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The best juicers for every budget
The Nama J2 wins for high-yield, low-pulp juice and hands-off loading, while Ninja and Hamilton Beach offer cheaper ways to start.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer | Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer JC151 | Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor 67601A |
| Price | about $599 | about $130 | about $75 |
| Why | Good Housekeeping and Bon Appétit both name it their overall winner. Its large self-feeding hopper, strong juice yield and smooth, low-pulp results make it the best fit for regular juicing. | Good Housekeeping recommends it as its best value, at a fraction of the Nama’s price. It makes flavorful carrot and apple juice, offers two pulp filters, and has dishwasher-safe parts. | Food Network recommends this budget centrifugal juicer at about $75, and Consumer Reports also identifies it as a value pick. It is a basic, fast option for common produce without a large upfront cost. |
| Good to know | It is expensive, and its intricate strainer and assembly take some getting used to. | It struggles more with fibrous kale and is relatively loud. | It is noisy, can rattle, and is less effective with kale. |
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picture by AIGood Housekeeping and Bon Appétit both name it their overall winner. Its large self-feeding hopper, strong juice yield and smooth, low-pulp results make it the best fit for regular juicing.
Good to know: It is expensive, and its intricate strainer and assembly take some getting used to.
See on Amazonpicture by AIGood Housekeeping recommends it as its best value, at a fraction of the Nama’s price. It makes flavorful carrot and apple juice, offers two pulp filters, and has dishwasher-safe parts.
Good to know: It struggles more with fibrous kale and is relatively loud.
See on Amazonpicture by AIFood Network recommends this budget centrifugal juicer at about $75, and Consumer Reports also identifies it as a value pick. It is a basic, fast option for common produce without a large upfront cost.
Good to know: It is noisy, can rattle, and is less effective with kale.
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What matters
Slow juicers generally suit leafy greens and quieter operation; centrifugal models are faster but can be louder and less effective on greens. Also weigh ease of cleaning, counter space, prep time and how often you’ll use it.
Who this is for
Choose the Nama J2 if you juice often and want high output with little hands-on feeding. The Ninja is a sensible middle ground, while the Hamilton Beach is for occasional juicing on a tight budget.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer
Good Housekeeping and Bon Appétit both name it their overall winner. Its large self-feeding hopper, strong juice yield and smooth, low-pulp results make it the best fit for regular juicing. Good Housekeeping measured juice output, pulp, time and noise across common ingredients, and found the J2 extracted more juice with less pulp than other models. Bon Appétit also tested it with apples, carrots, oranges, kale and celery, praising its quiet operation and clean-tasting juice. The hopper lets you load produce in a batch instead of feeding pieces one at a time. Reviewers note that assembly takes practice and the strainer needs careful cleaning. Skip it if you juice only occasionally or don’t want to spend a premium price.
Good to know: It is expensive, and its intricate strainer and assembly take some getting used to.
See on AmazonBest value: Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer JC151
Good Housekeeping recommends it as its best value, at a fraction of the Nama’s price. It makes flavorful carrot and apple juice, offers two pulp filters, and has dishwasher-safe parts. In Good Housekeeping’s produce tests, it made sweet carrot juice with little pulp and balanced-tasting apple juice. Kale was harder for it to process, leaving wetter pulp, and the tester found it louder than some competitors. Its one-touch controls and reverse function keep operation straightforward. The anti-drip lever helps reduce mess, and its compact footprint is easier to accommodate than many machines. Choose another model if leafy greens are your main ingredient.
Good to know: It struggles more with fibrous kale and is relatively loud.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor 67601A
Food Network recommends this budget centrifugal juicer at about $75, and Consumer Reports also identifies it as a value pick. It is a basic, fast option for common produce without a large upfront cost. Food Network tested an apple, celery and kale, weighing the produce and pulp and measuring juice volume, while also checking noise and cleanup. The Big Mouth arrives assembled, has a wide opening for larger ingredients, and its parts are dishwasher-safe. It handles hardier greens less effectively than pricier juicers, according to Food Network. The lightweight machine can rattle on the counter, and it does not include a juice container. Consider spending more if you need quieter operation or plan to juice greens often.
Good to know: It is noisy, can rattle, and is less effective with kale.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Reviewers ran produce such as apples, carrots, kale and celery through the machines, measuring juice yield, pulp, processing time and noise, then assessed assembly and cleanup. These were controlled product tests, not long-term reliability trials, though some writers also reported extended home use. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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