You’ll find all the answers to those questions and more in this epic juicer buying guide.

Of the juicers we tested, here are the Best Juicers of 2022.

1. Best Overall: Hurom H200 Easy-Clean Slow Juicer
2. Best Budget: Dash Compact Cold Press Juicer
3. Best High-End: Kuvings EVO820 Premium Whole Slow Juicer
4. Best Cold Press: Hurom H101 Easy Clean Slow Juicer
5. Best Masticating: Omega 8006 HDS Juicer & Nutrition Center
6. Best Centrifugal: Breville BJE530BSS Juice Fountain Cold Plus
7. Best Twin Gear: Tribest GSE 5000 GreenStar Juicer Elite
8. Best for Celery: Omega MM900HDS Medical Medium Celery Juicer
9. Best Compact: Hurom HP Personal Slow Juicer
10. Best Commercial: Kuvings CHEF CS600 Commercial Whole Slow Juicer
11. Best Whole Slow Juicer: Nutribullet Slow Juicer
12. Best Hydraulic: Pure Juicer
13. Special Award: Omega Juice Cube & Nutrition System

That’s the TL;DR version of this epic buying guide. Feel free to click the links above to read the full review of each juicing machine. If not, we can continue exploring all your options down below.

Top 13 Best Juicers of 2022

So there you have it, the best juice extractors of 2022.

I also have to mention that the KitchenAid Juicer Attachment almost made it to this list. It’s a good alternative if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer at home.

Price is always a factor, but there are plenty of things to consider when buying a new one. Like what type of Juicer Machine would you like? Do you want a cold press or centrifugal? Are you mainly juicing leafy greens or perhaps celeries? Do you want to make soy or almond milk?

We’ll answer all those questions in this guide. If you’re not new to juicing, feel free to skip all the beginner info.

Different Types of Juice Extractor

There are two main types of electric juicing machines—centrifugal juice extractors and cold press juicers.

Centrifugal Juicers

Centrifugal Juicers or High-Speed Juice Extractors grind the produce to separate the juice from the pulp. It has a mesh/filter basket (see picture above), which can spin up to 15,000 RPM. That’s fast enough to juice a whole apple in just a few seconds.

Pros

• Can juice all types of produce be it dense, citruses, soft fruits, leafy greens
• 72-hour juice shelf life
• Superb nutrient retention and juice yield
• Decade long warranty coverage
• Silent operation
• Easy to use and clean
• Can perform other food processing functions

Cons

• 1 year product warranty
• 24-hour juice shelf life
• Noisy
• Not ideal for making green juices
• Large parts mean more surface area to clean

Being fast and affordable are the main advantages of a centrifugal juicer machine. These traits make it perfect for beginners who want to try out simple juice recipes, and as well as advanced users who prefer to drink a fresh glass of juice as soon as it comes out of the juicer.

Cold Press Juicers

Anything with an RPM of 200 and below are cold press juicing machines or slow juicers.

Cold Press Juicers are the exact opposite of centrifugal juicers. They are slow but highly efficient at extracting juice from any type of produce. In theory, they don’t produce heat, hence the word ‘cold press.’ Instead of grinding down fruits and vegetables in a high RPM environment, it slowly crushes or presses the produce to separate the juice from the pulp.

However, there’s a grey area in the word ‘cold press.’ All types of juicers emit some degree of heat, but not to the extent that will cause nutrients to break down. What makes Cold Press Juicer Machines more efficient lies in the slow juice extraction process.

It can go as slow as 30 RPM. Yes, it is slow, but it limits the oxidation of nutrients and minerals. That is why you can store a cold-pressed juice for up to three days.

Pros

• Can juice all types of produce be it dense, citruses, soft fruits, leafy greens
• 72-hour juice shelf life
• Superb nutrient retention and juice yield
• Decade long warranty coverage
• Silent operation
• Easy to use and clean
• Can perform other food processing functions

Cons

• Slow juice extraction time
• Small chute requires cutting your produce into smaller chunks
• Requires a higher amount of investment

Slow juice presses are best for making green juices, celery juices, or any basic juice recipes. In short, they are the best type of electric juicer. Apart from being a great juicing companion, Cold Press Juicers can also be your very own food processor.

Some models can make soy or almond milk, and healthy frozen desserts. Some slow juicers are capable of extruding pasta or breadsticks. Some have an attachment for grinding beans or mincing food into a puree or sauce, etc.

Here’s where it gets confusing. Cold Press Juicer has several subtypes—masticating, twin gear, and hydraulic juice press. Let’s break it down one by one.

Masticating Juicers

A Masticating Juicer is a cold press juicer with a single gear. All of the electric juicers above can be classified as such.

Horizontal Masticating Juicers

Traditional Masticating Juicers are designed horizontally, much like a meat grinder. But, instead of grinding, it slowly crushes pieces of fruits and vegetables through a multi-stage auger. The juicing screw has several grooves designed to cut and apply an increasing amount of pressure to the produce, until it squeezes the juice out of the pulp.

This is what you’ll find inside a horizontal masticating juicer, an auger made out of Ultem polycarbonate.

Vertical Slow Juicers

Vertical Masticating Juicers work the same way but in an upright fashion. This new design has a major advantage, it’s more compact and portable. You don’t need a big counter space when you’re using a vertical slow juicer.

This the winged tip auger inside a vertical masticating juicer’s juicing chamber. The winged tip profile is designed to cut fruits and vegetables.

Whole Slow Juicers

Whole Slow Juicers, on the other hand, are Vertical Masticating Juicers with an oversized feeding chute, sometimes as big as centrifugal juice extractors (3 in). It can process a whole apple, but you still need to cut most of the produce into a specific length and shape.

This unique profile makes them the Best Juicer for Celery.

See photo above: This cone-shaped Ultem auger is designed to crush a whole apple, provided that it can fit through the 3.14-inch feeding chute.

Twin Gear Juicers

Twin Gear Juice Presses or Triturating Juicers are cold press juicing machines with two gears. These augers rotate inwardly with a gap as thin as a single strand of hair, making it even more efficient than than the masticating type. Some models are equipped with a cooling system and advanced nutrient-preserving technology.

Pros

• Superior juice extraction efficiency and nutrient retention
• Top end models are equipped with a cooling system and advanced juicing technology
• Best for juicing any type of produce
• Extra food processing functions

Cons

• Slow juice extraction time
• Narrow feeding chute
• Steep learning curve
• A little expensive

Triturating juice presses are engineered for precision. It can extract juice even from the densest and the most challenging produce. Equipped with a set of durable stainless steel gears, it can take on coconut meat and wheatgrass with ease.

Hydraulic Juice Presses​

Technically speaking, Hydraulic Juice Presses are the real cold press juicers. It’s the only genuine ‘press’ in this list. As the name suggests, it makes use of hydraulic force to extract juice from fruits and vegetables.

If Twin Gear Juicers are a notch higher when it comes to juice extraction efficiency and nutrient retention, hydraulic juice presses are definitely on a different level. That is why it’s the top choice of the Gerson Institute’s strict diet therapy for cancer patients.

Pros

• Over the top juice extraction efficiency and nutrient retention
• Your juice will remain free from harmful chemical compounds found in plastic

Cons

• The best models requires a significant amount of investment
• Complex juicing process

Hydraulic Juicers are the oldest form of juice extractors, yet they are still as capable as they were first invented in the 1930s. They are next to none when we’re talking about nutrient retention and juice yield.

Functional Juice Extractors

Juice Extractors that serve a single purpose are functional juicers—citrus presses and wheatgrass juicers. Think of this third classification as a bonus juicer type. These are rarely needed if you already have a centrifugal or cold press juicer.

Wheat Grass Juicers

A Manual Wheatgrass Juicer typically looks like a horizontal masticating juicer without the motor. Your hand will dictate the RPM. If you’re really into wheatgrass juice, you could get an electric model. Or better yet, just pick any of the slow juicers recommended in this guide.

Citrus Juicers

A Citrus Juicer can take many forms depending on your purpose. A handheld lemon squeezer is perfect for juicing small quantities of citruses. Let’s say you want to finish off your dish with a little bit of acidity.

If you want to drink a glass of orange juice, you would need either a manual or an electric citrus juicer. Unless you have a business that requires juicing hundreds of lemons per day, owning a mechanical citrus press wouldn’t be practical.

In a nutshell, these are the different types of juicers:

1. Centrifugal Juicer
2. Cold Press Juicers
   1. Masticating Juicers
      1. Horizontal Masticating Juicer
      2. Vertical Slow Juicer
      3. Whole Slow Juicer
   2. Twin Gear Juicer
   3. Hydraulic Juice press
3. Functional Juicers
   1. Wheatgrass Juicer
   2. Citrus Juicer

How to Choose a Juicer?

Efficiency

Not all juicers are created equal. There are types of juicers that are more efficient at extracting juice from your produce. More juice yield means a bigger return on investment for your health.

Easy to Use

If you’re a beginner, it would be wise to pick a product that is easy to operate. Stay away from juice presses that require a steep learning curve like triturating juice extractors or whole slow juicing machines.

Easy to Clean

This is by far one the most important deciding factor when buying a juicer. You don’t want to spend most of your time cleaning more than juicing. It ruins the fun. At least get something that is dishwasher safe. Hurom H200 got the top marks on this aspect, that is why it’s the Best Juicer Machine of the Year.

Nutrient Retention

Slow Juicers are particularly excellent at preserving nutrients and minerals in your juice. It’s a common knowledge that a cold-pressed juice can last for 72 hours when stored properly. In comparison, juice extracted by a centrifugal juicer has a shelf life of just 24 hours.

Pulp Ejection

An external pulp ejection system will allow you to juice continuously. It is extremely helpful when you are juicing in bulk. There are just a handful of juicing machines that don’t have this convenient feature, one of which is Breville Juice Fountain Compact.

Versatility

Pick a juice maker that will allow you to juice a wide variety of produce. A Cold press Juicer has an edge in this domain, it can take on any type of fruits and vegetables. It’s great for making green juices, celery juices, or basically any type of juice. Some models can even perform other food processing tasks apart from juicing.

Feeder Tube Size

Size matters, it also does in the world of juicing. A bigger chute would mean less time to prepare as it would allow you to juice a whole apple and larger portions of fruits and veggies. Centrifugal juice makers and whole slow juice extractors are the clear winners in this category.

Variable Juicing Speed

This part only applies to fast juice extractors. If you’re going for a Centrifugal Juicer, you should get a model with at least a two-speed setting. It will allow you to juice more varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Dimensions

Juice extractors come in different shapes and sizes. A compact juice press will be a great option if you have a limited counter space.

Peripherals

A model with a long cord will give you more flexibility. Unless you have a power outlet near your counter, this wouldn’t be an issue.​

Noise

You won’t be able to contain the sound of a High RPM Juicers. The faster it is, the louder it gets. So, if you don’t fancy a loud noise when you’re juicing, lean on the side of slow juice extractors.

Juice Container

Most juicers come with a complimentary container that is designed to prevent splashes. Check if your chosen product does come with a juice container; otherwise, it will be a messy pursuit.

BPA Content

BPA or Bisphenol A is a toxic substance found in plastic that has been linked to several diseases, including cancer. Though FDA released a report that the BPA levels present in plastic and cans are safe for food consumption, it’s still highly advisable to pick a BPA free product.

Brand Reputation

Leading brands won’t disappear overnight, they are built on integrity and a rock-solid reputation. You won’t get this peace of mind with a newer manufacturer.

Warranty

Warranty is a no-brainer. You’ll get a better deal with longer warranty coverage.

Price

Finally and most importantly, you should consider your budget. If you don’t have enough savings, you can get an excellent machine for a hundred bucks. It won’t be as fancy as branded ones, but it will do the job just fine. If money is not an issue, then, invest in a good quality juicer that will pay itself over time.​

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