive results, extracting 1 cup of apple juice from three apples, a comparable yield to larger, more powerful juicers in our evaluation. The juicer operates relatively quietly and its no-drip spout facilitates easy pouring of juice. The juicer includes a recipe book offering tips on juicing and creative options like using leftover pulp for cooking and baking.