There's basically two main types of juicers you'll be looking at when you're looking to make fresh, nutrient-dense juice; masticating (slow/cold press) and centrifugal (fast/shredding) juicers. Masticating juicers crush fruits and vegetables at a low speed, which makes less heat and foam. This means that the juice stays fresher for longer and has more nutrients. They are usually quieter and easier to clean, but they usually have smaller chutes and cost more.

Centrifugal juicers shred fruits and vegetables quickly by spinning them at high speeds. They make a lot of juice quickly, but it has more foam and oxidizes faster, so you should drink it right away. They usually cost less and don't need as much prep work. Reviewers say that masticating models work best with leafy greens and make very smooth juice, while centrifugal models work best with hard fruits and vegetables. (techgearlab.comepicurious.com).

Here are our top five picks for 2025, which include both types of juicers. To help you choose the best juicer for your needs, each section lists important features, customer reviews, and pros and cons.

Ninja NeverClog Masticating Cold Press Juicer

Techgearlab.com says that the Ninja NeverClog is a horizontal cold-press juicer that works best with leafy greens and wheatgrass. GearLab said it was "our favorite masticating juicer" and that it "makes great juice, especially when leafy greens are in it." People who have tried it say they love how smooth and velvety the juice is and how good it tastes. One tester said it was "delightful, velvety, and very tasty."

Something kinda cool about this juicer is that it has a "reverse" function to help clear out any clogs. It's generally seen as an over-all highly rated juicer - I mean it's rated 4.7 stars out of 5 on Best Buy, with many reviewers commenting on its quiet and small form factor.

• Pros: It’s able to make lots of juice out of very little produce - making it a great option for fibrous produce (think: leafy greens). It’s also dishwasher safe, which adds a layer of convenience. 

• Disadvantages: The juicer does have a slightly narrower chute than other juicers we’ve looked at, meaning that you’ll have to cut your vegetables into smaller pieces in order to increase efficiency and avoid clogs. 

• Unique: The best for grasses and leafy greens – The maker says that Ninja's design pushes pulp through the filter so it "won't clog," and users say it rarely does (bestbuy.com). Great for health nuts who juice greens every day (wheatgrass gives the best juice).

It's on Amazon

Hurom H70 Slow Juicer (Masticating)

The Hurom H70 is a high-end vertical cold-press juicer that is very easy to use.

One of the best things about this juicer is that it doesn’t have a mesh filter. The two-piece auger separates the pulp from the juice without needing you to scrub any screens.

‘Food & Wine’ said that "cleaning is a huge part" of juicing (for those of you who’ve already juicer before, you know!) and that the H70 "stood out as by far the simplest in that category." You can rinse all the leftover materials fairly easily, plus the brush that comes along with the juicer is super efficient (foodandwine.com). You can add fruits and vegetables to the juicer at any time because it has a wide 1.8-inch chute and a continuous-feed hopper (foodandwine.com). The auger works really well too, so the juice comes out smooth and doesn't have any pulp.

• Pros: This is the easiest masticating juicer to clean; the mesh-less design means you can just rinse the parts and be done (foodandwine.com).The self-feeding hopper lets you watch it run (foodandwine.com), and the juice is very high quality with very little foam or pulp.

• Disadvantages: It makes a little less juice than the best cold-pressers (some juice stays in the pulp); it costs a lot (usually around $599), making it one of the most expensive home juicers; and it takes longer to juice because it runs at a slower speed (60–70 RPM).

• Unique: The H70's filter-free auger makes cleaning almost too easy, which is not the case with other juicers. Food & Wine says it's "a fantastic cold press juicer, albeit one in the top echelon of cost" (foodandwine.com). This is a great choice if you don't like cleaning filters and don't mind paying more for the ease of use.

Breville Juice Fountain Plus (Centrifugal)

The Juice Fountain Plus" from Brevilleis a well-known centrifugal juicer that has been popular in homes for a while now. It has a feed chute that is about 3 inches wide, so you can fit in some pretty big fruits or vegetables without having to cut them up. You can even fit in whole apples! The stainless steel cutting disk and strainer have a strong 850W motor that lets them shred or extract food right away.

GearLab says that the Fountain Plus is simple to use and clean because it has a wide chute and two different speeds. It "eliminates the need to finely chop your fruits and veggies" (techgearlab.com). It easily juiced tough fruits and vegetables like carrots and beets, and testers said it made "some of the tastiest apple juice... and above-average cucumber juice" (techgearlab.com).

• Pros: It works well and quickly on hard fruits and vegetables. It has a wide chute and two speeds (6,500–12,000 RPM) that make prep go faster. Most parts can be cleaned quickly in the dishwasher (techgearlab.com). This juicer is a good deal for the money (about $150). Customers say it's easy to use and the juice is great (bestbuy.com).

• Disadvantages: It doesn't work well with leafy greens, so you won't get much juice from kale or spinach (techgearlab.com). It also makes more foam and oxidation, so you should drink the juice right away. The design doesn't have a shut-off spout, so if the lid isn't on tight, it can leak or drip while you're juicing (techgearlab.com). A few reviews online have noted that it’s a little too big and that cleaning the lid and filter are slightly more time-consuming. 

• Unique: It’s definitely a strong centrifugal pick in the middle-weight range. Best for people who want juice right away and mostly juice hard fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots, and citrus. People often say nice things about it because it's "easy to use" and not too expensive. Techgearlab.com noted that it's "a top-tier centrifugal juicer that won't break the bank," and that it’s almost just as effective as the more expensive juicers out there.

It's on Amazon

Vertical masticating juicer with 43 RPM Omega

The Omega 43 RPM Vertical Juicer is a really powerful “vertical” slow juicer that, honestly, can handle a lot more work than it looks like it can! Food & Wine's tests showed that it juiced kale and other greens better than any other machine, getting more than 13 ounces from a pound of leafy greens—twice as much as most other machines (foodandwine.com). Reviewers said it made the driest pulp and had the second-highest overall yield, which means it was very good at getting juice out of food (foodandwine.com). It has a vertical design that saves space on the counter, and the build is "notably heavy for its size," which shows that it is strong and long-lasting (constructionfoodandwine.com).

• Pros: It makes great green juice—"head and shoulders above" most of the other “green-focused” juicers out there. (foodandwine.com); the pulp always comes out very dry, so you know most of the juice / nutrients are extracted properly; it's well-made and stable (it’s got a really heavy base); and it doesn't take up that much space in your kitchen / juicing area.

• Disadvantages: The small, narrow feed chute means you’ll likely be cutting up most of your propuce into smaller chunks so that they’re easily fed into the machine. It’s also good to acknowledge that the juicer is pretty tall, making it slightly more inconvenient if you’re planning on storing them in your cabinets that have low clearance. Lastly, it runs a tad slower than other juicers (43 RPM to be exact), which means that your juicing sessions is going to take a little longer on this machine. 

• Unique: This Omega model has a patented low-speed, three-stage auger that gives you the best yield.There is also a switch for two speeds and an auger that can be turned around to make cleaning easier. People who drink a lot of green juice say it's great because the juice is very concentrated and the flavors are sweet and smooth because it takes a long time to extract.

It's on Amazon

In reviews and tests from 2024 to 2025, all of the above juicers got very high marks. To sum up, masticating juicers (like the Ninja, Omega, and Hurom) are the best choice if you want to make juice that tastes good, keeps nutrients, and is easy to clean. (techgearlab.com, epicurious.com).When speed and little prep time are important, centrifugal juicers like the Brevilles are the best. (techgearlab.com and epicurious.com). To pick the best style and model for your 2025 kitchen, think about what and how much you'll be juicing, how much time and money you'll need to clean up, and how much money you'll have.