8 Best Spiralizers, According to Testing

As the name suggests, this OXO model offers easy-to-use suction features for enhanced grip. In fact, in Lab testing, it scored higher than any other model across the board for ease of use, performance, clear blade labeling and storage.

While it costs a bit more than some spiralizers (especially for one with only three blades), it's clearly built to last. We found that the suction lever made it easy to stick and remove the spiralizer from countertops. The suction was so good, in fact, that this pick excelled in our hard vegetable tests, where a little extra pressure is required.

This model comes with a handy blade storage container and we found that it easily assembles and disassembles for cleaning. Due to its compact design and height, you won't be able to collect the resulting noodles in a bowl, so we suggest using a sheet tray instead.

At just over $30, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better value countertop spiralizer on the market than this Farberware model. As you would expect for the price, it’s a no-frills option but it comes with three stainless steel color-coded blades that performed very well in our Lab tests.

That said, testers noted that the ribbon blade did not perform as well as competitors. Some other places it fell short: Only two blades can be stored (one remains attached to the blade insert), it has no suction release lever and it’s not dishwasher safe. But if you’re new to spiralizing, and not sure how much you’ll ultimately use a gadget like this, it makes for an excellent starter choice.

Our top handheld pick comes from OXO and was selected for its accuracy, versatility and reliable user-friendly design. Similar to OXO's countertop model, this handheld option comes with three colored blades that can be neatly and safely stored.

Our Lab tests found that this model worked particularly well on produce with a width no greater than 2.5 inches. Wider than that, and you'll have to trim down to size of your veggie. OXO also makes one- and two-blade handheld options at even lower price points, too.

Paderno is a well-known brand when it comes to spiralizers and it remains a top performer in our Lab tests. Our favorite model is this seven-blade spiralizer which, at under $30, is very affordable.

Aside from terrific blade performance and ease of use, we loved that this spiralizer safely folds down into one piece (although this can make setting it up a slightly slower process). Three of the blades are stored in compartment drawers, and unlike other brands, the blade insert safely folds down into an internal compartment, making it compact and safe to store as one piece.

What kept the Paderno from being our top pick? The blades are not as clearly labeled as they could be and the countertop suction was not as strong or easy to remove from the counter.

If you’re short on space or spiralizing for one, a handheld spiralizer could be your best solution. With over 9,000 five-star reviews, Amazon users say they love this Veggetti model, which is also a bargain pick at under $25. We love that there’s no need to switch out blades, as either side offers a different noodle thickness with two different stainless steel cutters.

While Amazon reviewers say they love how compact it is (along with the fact that it's dishwasher-safe), they also note the thicker side is much easier to use than the thinner side, warning that some vegetables may turn mushy with the smaller setting that more resembles angel hair pasta.

We appreciate that the cones on these spiralizers easily click onto the brand's top-performing “Y” and Julienne vegetable peelers. However, we didn’t find it as versatile as other models we tried, as the produce had to be cut down to fit inside the cones. (Due to its cone-shaped design, we found these Kuhn Rikon handheld models worked well with thinner carrots.) Online reviewers note that this would be a great option for topping off salads rather than making bowls full of noodles.

The flat peeler makes noodles and the julienne peeler makes flat ribbons. Lab experts note that the blades are made from carbon steel, which means that you'll need to handwash and dry them to prevent rusting.

An Amazon best-seller with over 113,000 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, this handy tool is both a chopper and a spiralizer. If you're looking to cut down on single-use products, this option can handle several different kitchen tasks, too.

It also shares many of the hallmarks of our favorite spiralizers: It's dishwasher-safe, has stainless steel cutters and, because the four blades tuck neatly into the roomy 1.2-liter tray, takes up minimal cabinet space. We rated it highly as a vegetable chopper, but if you want to focus on zoodles, pick one of two blades: A thinner one for julienne-like spirals and a thicker ribbon option.

If you've already invested in a KitchenAid stand mixer, kit it out with this attachment that's less bulky than a standalone spiralizer. This one comes with four types of spiral blades and an optional peeling blade, so you can customize the noodles' thickness: tight spirals or shavings, or thicker, luxe ribbons. It can even core apples!

Another perk: Since this KitchenAid attachment uses the power of the mixer's motor to operate, you won't have to hand-crank anything. Online reviewers say they love how speedy this tool makes prep work, as well as how simple clean-up is (the blades are all top-rack dishwasher-safe).