Fast Spin or Slow Squeeze? Best Juicer Choices From Citrus Reamers to Cold Press Augers

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The best juicer for your kitchen depends on what you plan to put in it. Centrifugal juicers spin a mesh basket at high speed and turn whole apples and carrots into juice in seconds. Masticating, or cold press, juicers turn a slow auger that squeezes produce, and they’re the type usually chosen for leafy greens and wheatgrass. Citrus juicers do one job: oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit.

We compared seven juicers sold by Amazon.com and in stock, across all three types: three centrifugal models from Breville and Hamilton Beach, three slow juicers from Ninja and Omega, and an inexpensive electric citrus reamer. For each, we quote the listing’s motor, speed, chute, jug and warranty field, and we note where a listing leaves a key number out.

One thing up front: a blender is not a juicer. A blender keeps all the fiber in the glass; a juicer separates juice from pulp. If you want smoothies, see our blender guides further down.

Our Top Juicer Picks at a Glance

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1. Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus: Best Overall

Breville’s JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus is a centrifugal juicer, the classic fast type. Produce drops down a wide chute onto a spinning cutting disc, and the juice is flung through a fine mesh basket while the pulp is pushed out into a separate container behind the machine.

Breville calls it the perfect way to get into juicing. The 3-inch extra wide chute lets you feed whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting, which saves most of the prep time. Inside, a titanium reinforced disc and an Italian-made micro mesh filter basket, both stainless steel, are designed for juice and nutrient extraction, according to the listing.

Two speeds cover most produce: Breville recommends low speed for softer fruits and leafy vegetables and high speed for denser fruits and harder vegetables. The 35.2-ounce juice jug has a built-in froth separator so you pour more juice and less foam, and the pulp container holds 2.6 quarts. For storage, the cord wraps around the feet under the base and the pulp container detaches. A cleaning brush is included. The listing rates the motor at 850 watts and gives a one-year limited product warranty.

It suits people making apple, carrot, beet or mixed fruit juice who want a glass quickly. Breville points leafy vegetables to the low speed, but if heavy greens are your main ingredient, a slow juicer is the usual choice.

Why we like it

• Whole fruit through a 3-inch chute
• Two speeds for soft and hard produce
• Froth-separating jug

Watch out for

The listing doesn’t say which parts are dishwasher safe, and one bullet calls it a “blender” when describing storage, an obvious copy error.

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2. Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer 67601A: Best Budget Under $100

Hamilton Beach’s Big Mouth juicer is a straightforward centrifugal machine built around an extra-large 3-inch chute. The listing says it fits a whole apple, a bunch of celery or a handful of carrots, so you can skip most of the chopping before you juice.

An 800-watt motor drives the cutting disc, and Hamilton Beach says it ensures maximum juice yield from hard and soft foods, from oranges and apples to cucumbers and leafy greens. Pulp collects in an 80-ounce bin, which is large enough for a few glasses before you need to empty it.

Cleanup is where the listing is most specific. The pulp bin, juice bowl, lid and pusher are all dishwasher safe, and a strainer cleaning brush is included for the mesh filter, the part that takes the most scrubbing on any centrifugal juicer. Hamilton Beach backs it with a three-year limited warranty and calls itself America’s number one juice extractor brand.

It suits households juicing a few times a week who want a big chute and easy cleanup without spending much. It’s also a sensible first juicer for anyone not yet sure how often they’ll use one. The bullets don’t list a juice jug or speed settings, so plan to juice into your own pitcher or glass if one isn’t included.

Why we like it

• Three-year limited warranty
• Most removable parts dishwasher safe
• Whole-apple chute

Watch out for

The listing doesn’t mention a jug or multiple speeds, so check the box contents if those matter to you.

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3. Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer JC151NV: Best Cold Press for Most Kitchens

Ninja’s NeverClog is a masticating juicer, often called cold press. Instead of a spinning blade, a 150-watt high-torque motor turns an auger at low speed to crush and press produce, and the listing says it powers through apples, carrots, celery and leafy greens without clogging.

Pulp control is the standout feature. Two interchangeable filters let you choose Less Pulp or Lots of Pulp, so the same machine can make clear juice one day and thicker juice the next. Operation is simple, with two programs: Start/Stop and Reverse. Ninja says reverse helps reduce jams and maximize extraction.

For everyday use, a built-in anti-drip lever lets you pause and pour without spills, and Ninja describes a space-saving design that fits under kitchen cabinets. All juice-contact parts are dishwasher safe, and Ninja says it’s designed to be easier to clean than many centrifugal juicers. In the box you get the motor base with auger, two filters, a 24-ounce juice jug, a 36-ounce pulp container and a recipe guide; the cord is 31.5 inches long.

It suits green juice drinkers and anyone curious about cold press who wants simple controls and dishwasher cleanup. The navy finish we link to is one color in this line, and Ninja says the whole machine is easy to set up and assemble.

Why we like it

• Choose less or more pulp
• Dishwasher-safe juice parts
• Reverse button for jams

Watch out for

The warranty field is empty, and Ninja gives no RPM or chute size, so compare those details with the Omega listings if they matter.

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4. Omega J8006HDC Cold Press Juicer and Nutrition System: Best for Leafy Greens and Wheatgrass

Omega’s J8006HDC is a slow masticating juicer that turns its auger at 80 RPM. Omega says the low speed minimizes heat buildup and oxidation, and its triple-stage masticating technology is designed to pull juice, flavor and nutrients from fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and wheatgrass.

An adjustable end cap offers three pressure settings, so you can tune the squeeze for soft or fibrous produce, and an automatic pulp ejection system lets you keep feeding without stopping to empty a basket. Omega describes a powerful but quiet gear reduction it calls equivalent to a 2HP motor, with enough torque for tough ingredients. An extra-large feed tray and a built-in handle round out the design.

The title rates it at 200 watts, and Omega pitches it as a full nutrition system. Beyond juice, the listing says it can turn nuts into nut butter, extrude pasta, grind coffee and spices, mince herbs and garlic, and make baby food, frozen desserts and soy milk. The warranty field lists a 15-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

It suits people juicing greens several times a week, wheatgrass growers and cooks who would use the extra attachments. Its listed length is 19.69 inches, so measure your counter before you buy, and leave room at the end for the pulp to eject.

Why we like it

• 80 RPM slow press
• Three pressure settings
• 15-year limited warranty field

Watch out for

It needs a long stretch of counter, and the listing doesn’t mention the chute width, so expect to cut produce to fit the feed tray.

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5. Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Juicer: Best Vertical Slow Juicer

Omega’s VSJ843QS is a vertical slow juicer: the auger stands upright and turns at 43 RPM, the slowest speed stated on any pick here. Omega says the gentle squeezing helps keep healthy enzymes intact, reduces heat buildup and delays oxidation to extend the shelf life of your juice.

Omega calls its approach Slow Squeezing Technology and says a dual-edge auger with a tighter fit tolerance strains more juice and breaks fiber down to a palatable level, leaving less pulp in your glass. The listing names fruits, vegetables and even soybeans as things it handles, and pulp is ejected automatically.

Two features make daily use tidier. A no-drip tap at the end of the juice spout can be closed during juicing, so you can mix juices or make nut milk in the chamber, or after juicing to swap cups without a drip. An auto cleaning system keeps the screen clear while you juice, which Omega says improves efficiency and cuts cleanup time. The motor is rated at 150 watts, and the listing notes an interlock that must be engaged for the juicer to run.

It suits people who want a slow juicer for greens and fruit but don’t have the counter length for a horizontal machine. The warranty field lists 15 years on the motor and one year on parts.

Why we like it

• 43 RPM slow squeeze
• No-drip tap
• Upright footprint

Watch out for

Sales rank is the weakest on this page, and the long warranty covers the motor; parts are covered for one year.

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6. Breville BJE830BSS Juice Fountain Cold XL: Best Big-Batch Centrifugal

Breville’s Juice Fountain Cold XL is a large centrifugal juicer built for batches. Breville says it can extract 70 fluid ounces of juice up to five times faster than a cold press machine, and it uses what the brand calls Cold Spin Technology with an Italian-made precision mesh filter, designed to avoid damaging vitamins and minerals through heat.

The headline features are size and sound. A 70-ounce Easy Seal jug with a froth separator lets you juice a big batch and store it, and Breville says juice keeps in the refrigerator for up to three days. A Quiet setting reduces mechanical noise by 40%, according to the listing, which matters with a 1200-watt motor running early in the morning.

Breville moved the 3.9-quart pulp bin behind the base for a narrower footprint. A detachable spout lets you juice straight into a glass, and the nozzle inverts when you’re done to stop drips. The opening bullet describes a bigger 3.5-inch feed chute, while another repeats Breville’s standard 3-inch wording, so expect at least 3 inches. A cleaning brush is included.

It suits families, meal-preppers and anyone who juices a pitcher at a time and stores it. Plan space for it: the listed weight is 15.5 pounds.

Why we like it

• 70 oz seal-and-store jug
• Quiet setting
• 1200 W motor

Watch out for

It’s the heaviest and one of the priciest picks, and the warranty is a single year.

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7. Elite Gourmet ETS623 Electric Citrus Juicer: Best Citrus Juicer

Elite Gourmet’s ETS623 is an electric citrus juicer: a ribbed reamer on top of a small motor and a 24-ounce collection container. You press a halved orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit onto the reamer, and the push-down action starts the motor.

The reamer is auto-reversing, turning in both directions to pull more juice from the fruit. Elite Gourmet says its 40-watt motor is stronger than the typical 25-watt citrus juicer, for faster juice yield. An integrated pulp and seed filter keeps seeds out, and a built-in pour spout lets you serve straight from the container. Elite says three cups is enough for two to three servings.

Cleanup is simple: the removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe, though the listing recommends hand washing for the longest product life. Elite Gourmet describes it as compact, made with BPA-free materials and compliant with ETL safety standards, and it names apartments, dorms, RVs and small kitchens as a good fit. The listed size is 7.28 x 5.71 x 7.68 inches, and it weighs a listed 1.5 pounds.

It suits orange juice drinkers, cocktail makers who need fresh lemon and lime juice, and bakers. It won’t juice apples, carrots or greens; for those you need one of the centrifugal or masticating machines above.

Why we like it

• Auto-reversing reamer
• Tiny footprint
• Pulp and seed filter

Watch out for

It only handles citrus, and the warranty field is empty.

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How We Chose the Best Juicers

Every pick was in stock and sold by Amazon.com when we checked. We compared the listings on:

• Juicer type: centrifugal, masticating (cold press) or citrus, as each listing describes it.
• Speed and power: watts and RPM where stated; no centrifugal listing here gives an RPM, so we don’t guess one.
• Chute and prep: feed chute width and whether whole fruit fits.
• Yield and pulp: pulp filters, pressure settings, froth separators and container sizes.
• Cleanup and noise: dishwasher-safe parts, cleaning tools and quiet settings.
• Warranty and popularity: the warranty field and Amazon sales rank.

Juicer Buying Guide

Centrifugal vs. Masticating vs. Citrus

Centrifugal juicers (both Breville Juice Fountains and the Hamilton Beach) spin produce against a mesh basket. They’re fast, have wide chutes and suit apples, carrots and beets. Masticating juicers (the Ninja and both Omegas) press produce with a slow auger; the Omegas state 80 and 43 RPM, and they’re the usual choice for leafy greens and wheatgrass. Citrus juicers like the Elite Gourmet only ream citrus halves, but they do it cheaply and with almost no cleanup.

Chute Size and Prep Time

A 3-inch chute takes a whole apple. All three centrifugal picks list at least 3 inches, and the Breville Cold XL lists up to 3.5. None of the slow juicer listings here gives a chute width, so plan to cut produce into pieces for the Ninja and Omegas.

Juicing Leafy Greens: Yield and Pulp

For kale, spinach and wheatgrass, slow juicers have the edge in these listings. Omega names leafy greens and wheatgrass for the J8006HDC and offers three pressure settings, and Ninja lists leafy greens with a choice of two pulp filters. Breville recommends its JE98XL’s low speed for leafy vegetables, and Hamilton Beach lists leafy greens too, but neither makes a yield claim specific to greens.

Best Juicer Under $100 and on a Budget

Three picks fit an affordable budget. The Elite Gourmet citrus juicer is the cheapest by far, the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth adds a 3-inch chute and a three-year limited warranty, and the Breville JE98XL adds two speeds and a froth-separating jug while staying in our under-$100 tier. Slow juicers start higher; the Ninja is the least expensive of those here.

Cleanup and Noise

The mesh filter is the part that takes the longest to clean on any juicer. Ninja lists all juice-contact parts as dishwasher safe, and Hamilton Beach lists the pulp bin, juice bowl, lid and pusher. Omega’s VSJ843QS has an auto cleaning system that keeps the screen clear while juicing. For noise, Breville’s Cold XL has a Quiet setting that it says cuts mechanical noise by 40%.

A Blender Is Not a Juicer

A blender purées the whole fruit or vegetable, fiber included, so you get a smoothie rather than juice. A juicer separates the liquid from the pulp. If you want thick, fiber-rich drinks, start with our best blender guide or, for single servings, our smoothie blender picks.

Juice Safety: Wash Produce and Drink It Fresh

Fresh juice from a home juicer is unpasteurized. The FDA’s juice safety guidance explains that when fruits and vegetables are fresh-squeezed, bacteria from the produce can end up in the juice unless the produce or juice has been pasteurized or otherwise treated, and it warns that children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk from untreated juice.

The FDA’s produce safety page advises washing all produce thoroughly under running water before preparing it, scrubbing firm produce with a clean produce brush, and it says washing produce with soap, detergent or commercial produce wash is not recommended. Wash your hands first, and clean the juicer’s parts soon after each use.

Motors, Blades and Your Home

• Use the safety interlocks. Omega notes the VSJ843QS won’t run until its interlock is engaged. Never push produce down a chute with your fingers; use the pusher.
• Keep cords dry and away from the sink. Juicing is wet work, and every pick here plugs into an outlet.
• Unplug before cleaning. Centrifugal discs and mesh baskets have sharp edges, so handle them with the included brush.
• Check your coverage. Homeowners and renters policies generally treat sudden damage, such as an appliance fire, differently from wear and tear. Our Ohio homeowners insurance guide and tips for first-time Ohio homeowners explain what to look for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best juicer for most people?

The Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus is our overall pick. It has a 3-inch chute for whole fruit, two speeds, an 850-watt motor and a 35.2-ounce jug with a froth separator, and it sits in our under-$100 price tier.

What is the best juicer under $100?

The Breville JE98XL and Hamilton Beach Big Mouth both fall under $100 in our price tiers. Hamilton Beach lists a three-year limited warranty and mostly dishwasher-safe parts; Breville adds two speeds and a froth-separating jug. For citrus only, the Elite Gourmet costs far less.

Is a cold press juicer better than a centrifugal juicer?

It depends on what you juice. Slow masticating juicers like the Omega models (80 and 43 RPM) and the Ninja are the usual choice for leafy greens and wheatgrass. Centrifugal juicers are faster and take whole apples and carrots through 3-inch chutes.

Can I use a blender instead of a juicer?

Not for juice. A blender keeps the pulp and fiber in the drink, which makes a smoothie. A juicer separates juice from pulp. See our best blender and smoothie blender guides if you want blended drinks.

Is homemade juice safe to drink?

Homemade juice is unpasteurized. The FDA explains that bacteria from produce can end up in fresh-squeezed juice and advises washing all produce under running water before preparing it. Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face the most risk.

The Bottom Line

For most kitchens, the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus is the best juicer: a 3-inch chute, two speeds and a froth-separating jug for under $100. The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth adds a three-year warranty on a tighter budget, and the Ninja NeverClog is the easy entry into cold press. For serious green juice, the Omega J8006HDC and the upright Omega VSJ843QS carry 15-year warranty fields. The Breville Cold XL handles family batches more quietly, and the Elite Gourmet squeezes citrus for very little.

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