We Tested Dozens of Juicers — These Are the 7 Best Juicers Worth Your Counter Space

The Hamilton Beach Masticating Slow Juicer stood out to me during testing because it’s so much quieter than I expected a juicer to be. It’s a masticating juicer, which means it presses and crushes the produce, unlike traditional centrifugal juicers, which extract using a high-speed blade and can be very loud. It’s simple to operate and clean. It’s even quiet enough to use while still carrying on a conversation.

I tested it with a carrot, apple, and orange blend, followed by a green juice made with kale, ginger, apple, and lemon. The juice was smooth and pulp-free. I was impressed with how much moisture it removed, indicating efficient extraction.

I’ll admit that I rarely juice at home anymore, primarily because these machines are notoriously hard to clean, but this one makes it so much easier. It breaks down into multiple pieces, making it easy to rinse each part clean (and all removable components are top-rack dishwasher-safe).

The Hamilton Beach is also beginner-friendly. While I had to reference the instruction manual at the beginning, setup becomes intuitive after the first or second try (my 8-year-old was able to put it together after a few uses).

If noise has stopped you from using a juicer or if cleanup has made you quit in the past, the Hamilton Beach Masticating Slow Juicer might change your mind.

The Omega High Speed Juicer with Large Chute was the most affordable juicer we tested. It’s an entry-level option for anyone curious about juicing without committing to a higher price tag. This is a centrifugal (high-speed) juicer, which means it uses fast-spinning blades to extract juice quickly, rather than slowly pressing produce the way masticating models do.

I tested this juicer with a mix of apples, kale, oranges, lemon, carrots, and celery. The juice itself came out very smooth with no noticeable pulp in the glass. The leftover pulp was reasonably dry, though not as dry as the pulp I saw from the masticating juicer I tested. For a high-speed model at this price point, the extraction was solid, and the juice tasted fresh and clean.

This juicer is loud — similar to a blender running at full speed. It easily drowned out the TV, and I had to raise my voice to talk over it. If you’re planning to juice early in the morning or in a shared space, keep that in mind.

Cleanup is functional but time-consuming. There are multiple parts, and while nothing was too complicated to wash, it takes time to rinse and clean each piece. Most parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe, but some are too large to fit comfortably in my dishwasher.

This model is very powerful and requires minimal prep time to make the juice. The large chute means you don’t need to cut produce into small pieces, which can save a lot of time.

One important caveat: As a registered dietitian, I was disappointed by some of the health claims in the included recipe book, which suggested that juice could “balance pH” or “heal gut inflammation” while citing research on whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing can have a place in a whole-foods diet, but it’s not the same as eating whole produce.

However, keeping this in mind, I still like this model for a simple, but effective, budget-friendly way to get started juicing at home.

The Nutribullet Juicer is great for anyone new to juicing or looking for a high-speed centrifugal juicer that’s easy to understand and use. It doesn’t have a steep learning curve. During testing, it handled a wide range of produce without trouble.

I tested this juicer with carrots, apples, oranges, kale, celery, and lemon. The juice came out smooth and pulp-free, while the leftover pulp was moderately dry. This juicer is loud and comparable to other centrifugal models. It’s roughly the volume of a vacuum cleaner, and I wouldn’t want to have a conversation while it’s running. That said, this is pretty standard for high-speed juicers and unlikely to surprise most buyers.

What makes this juicer especially good for beginners is its size and simplicity. It’s lighter than many juicers, easy to assemble, and powerful enough to handle both soft and fibrous produce. It also comes with helpful recipe ideas, including suggestions for using leftover pulp.

Cleanup was about what I expected for this category. There are multiple parts, and while none are difficult to clean, it does take time, especially the sieve, which requires the scrub brush Nutribullet provides to entirely remove pulp and residue. Some parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe, though they didn’t all fit in my dishwasher.

Overall, if you’re new to juicing or want a straightforward, high-speed juicer that does the job without a lot of bells and whistles, the Nutribullet Juicer is a good place to start.

The Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer stands out as the easiest juicer to clean among the models tested. “There are a lot of parts, but they’re all fairly easy to clean,” says registered dietitian and Everyday Health writer SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD, who tested this model. If you’ve been turned off by juicing because of cleanup, this model removes one of the most significant barriers to regular use.

Shoemaker tested this juicer with a variety of ingredients, including beets, kale, spinach, grapefruit, apple, orange, tangerine, and carrot. “There was a lot of pulp, but it was very dry,” says Shoemaker. “We tried to re-juice the pulp and barely got anything out of it.” Drier pulp means more juice and less sticky cleanup.

Noise levels were moderate for a juicer. It wasn’t quiet enough to watch TV over, but it wasn’t painfully loud either, according to Shoemaker. Size-wise, it’s fairly compact for a cold-press juicer, making it easier to store or leave out on the counter without taking up too much space.

“It has a very small feed chute, so everything needs to be cut prior to juicing,” notes Shoemaker, which adds extra prep time. But overall, if cleanup has been the biggest thing holding you back from juicing at home, the Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer might help you take the leap.

The Hamilton Beach Professional Super Chute Easy Clean Juice Extractor is the most powerful juicer we tested. This is a centrifugal juicer designed for speed and strength. It’s best for people who are very serious about juicing and want fast results with minimal prep. If you’re someone who wants to make large batches of juice at a time, this is your juicer.

Shoemaker tested this juicer using carrots, apples, oranges, grapefruit, and spinach. The juice itself came out “very smooth,” while the leftover pulp was dry and “mostly seemed completely disintegrated.” One standout feature is the oversized food chute. “I could put whole apples in without needing to cut or core them,” she says, which majorly cuts down on prep time.

The high power comes with trade-offs, starting with noise. This was by far the loudest juicer tested. “Extremely loud. Even on the lowest setting,” Shoemaker says. “It sounds like an airplane taking off.” In fact, she never even tried the high setting. “The low setting was already so extremely powerful and loud.”

There are multiple parts, though Shoemaker notes it’s “fairly easy to clean,” thanks in part to tools included designed to remove pulp from tight spaces. It’s loud and large, but for high-volume juicers, this machine absolutely does the job.

The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is our favorite option for daily juicing, primarily for its hands-off operation. It’s a masticating juicer built for people who juice regularly and want something a little more upscale. The ability to load produce, start the machine, and step away is a standout feature for anyone who juices regularly.

Tori Martinet, MS, RD, dietitian and owner of Tori’s Table, tested the Nama J2 with carrots, cucumber, apple, beets, various greens, ginger, and turmeric. She even used it to make almond milk. She reports the extraction was efficient and consistent. “The pulp was fairly dry, and it didn’t feel like a lot — an acceptable amount in the bin for a full hopper of produce,” she says.

Martinet also notes this juicer has a reasonable noise level. “It was surprisingly quiet, not as loud as a blender — maybe the volume of a moderate TV,” she says. While cleanup does require some effort to clean the individual pieces, the design feels very intentional. “The area where the pulp comes out — famous for being hard to clean — is designed with a trapdoor so it’s much easier,” she adds.

Design and usability are major selling points. “I love the design. I love that it was clearly built with the knowledge that it would need to be cleaned, and I really love that you can turn it on and walk away from it,” Martinet says. “The instructions are helpful, and the packaging is beautiful and luxurious.”

If juicing is already part of your daily routine or you want a machine that makes it easier to commit, the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is one of the most thoughtfully designed options available. 

The Tribest Shine Kitchen Co. Multi-Batch Compact Cold Press Juicer is the best option for small spaces on our list. Its slim footprint lets you keep a juicer on hand without giving up precious counter or storage space.

Martinet says that despite the small hopper, extraction was better than expected. “The output volume of juice was a little higher than I expected for how small the hopper is.” That said, the juice texture leaned thicker. “The juice was kind of pulpy,” says Martinet, which may appeal to some for the extra fiber, but not those who prefer smooth juice.

The Tribest’s noise levels are reasonable for a juicer, according to Martinet. “It was a lower volume than a blender for sure, but you might need to turn up your TV if you juiced super close to it.”

Martinet says cleanup was typical for a juicer in this category, with several parts to disassemble and wash. She reports that some components fit together snugly, which required a bit more effort when taking the juicer apart, but hopes this improves with regular use.

Similar to the Nama Cold Press, the Tribest allows you to fill the juicer with multiple ingredients and walk away. It’s also designed to be travel-friendly, with compact dimensions and a light weight. “I love the more compact size,” Martinet says. For small kitchens or when storage is limited, the Tribest Shine is a fantastic choice.