After a Decade of Testing 50+ Juicers, These 3 Are the Best

While we've tested many more juicers than those listed here, these are the additional models we would recommend:

• HUROM H320 Slow Juicer: This batch juicer features a sleek design, and we didn't find it to be too loud in our testing. However, we found the taste of the apple juice to be astringent and the juicing process to be slower than other models.
• Omega JC2022GY11 Slow Masticating Cold Press Juicer: A new masticating juicer model from Omega, this one makes batch juicing even easier thanks to its extra-large, 68-ounce hopper, which requires minimal fruit and veggie prep. However, we found the juicing operation to be slightly slower than that of other top models we've tested.
• Nutribullet Slow Masticating Juicer: The Nutribullet Slow Juicer comes with the basics you need at an entry-level price point and produced some tasty juice. We found it to be slower and noisier than some of our competitors.
• Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer: We loved that all parts are dishwasher-safe and that this model was easy to assemble; however, it struggled to juice kale during our testing.
• Hamilton Beach Premium Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer: This fuss-free juicer is priced around $120 — affordable for this category — and it performed well in our Lab testing; however, we did find it to be on the louder side.
• Breville Juice Fountain Elite: Breville's Juice Fountain Elite is a top-notch juicer that powered through sturdy fruits and vegetables more quickly (and quietly!) than most juicers we tested. However, keep in mind that this model takes up a lot of counter space.
• Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer REVO830W: This model boasted a quick and easy juicing operation that yielded delicious, pulp-free juice. While Kuvings offers a 15-year limited warranty on this product, it is a pricey model.
• Pure Juicer Two-Stage Juicer: This Pure Juicer model offers 5,400 pounds of hydraulic pressure to force every last drop of juice from your fruits and veggies, as evidenced by the bone-dry pulp. And the resulting juice tasted very sweet and clean. But it costs more than $2,000, and the juicing process is quite lengthy.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we have tested over 50 juicers, including masticating juicers (also known as cold-press or slow juicers) and centrifugal juicers.

✔️ Style of feed tube: There are two methods of feeding fruits and veggies into a juicer: vertical and horizontal.

• With a horizontal juicer, you feed fruits and vegetables into the left side, and juice is extracted from the right. These models have been around for longer than vertical juicers and have proved to be slower in testing.
  
• As for vertical juicers, you feed ingredients at the top, and juice is collected at the bottom. Vertical juicers typically have a more intuitive design, making setup, juicing and cleanup simpler than those of horizontal models. This is often in part due to their larger feed tubes.

✔️ Size of feed tube: The larger the tube, the less prep work — i.e., chopping — you’ll have to do. In general, there are three different sizes of juicer feed tubes.

• Standard feed tubes: These are narrow and require more prep work, as fruits and vegetables need to be cut into smaller pieces to fit. You will find this style of feed tube in horizontal models most commonly.
• Wide-mouth feed tubes: Some models feature larger openings that can accommodate whole or larger pieces of produce, reducing prep time, as seen in the Breville and Cuisinart models on this list. These models may also have an additional section designed to accommodate thin items, such as celery and kale, for maximum efficiency. You tend to find this on horizontal models.
• Self-feeding/batch hoppers: Found in some masticating juicers, these allow you to load multiple fruits or vegetables at once, and the juicer automatically feeds them. Juicers like the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer have this style of feed tube. These are only found on horizontal models.

✔️ Juice pitcher and pulp containers: Almost all juicers we've tested come with pitchers and pulp containers, but they vary quite a lot from brand to brand. While it's best to select a juicer based on its performance, rather than the containers, there are some features that we appreciate in these containers. It's great if both containers nest inside each other for easy storage, and if the juice pitcher has a spout, handle and measurements, it makes for superior ease of use.

✔️ Pour spout stopper: While not all juicers come with this, we appreciate it when a juicer comes with a built-in pour spout stopper. They help control the flow of juice, prevent spills when the juice pitcher is not positioned underneath the machine and also help you mix juice evenly within the juicer before pouring it out into your pitcher.

✔️ Accessories: Some juicers come with different-sized strainers, allowing for varying amounts of pulp in juices and smoothies. A very fine strainer would reduce the amount of pulp, resulting in a silky smooth finish, while a strainer with larger holes would allow some pulp to pass through, yielding a more viscous juice with added fiber. Some juicers can be used to make sauces, purees, nut butter, sorbets or even pasta depending on the variety of strainers provided. If you choose a machine with these types of accessories, look for included cleaning brushes to keep things sanitary.

✔️ Ease of cleaning: Juicers, by design, have numerous parts, and they 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. Some even come with multiple cleaning brushes to thoroughly clean different parts.

✔️ Power: It's worth considering the wattage for centrifugal juicers, particularly if you intend to juice tougher items like celery or greens. Look for models with 1,000 watts or greater to juice hearty ingredients. Weaker motors may stop working mid-juice because they can overheat and require cooling. When it comes to masticating juicers, the force exerted is more important than the wattage (which tends to be low), as fruits and veggies are crushed and pressed to separate the juice from the pulp.

✔️ Warranty: Juicers are pricey appliances, so it’s worth checking warranty information to ensure you’ll be satisfied for years to come.

✔️ Centrifugal juicers juice 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 seven seconds in a centrifugal juicer, while it took upwards of one 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 eliminate the foam.

✔️ Slow juicers, or masticating juicers, typically have a narrow vertical chute that guides ingredients into a chamber where a rotating auger presses them. The fresh juice is squeezed 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 the gentle process is believed to preserve nutrients better than high-speed juicers that generate heat, which can affect the taste of the final product. Masticating juicers tend to be more expensive than centrifugal juicers.

Slow juicers, also known as masticating juicers, tend to be more expensive than their centrifugal counterparts because their design involves more complex machinery with additional parts, ensuring the juice remains unheated during extraction. Generally, more expensive models feature high-quality parts that are durable and produce high-quality juice.

While affordable options exist, a reliable, long-lasting juicer capable of making excellent juice will typically cost a few hundred dollars. Many top cold press juicers, like the Nama, also come with generous warranties — the Nama offers a 15-year warranty. Bottom line: if you plan to use a juicer regularly, investing in a quality model is well worth it.

1. Toss as much of the pulp as possible into your compost bin or trash can before washing to avoid clogging your sink.
2. Then, wash the pulp container and juice collecting cup by hand (or in the dishwasher if they're dishwasher-safe), but note that some pulp and sugars may stick if you aren't planning to run the dishwasher promptly.
3. Rinse other parts (like the auger and lid). If they need a deeper clean, soak them in warm, soapy water first.
4. Use a stiff-bristled brush to clean the strainer to remove as much residue as possible.
5. Opt for a bottle brush to get into any crevices.
6. Allow all parts to dry completely before reassembling.

If your juicer has lasted for many years or even a decade with a well-functioning motor, there's no need to upgrade right away.

However, newer models offer more advanced features and attachments than ever before, making the juicing process easier and more versatile.

For example, we find batch juicers like the Nama to be particularly impressive. They feature large hoppers that allow you to load fruits and vegetables, close the lid and let the juicer self-feed and extract juice without any additional effort on your part. Some models also come with attachments that add even more versatility to your new juicer, such as a citrus juicer attachment or a pasta extruder.

Eva Bleyer has professionally tested all kinds of kitchen equipment, from oven ranges to kitchen scales to blenders. Since joining the Good Housekeeping Institute, she has tested more than 20 different juicers. Eva grew up with a mom who was always juicing at home and as a trained chef with a background in health-supportive cooking, she also has years of experience using juicers. She loves using them for everything from making beet-juice-infused pasta dough to spicy ginger turmeric shots.

As director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, Nicole Papantoniou oversees all content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013. She has also worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular air fryers and recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and has tested many juicers.