The best juicer to buy in 2024, tried and tested for the freshest drinks

A good juicer is a little luxury that can transform your life. A juicer is far from a kitchen essential, but you'll never have better juice than when it's freshly-squeezed. 

However, if you've been in the market for a juicer for a while, you'll know that they can get expensive. When a good juicer can set you back hundreds of dollars, it pays off to know which juicers are actually worth the money, and which aren't.

I've been a product tester for years, and the team and I have examined a wide range of juicers. From the best centrifugal juicers to the best cold press juicer, we've made gallons of juice in our scientific test kitchen, as well as in our own homes, for a sense of how these appliances fare in more everyday conditions.

We assess how easy they are to use, how easy they are to clean, if they represent good value for money, and even if they'll look good in your home. Most importantly, we find out firsthand if these juicers actually make good juice. 

The Quick List

We'll get into the specifics later. If you just want the headlines, these are the best juicers at a glance.

The best juicers 2024

Best juicer overall

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This juicer can tackle soft or firm fruits, large or small chunks, and only produce a tiny amount of dry pulp. The Kuvings EVO820 features a feed chute that's wide enough to fit whole apples. A flip gate controls access to the chute, letting fruit in and keeping fingers out. 

The Kuvings EVO820 made exceptionally clear and clean juices and creamy smoothie bowls on test. This machine can even make almond milk, though you might want to strain it through a filter for a thinner consistency. Though this juicer is not dishwasher-safe, it comes with its own scrubs and brushes for quick and easy cleaning. 

The biggest issue is its size. This juicer is tall, broad, and heavy, so it might be difficult to store in smaller kitchens or shorter cabinets. 

If you're a keen juicer who wants to squeeze all the goodness out of your groceries, you'll appreciate the Kuvings EVO820: though you'll need to clear some counter space.

You can find more details in our Kuvings EVO820 review.

Best centrifugal juicer

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The NutriBullet Juicer Pro is one of the best centrifugal juicers on the market, able to power through tough produce like carrots and ginger.  You can make several servings of juice in this jug, which is double the capacity of the Kuvings EVO820, to drink now or save for later. 

This juicer comes with a freezer tray, a froth separator, and a cleaning brush, as well as two grab-and-go bottles and even a recipe book. It's the full package, so it's great for those who are new to juicing. All you need to do to set up your juicer is slot your pulp chamber into the base and press 'go'. It's easy to clean, too, since most of the parts are dishwasher-safe.

The NutriBullet Juicer Pro works best with smaller servings of wetter ingredients, such as berries and citrus fruits. On test, this machine struggled with leafy greens like kale. The NutriBullet Juicer Pro also has a tendency to whir as it works. This shouldn't pose too much of a problem, though, as you'll only be juicing for a few minutes at a time. 

For a fast juicer that's budget- and beginner-friendly, you can't go far wrong with the NutriBullet Juicer Pro. 

You can find more detail in our NutriBullet Juicer Pro review.

Best combination blender and juicer

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The Bluicer is two appliances in one. Both the blending pitcher and the juicing jug are compatible with the Bluicer base, which should save storage space on your counters and in your cabinets. 

This machine features five speed settings and comes with a handy chart to indicate which produce should be juiced at which speed. Mode 1 works best with soft fruits such as citrus, while Mode 5 can power through whole apples. Small and large ingredients alike can slide down the extra-wide feed chute, which cuts down on chopping and peeling time. 

Like most centrifugal juicers, the Bluicer produces a fair amount of froth. You might want to strain your juice for smoother sipping. The size of this juicer poses more significant problems. You might struggle to store the Bluicer in shorter cabinets since it's almost 17 inches tall. 

The Bluicer can also handle hot ingredients to make soups and sauces: it's a real kitchen workhorse. 

You can find more detail in our Breville The 3X Bluicer review.

Best slow juicer

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You often hear about how fast a juicer is: how its blades can spin at thousands of rotations per minute to make smooth-sipping juice in minutes. This juicer sells itself on its slowness, instead. The jug rotates at just 43 RPM to crush fruit and squeeze juice while preserving the natural taste and nutritional value. 

This stylish juicer comes in a range of cute pastels to complement most kitchen color palettes. It's cute and compact, designed to be used in smaller kitchens with less counter space. 

The Hurom HP Slow Juicer made delicious clementine and strawberry juice on test, producing only a small amount of dry pulp. By the standards of slow juicers, it's pretty quick, and makes a lot of liquid. Each juicer comes with eight attachments, which complicate assembly and make for harder cleaning since they aren't all dishwasher-safe. 

This little machine makes flavorful, nutritious juice every time. As long as you factor in extra time to chop your produce into smaller chunks, you should be good to go.  

You can find more detail in our Hurom HP Slow Juicer review.

Best juicer for beginners

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It's super easy to set up this juicer. Each machine comes with an easy start guide, a recipe book, and an illustrated instruction manual. There are clear marks on the jug and auger so you know exactly which piece needs to slot where. Once you've assembled your juicer, all you need to do is turn the dial and wait. 

The Nama J2 Juicer aced our taste tests, making a smooth green juice will fully blended kale, spinach, cucumber, and apple. It also made the best orange juice our expert had drunk in years, with just the right ratio of froth and pulp to juice.

The biggest issue with this machine is the size. The Nama J2 Juicer is almost eighteen inches tall. If you're working in a smaller kitchen without much clearance above your countertop, this might not be the juicer for you. It's also a little tricky to clean, with plenty of lips and dips where produce could get stuck. 

With that said, this juicer comes with its own cleaning accessories. Though it isn't dishwasher-safe, I think juice this good is worth a little elbow grease.

Our full Nama J2 review has more details.

Best juicer for small spaces

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Our tester assembled this compact juicer in less than sixty seconds. It's a great fit for smaller kitchens. For a little juicer, it packs a punch, and can cut through soft and firm produce in seconds. 

The NutriBullet Slow Juicer blended whole strawberries and spears of pineapples to produce delicious juice in our test kitchens. Unlike most juicers, this machine doesn't make much noise, so it's safe to use first thing in the morning and last thing at night. 

Cleaning is quick and easy, for the most part. All but one of the parts is dishwasher-safe. The auger poses more problems: our expert struggled to wrestle the auger out of the juicer. Some pulp managed to slip through the strainer on test, but it didn't take long to remove. 

For a small but mighty juicer with a deceptively large capacity, the NutriBullet Slow Juicer might be your best bet. 

You can find more detail in our NutriBullet Slow Juicer review.

The ones that just missed the list

There are plenty of other excellent juicers, but not every one can be the best. Here are a few we liked but didn't quite make the grade. 

How we test the best juicers

We put a lot of thought into how we test juicers. We record the capacity of each pitcher, which indicates how much juice you can make at once. Bigger juicers can accommodate more ingredients to make enough juice for whole households, or several servings to be saved for later. 

We assess how well each machine handles soft and firm produce, monitoring the level of foam, noise, and pulp produced. We check the dampness of the pulp to determine the extraction efficiency of each machine. When a juicer claims to double as a milk churner or an ice cream maker, we make sure to test these special features. We consider the juicer as a whole package, which means we describe the unboxing process as well as the cleaning routine. 

Meet the team

Alex David

Alex is Head of eCommerce at Homes & Gardens and spends his days trawling the internet for the latest product launches and deals, as well as testing homes products in our specialised test facility. He got hands-on with Nama's latest juicer for this guide, as well as the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer. 

Millie Fender

Millie spends her time reviewing new and exciting product launches, as well as recommending her favorite products in buying guides. She's one of the best product testers in the business, with hundreds of appliances under her belt.  

Camryn Rabideau

Camryn is a freelance writer and product reviewer specializing in home, kitchen, and pet products. In her years as a product tester, she's tested hundreds of items firsthand. Her work appears in publications such as Forbes, USA Today, The Spruce, Food52, and more. Camryn does her product testing from her small homestead in beautiful Rhode Island. 

Courtney Irwin

Midwestern product tester and writer Courtney Irwin is a working mom of three who loves nothing more than a good deal. Equal parts entrepreneur and family-gal, she regularly tests kitchen appliances for Homes & Gardens, including juicers and blenders. For this buying guide, Courtney reviewed the Nutribullet Slow Juicer.

Jaclyn Turner

Jaclyn was the US eCommerce editor across the homes titles at Future, including Homes & Gardens. From this list, she tested out the Huron HP Slow Juicer, using it just as you would so you know exactly what you are buying.

Best juicer FAQs

What's the difference between a slow juicer and a fast juicer?

There's one obvious answer: speed. The blades rotate at different rates in a slow vs a fast juicer to create different sorts of drinks.

Fast juicers are also known as centrifugal juicers. These machines use a fast-spinning blade to chop up fresh produce, which is strained through fine mesh filters to separate the juice from the pulp. These juicers give quick results with little preparation, since they're powerful enough to tackle whole fruits. However, leafy greens and herbs tend to get caught in the blades. The heat and air generated by fast-spinning blades can create froth in the juice.

Slow juicers aren't all that slow: they're just not as quick as fast juicers. These machines, better known as masticating juicers, crush and squeeze produce to extract juice. You'll need to cut up fruit and remove hard seeds to get the most out of this machine. Slow juicers are more efficient than fast juicers, so you'll get more juice from each fruit. That juice should taste fresher and last longer, since less heat and air is added to the mix. 

Should I buy a juicer or blender?

Juicer vs blender: the debate rages on. It's really a matter of personal preference. Where blenders mash ingredients together, juicers are designed to separate the pulp from the juice for a smoother finish. 

How much does a juicer cost?

How much you should spend on a juicer all depends on how much juice you want to make and how often you want to make it. For single servings or occasional use, you can get a decent juicer for around $100.

If you want to make a lot of top-quality juice, or you want to work with tougher produce, you'll need a premium juicer. These tend to retail for around $400. While that might sound like a lot to spend on a small appliance, the best juicer can help you make the most of your fresh produce and form part of your healthy living routine.

Final thoughts

Once you've bought one of the best juicers, it's important to take good care of it. It's worth learning how to clean a juicer to get the most out of your machine. 

If you know you want a juicer, but aren't sure where to start, you're in luck: we've explained the five types of juicers and listed all of their pros and cons.