Juicers

The first choice is not a brand, it is a mechanism. Slow masticating juicers press produce at low speed, which usually gives higher yield from leafy greens, celery, and soft fruit and produces drier pulp. Centrifugal juicers spin a cutting disc at high speed, work much faster on apples, carrots, and beets, and clean up quickly, but they tend to leave more juice behind in greens and wheatgrass.

The guides below sort the ten models in this topic by that trade-off first, then by feed chute size, jug capacity, and daily cleanup. Start with the ranked best-of list for a quick pick, use the focused guides for greens, beginners, and small kitchens, and check the head-to-head comparisons and buying guide before you commit to a countertop footprint.

Choose within this category by picturing your typical session: the Nama J2 hopper suits loading a batch and walking away, the Omega VSJ843QS suits a narrow counter and daily greens, and the Breville Juice Fountain models suit fast family jugs of apples and carrots. Then check height under your cabinets and how much chopping you will accept. The focused guides below cover leafy greens, beginners, and small kitchens, and the comparisons and buying guide settle slow versus centrifugal before you buy.