The best juicers of 2023 for juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, tried and tested at home

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I love kicking off the day with freshly squeezed juice, whether a simple orange juice or a more intricate concoction filled with all sorts of fruits and vegetables. It’s a good way to get in one of your five a day, provided you don’t drink too much juice, which can be bad for your teeth – the NHS recommends a maximum of 150ml per day. The ideal way to avoid expensive shop-bought options, which may have added sugar, is to have one of the best juicers at home. 

Juicing machines allow you to chuck in fruits, often whole or without peeling, into a receptacle and grind it down into juice, with the pulp deposited into a container to be discarded or composted. Juicers differ from blenders in that they extract the liquid rather than mixing it all together, while food processors are geared towards the preparation of uncooked ingredients – chopping, dicing, slicing, kneading and so on. 

I’ve tried all the latest juicers from big names like Nutribullet, Sage and Philips in order to find the best home juicer. My full reviews can be found further down this feature, followed by a quick guide on how to use them. If you’re in a hurry, here are my top five. 

Which are the best juicers in 2023? At a glance

• Best overall – Kuvings Revo830
• Best cold press juicer – Ninja Cold Press Juicer
• Best centrifugal juicer – Sage Nutri Juicer Cold XL
• Best slow juicer – Hurom H400
• Best citrus juicer – SMEG citrus juicer

How to choose the right juicer for you

There are two main types of juicer: centrifugal and slow juicers. Slow juicers, sometimes referred to as cold press or masticating juicers, function by breaking down the fruit or veg into smaller particles before grinding it into juice. “The result of this is more juice extracted without the internal elements generating heat, but at a much slower pace,” says Elias Ebert, managing director of iSqueeze, who provide professional juicing machines to hotels and restaurants.

Centrifugal juicers, by contrast, have a blade spinning at a high speed to extract the juice much more quickly than slow juicers. The downside is that the juice tends to froth up, and they can be less effective with leafy greens. Though it was once thought that centrifugal machines ruin the nutrients, due to the heating, this has been debunked by household juicer specialists UK Juicers. Centrifugal juicers tend to be cheaper. 

Finally there are citrus juicers, which do what they say on the tin. Unlike more high-tech juicers, all you need to do here is slice your chosen citrus fruit in half, then push the fleshy half onto a rotating press. 

The main thing to look for in all types of juicers is something sturdy and robust, not too bulky and capable of making the amount of juice you’ll need. “The process of juicing can ask a lot of a machine so it really needs to be robust if using every day at home,” says Ebert. Spending a little extra money can go a long way in the long run. 

How I tested the best juicers 

I put a range of fruits and vegetables through the juicers to test their ability to deal with both soft and hard items. I used large chunks of fibrous vegetables like celery and carrots, added whole where possible, to see how quickly and smoothly each machine would grind them. I also looked out for how noisy each machine was, how easy it was to assemble and take apart and how simple it was to clean.

Best juicers

1. Kuvings Revo830 

£549, Borough Kitchen

Best overall, 10/10 

We liked: Simple to use, a high extraction rate and surprisingly easy to clean

We didn’t like: It won’t fit under some cabinets 

• Juicer type: Cold press
• Motor: 200W
• Capacity: Unlimited
• Citrus attachment: Yes, as an add-on

My initial thought when opening the packet was one of fear. There were countless parts, gadgets and gizmos, and I was immediately fearful this would be an overly complex machine. In my experience, the more hassle the less likely I am to use a kitchen appliance. 

But if it is at first a little intimidating that feeling doesn’t last long. The instructions manual is well put together and easy to follow, allowing for quick assembly. Once assembled, I was struck both by how narrow the device was, but also how tall – at 19 inches, it may not fit under many cabinets, so that’s something worth considering. 

Having said all that, there’s no denying this is a brilliant cold press juicer. No froth, just pure juice, and lots of it – the Kuvings has recorded some of the highest quantities of juice under controlled tests, according to UK Juicers. When I made a juice of just one carrot, orange, beetroot and apple, cut into sizeable chunks, a small piece of ginger and a smattering of parsley and spinach, I was left with enough for a decent glass for three people. 

I was also impressed by the lack of noise. Cold press juicers tend to grind more slowly, but even so, this was quieter than most. I liked the dual feed function, a larger chute that takes whole apples or other fruits, and a smaller one to the side, which is long and narrow, ideal for whole carrots or celery. It makes this juicer one of the easiest to use. The citrus attachment (an optional extra) is great for quickly juicing oranges without peeling (although you can chuck peeled orange into the main section too). 

The cleanup was surprisingly efficient thanks to a wrap around screen brush that removes most of the resulting pulp – a couple of extra brushes help remove anything left over, and a rinse leaves it all spick and span. 

All in all this is a brilliant juicer. It may be pricy, but if you’re sure you’ll be getting good use out of it, it’s worth the investment. 

2. Sage Nutri Juicer Cold XL 

£249.95, John Lewis

Best centrifugal juicer, 9/10 

We like: Juices very quickly, isn’t noisy and is great for large quantities 

We don’t like: It’s bulky and the juice is slightly frothy 

• Juicer type: Centrifugal
• Motor: 1500W
• Capacity: 2 litres
• Citrus attachment: No

This is a sturdy, heavy appliance, with a large stainless steel base and two huge plastic receptacles, one for the pulp and the other for up to two litres of juice. Though it’s chunky, it’s still rather sleek and attractive to look at, not an eyesore on the countertop. 

One of the key selling points here is that the chute is big enough for whole fruit (to a point, we’re not talking whole pineapples here). Apples or pears don’t need to be chopped up beforehand, saving time if you’re in a morning rush. The same goes for vegetables. I wacked in whole beetroots, long celery sticky, unpeeled ginger roots and it shredded into juice in no time. 

And speed is a key factor as to why this juicer is so good. The speed nozzle offers a high level of personalisation, so you can juice on ‘quiet’ mode, which is more than enough for most softer fruits, or twist it up to ‘fast’ or even higher to ‘boost’. I found fast to be more than good enough for hardier roots like carrots, and although it was a bit louder, the machine was so quick to juice it that I only needed it on that setting for a few seconds. 

There were only a couple of downsides compared to the Kuvings model. The resulting juice was a touch frothy, which is common among centrifugal juicers, and it was a bit more of a faff to clean. The huge beaker, which can keep two litres of juice in the fridge, is definitely a good thing (you could probably even use this juicer commercially), but it meant reaching in to scrape out some lodged bits of pulp. 

3. Hurom H400

Price TBC (launches soon)

Best slimline juicer, 7/10 

We liked: It doesn’t take up too much space and isn’t noisy 

We didn’t like: It takes a long time to juice 

• Juicer type: Slow juicer
• Motor: 150W
• Capacity: unlimited

This latest Hurom juicer is one of the least bulky slow juicers on the market, taking up less space on the worktop than other models. It’s self-feeding, which means you can fill the top compartment with produce and walk away, letting it do the work – some juicers you need to be there permanently.

I like the streamlined design – it looks more like a water cooler than a juicer – and it’s much lighter than others I tested. It didn’t, however, juice quite as well as the top models. Larger fruit like apples and pears had to be cut into chunks, while the narrow chute only fit carrots, celery or pieces of fruit chopped up small. 

A juice I made with fibrous vegetables like kale, carrot and celery, and thick-skinned fruits like kiwi and apple, took a long time to make (around two to three minutes), compared with well under a minute for some other options. The juice was well extracted by the end, but it was definitely on the frothy side. I don’t mind frothy juice too much, but some may find it annoying. 

However, it was a far quieter option than most others (probably because it juiced more slowly), which makes it ideal for those not wanting to disturb others, and it is far less obtrusive. With few removable parts, it was easy to pull apart and clean in no time. A good juicer overall. 

4. Smeg Citrus Juicer

£149, Currys

Best citrus juicer, 8/10 

We like: Quiet, easy and stylish 

We don’t like: It’s fairly pricey for a one-function juicer

• Juicer type: Citrus
• Motor: 70W
• Capacity: Unlimited

SMEG’s iconic retro design gets the citrus treatment with this brilliant juicer that comes in a range of elegant styles. I opted for the loud red, which has a distinctly 60s feel. (Opt for cream and you basically have a mini R2-D2 on your countertop.) Speaking of which, this citrus juicer is so handsome I’d happily keep it on my work surface, although it’s small enough to pop in a cupboard. 

How does it perform? There’s the obvious downside in that it only makes citrus juice, so if like me you’re particularly fond of orange juice, or hoping to run a lemonade stand on a warm day, this is the machine for you. 

It helps that it’s exceedingly quiet, quickly extracts every last drop from the fruit, and is primarily made from stainless steel. Washing up is a doddle by hand, though it’s machine washable, too. All in all, a brilliant product, only let down by the heavy price for a juicer with only one function.

5. Nutripress manual citrus juicer 

£129, Amazon

Best manual juicer, 8/10 

We like: Analogue, easy to use and stylish 

We don’t like: It’s limited in use 

• Juicer type: Citrus
• Wattage: N/A
• Capacity: N/A

This Nutripress juicer differs from the rest of the juicers in this review, in that it’s analogue and manual. No wires, no plugs, no noise, purely mechanical. Whether that is good or bad will depend on personal taste. For me it’s great, although of course limited. 

This citrus juicer is easy to use. Simply slice your orange or lemon in half, place a half on the juicing cone, raise the handle and push down until it clicks, a sign the whole piece has been juiced. It takes a matter of seconds and extracts almost all the juice. Great for quick orange juice, lemonade, or juicing for salad dressings, marinades or cocktails. 

There’s an added bonus in that it works as a pomegranate juicer as well. According to UK Juicers, a manual press is preferable than an electric one for the seedy red fruit, so if you like pomegranate juice (it’s delicious), this juicer comes highly recommended – although I found it to work better on smaller pomegranates. Pomegranate and orange juice was a revelation. 

The only downsides are that the device requires a bit of physical effort (some may find it heavy to press down to the bottom), and I found I had to hold the base down with my other hand to prevent it slipping. There are suction pads, but they didn’t seem to work on my wooden table. 

6. Nutribullet Juicer Pro 

£120, Argos

Best Nutribullet juicer, 7/10 

We like: Quick results and doesn’t take up too much space 

We don’t like: It’s loud and struggles with leafy greens 

• Juicer type: Centrifugal
• Motor: 1000W
• Capacity: 800ml

There are some major benefits to this Nutribullet centrifugal juicer. It was the easiest to assemble from the pack and took up the least amount of space (apart from citrus juicers). It has a nice sleek design typical of a Nutribullet product. And it could fit many whole ingredients through its wide three-inch chute. It was also incredibly powerful, juicing fruit and veg within seconds, so if you’re in a rush, I’d highly recommend it. 

That power, however, made it a very noisy juicer, even on the lowest of two speed settings. It also frothed up the juice almost to the consistency of a smoothie, although a froth separator does help remove some of that. 

It also struggled a little with tougher leafy greens, some of which were left in relatively big chunks at the end of the juicing process. Cleaning up was easy, so this is definitely the best option for those often in a morning rush, but you will lose out somewhat on extraction if using tougher fruit and veg. 

7. Ninja Cold Press Juicer 

£113.30, Amazon

Best cold press juicer, 8/10

We like: the range of extra accessories 

We don’t like: you can’t get away with not reading the instructions 

• Juicer type: cold press
• Motor: 150W
• Capacity: 500ml

Reviewed by Abigail Buchanan

Most mid-range juicers are centrifugal, so this cold-press model offers great value for money. The instructors are clear, although it does contain a fair few moving parts – all of which need cleaning. However, it does come with a colourful recipe book that earns extra points from me. 

The resulting juice has no foam, but some bits of pulp have snuck through. The 150 watt motor is less powerful than its competitors, but this is standard for cold-press juicers. The only downside is that I did find quite a large amount of pulp got stuck in the juicer mechanism. But I liked that it comes with different sized pulp filters for getting the most juice out of different fruits and vegetables, with a clear guide to what’s what. 

Due to the relatively thin chute, you do need to chop your fruit and veg into smaller pieces before feeding it in. Chunks of roughly 5cm work best. All the parts are dishwasher safe which saves time on clean-up and the pulp is collected in a separate bucket, which I found the easiest to empty. Once you get the hang of dissembling the chute and juicer elements, they’re easy to clean. 

8. Braun J500 Spin Juicer

£99, Amazon

Best juicer for fruit, 7/10

We like: how fast it juices 

We don’t like: there are quite a few parts to clean

• Juicer type: Centrifugal
• Motor: 900W
• Capacity: 2 litres

Reviewed by Abigail Buchanan

To sum up this juicer in one word: quick. It comes fully assembled, so it’s quick to set up, and incredibly quick to use thanks to the 900 Watt dual speed motor – it produces a full glass of juice in 15 seconds. Quicker still is the prep, as the wide 75mm chute means you can put whole fruit and veg in without chopping. 

The only aspect it isn’t quite so quick is cleaning it, which I found more arduous than the models above. It has a large detachable pulp bin at the back of the machine and, although there are a fair few pieces that need washing up, they’re dishwasher safe.

Perhaps due to the fact it’s lightening fast, it’s quite loud, but for me that’s not a deal breaker. The juice it produces is tasty but slightly frothy, so the filtered ‘anti-foam’ jug it comes with is a welcome addition. It’s not perfect, but its performance for the price is very impressive. 

FAQ

What are masticating juicers and how do you use them?

As UK Juicers explain, “slow juicers and cold press juicers are just new names for masticating juicers”. This is because terms like “cold press” have been seen as a good marketing tool. The key difference is that these juicers break down a fruit or vegetable into smaller particles before the juice is ground out. More juice is extracted, according to Elias Ebert of iSqueeze, but it takes longer – although still less than a minute to make your morning juice. 

What are centrifugal juicers and how do you use them?

Centrifugal juicers work by utilising a fast-spinning metal blade to quickly chop up the fruit and veg. The strainer separates the pulp from the juice, so you don’t end up with a smoothie. These juicers tend to be cheaper than masticating juicers, but the juice can come out frothy. They are often louder, too. 

What is the best juicer for health?

According to Paul Hellawell at UK Juicers, it is a myth that centrifugal juicers destroy enzymes in the juice. “They just don’t extract as many as a cold press masticating juicer does,” Hellawell explains. “UK Juicers’ position is that masticating juicers are better. Centrifugal juicers do not destroy nutrients, but they also do ‘produce less nutritious juice’.” 

How do I clean my juicer? 

Generally juicers will have some parts that are machine washable and others that aren’t. They are relatively easy to wash by hand, however. Most come with a small brush to get rid of larger chunks stuck onto the strainer, and simply giving them a good rinse in running water or a light scrub is usually enough to fully clean the messiest parts.

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