The best juicers for 2026, tested and reviewed

If fresh-squeezed juice sounds like heaven to you, you're probably curious about at-home juicers. I was, but I was also daunted by the cost, size and cleanup factor. Juicers I had seen or heard about from friends over the years had put me off ... until now. Tasked with testing the best juicers on the market, I gathered a team of eager Yahoo editors to see which ones performed best, weren't offensively loud or gigantic and could be cleaned easily.

When it comes to juicers, there are two main types: masticating (aka cold press) and centrifugal. Masticating juicers are slower but tend to have a smaller footprint, as their designs are more vertical. A rotating auger (a screw-shaped part) presses the produce and forces the juice through a screen and into a container, while filtering the pulp into a separate receptacle. The cold-press process is gentler and said to preserve more nutrients than high-speed centrifugal juicers, which operate by pulverizing fruit and vegetables with a spinning metal blade. The resulting juice is generally foamier, though some machines come with pitchers that strain out the foam.

I browsed hundreds of masticating and centrifugal models for this guide to the best juicers of 2026. For now, I capped the price at $500 (you can buy an excellent juicer for this or less), but plan to include more expensive models, including the Hurom H320 Cold Press Juicer , the Pure Juicer Two-Stage Press and the Kuvings REVO830 Whole Slow Juicer in future testing.

Best juicers of 2026

Factors to consider when shopping for juicers

Here's what we looked for in a juicer, and what you should keep in mind while shopping.

• Type:Juicers are generally sorted into two categories, both of which we tested.

  • Centrifugal juicerswork quickly by spinning produce and pulverizing it with a blade. They tend to be bigger and louder than many masticating juicers and usually cheaper.

  • Masticating (or cold-press) juicerstend to be slower than centrifugal models and use an auger (a screw-shaped part) that presses the produce and forces the juice through a screen and into a pitcher, while filtering the pulp into a separate receptacle. These machines tend to be slimmer, taller and more expensive than centrifugal models.

• Size/shape:If you plan to make juice for the whole family regularly, the larger centrifugal models might make more sense as far as production, but keep in mind they can be bulky and heavy — you'll need to review the measurements and weight carefully when deciding where to store it and where you'll use it. If you're juicing for one or two people and you aren't set on the fastest machine on the market, you may prefer a slimmer, more compact masticating juicer, but as always, take note of the height if you're planning to use it on a counter with a cabinet above it. These models are a cinch to take apart and store in smaller spaces.

• Ease of use:Like with most kitchen appliances, a review of the instruction manual is essential. You need to know in exactly what sequence the parts should be assembled and how best to dismantle and clean them. Some juicers have dishwasher-safe parts, and others must be hand-washed. Most models come with one or two brushes of various shapes and sizes to help you remove pulp and debris that can get caught in screens and dispensers.

• Price:Juicers run the gamut in terms of price. We tested a fun little model from Magic Bullet for $40 that wowed us with its speed and performance and a $500 model from Nama that was whisper-quiet and produced perfectly smooth juice while looking sleek enough to keep on a countertop. Our testing proved you can find a quality juicer for most budgets.

How we tested juicers

After opening each box, we washed the parts with a soapy sponge and warm water, inspected the juicers for any scratches or dings, and noted if any setup was involved and how to care for them. We used each machine to make multiple juices, and we cleaned all the parts each time. We noted if the machines were particularly noisy or messy, and how bulky they were/whether we would keep them on the countertop.

To rank on our list, the juicers had to excel in the following:

• Carrot pulp vs. juice test:We juiced exactly one pound of carrots to see how efficient each machine was at extracting juice vs pulp. We weighed the resulting juice and pulp.

• Green juice test:We juiced an apple , kale including stems, celery and half a lemon to see how much ingredient prep each machine requires, if it could handle all types of textures and how foamy, watery and smooth the resulting juice was.

• "Elbow grease" test:We noted how much work it took to clean each juicer and whether any parts were dishwasher-safe or if components needed to be hand-washed. Most models came with their own brush to help clean debris from the screens, spouts and other nooks and crannies.

Other juicers we tested

Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer: Fair warning, this juicer has a lot of parts. Once you figure out how they all fit together, it works well, but it is not as easy as other juicers we tried. Edwards, who tested this model, was frustrated by the small feeding hole and by how much time she had to spend cutting the ingredients into small pieces. Though she likes how this juicer looks, it's not as powerful as the Hamilton Beach model she tested, and it produced juice with chunks in it. "It is also a nightmare to clean; there was kale everywhere!" she says.

Nutribullet 800-Watt Juicer :Evergreen Commerce Director Lauren Matthews-Ide says that it takes trial and error to get used to how all the Nutribullet parts fit together. She found that this machine does a good job keeping all the pulp and juice contained. Her overall impression: "This is a very powerful juicer — I was a little scared at times it was so powerful, but the food pusher keeps your hands and fingers from any danger. It makes very quick work of fruits and vegetables with minimal prep. On the downside, it's bulky, so it requires significant cabinet space for storage, and there are a good number of parts to keep track of."

Breville Juice Fountain Compact :Like our best overall juicer, this Breville centrifugal machine was a cinch to set up and start using, but as the name suggests, it's more compact. This is mainly because the pulp is contained inside the machine and not in a separate container. Having said that, it's still too bulky for my countertop. The parts are dishwasher-safe, and there's very little ingredient prep needed, as this machine can handle whole carrots, celery and kale stalks. I appreciated how fast it worked, but it wasn't quiet, and it doesn't boast the same capacity as the Breville Juice Fountain Cold.

Nama J3 Compact Cold Press Juicer: When I unpacked the Nama J3, I fell in love with its design. Each component comes in its own canvas bag, and together they form a sleek, modern machine. It costs nearly $500, so I had some pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, I attempted to assemble it without thoroughly reading the instructions and made some mistakes. I had to contact the company and have them talk me through separating the components in order to reassemble it correctly. Once I got it going, it was simple enough to use, but did require some more ingredient prep work to fill the hopper. The juice came out perfectly smooth, with little foam. This machine is whisper-quiet, a little tricky to put together and very expensive.

Cuisinart Centrifugal Juice Extractor :This centrifugal juicer from Cuisinart is huge and loud. I had a hard time latching the unlock and lift handle, but once I got it in the right spot, using the machine was easy. The wide chute was comparable to the others I tried, allowing for whole carrots, celery stalks and quartered apples. Unfortunately, this machine sounds like there's a lawnmower in your kitchen. It also makes a huge mess when you remove the juice pitcher, leaking sticky juice all over the counter from various places.

Omega 43-RPM Vertical Square Masticating Juicer :This pricey ($399) cold-press Omega model wasn't the easiest to use, says McGrane. It required more force to remove certain parts and put them back into place. "The auger was particularly tricky to get out (especially after juicing, as it's hard to get a good grip on it), and the juice screen likes to pop up once you place the silicone brush in the juice bowl, which then makes it hard to get the auger into place," says McGrane. She also had a tough time with ingredient prep and feeding the produce into the machine. It ultimately extracted less juice than the other Omega model she tried and it was not as smooth.

Omega 80-RPM Slow Masticating Juicer :Gifting Editor Amanda Garrity found assembling the eight pieces to be pretty complex. She was frustrated that there's an adjustable nozzle to optimize juicing, but the manual doesn't give specifics on the right setting for different fruits and vegetables. She had an easy time with her carrot juice test, but there were tiny chunks throughout the resulting juice. Her green juice test was less successful. "An apple quarter got stuck, so I had to reverse it to help it keep going," she explains.

How to clean a juicer

1. Disassemble the juicer after using.

2. Rinse pulp immediately to prevent it from sticking as it dries. Place dishwasher-safe parts in the top rack of the dishwasher. The exception here is any mesh filters or screens — these should be brushed clean under running water before placing them in the dishwasher. Hand-wash all other parts with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Use a brush to dislodge pulp and vegetable fibers from screens and small openings.

3. Let items dry on a rack or dry them with a clean dish towel.

4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.

What juicer is better, centrifugal or masticating?

Both masticating and centrifugal juicers make delicious, high-quality juice! There are pros and cons to each. If you prioritize speed, have the storage space and don't mind the noise factor, a centrifugal juicer is probably the right choice. If you have limited storage space, prefer a quieter machine and don't mind spending an extra few minutes to make a fresh juice, then a masticating (aka cold-press) model might be best for you.

Juicer FAQs

Is juicing actually healthy?

Juicing can be a healthy part of your diet , but that's not the whole story. Drinking juice is one way to boost your intake of fruit and vegetables and their vitamins and minerals, but the process of juicing removes the pulp, which contains all of the beneficial fiber. According to Toby Amidor, registered dietitian and author of Health Shots, "When you juice, you are leaving behind the skin and pulp, which is where a lot of the fiber lives. Fiber helps promote bowel movements, supports blood sugar regulation and keeps you feeling full. And without it, the natural sugars in fruit hit your bloodstream at a quicker rate."

Do I need to peel fruit or vegetables before juicing?

Always consult the manufacturer's instructions, but as a general rule, thin-skinned produce such as apples, pears, beets, carrots and cucumbers can be juiced whole — just remember to wash them thoroughly beforehand. Citrus rind can taste bitter, and the usually inedible rind on, say, a pineapple or a melon must be removed before juicing with many machines.

What can you do with the leftover pulp from juicing?

Don't throw it away! You can compost the pulp, or use it in recipes for foods like pancakes , muffins and pesto .

We received complimentary samples of some products and purchased others ourselves, but we reviewed all products using the same objective criteria.