The 5 Best Centrifugal Juicers, Tested and Dietitian-Approved

The Bottom Line: The Best Centrifugal Juicers

The Breville the Juice Fountain Compact (view at Amazon) quite simply outpaced its peers with better overall extraction and speed—and it doesn’t come close to breaking the bank. This juicer is great for beginners and long-term juice drinkers alike and can tackle high-volume projects or just a daily craving for some extra nutrients. If you’re looking for a slightly more wallet-friendly option, we also love the Electric Juice Extractor from Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful line (view at Walmart).

Choosing a Centrifugal Juicer

Pick the Right Size 

For most kitchens, a centrifugal juicer will be a larger appliance—think stand mixer size. For those with smaller kitchens or simply less space for new appliances, you may need to be especially mindful of space considerations for use and storage. If you do intend to dedicate precious square footage to a juicer, it may behoove you to find one indicated for more use or simply opt for one of the smaller models to get you started. 

Performance Is Key

Nobody wants a juicer that’s going to jam up on them, or not be able to handle the load it’s intended for. If you tend to do a lot of high-volume juicing, make sure you’re getting a machine that’s powerful and fast enough to handle the job, or you could be standing there holding cucumbers all day long. 

How Noisy Is It?

The juicers on our list are chosen for performance reasons, and while we love these machines, we know that even some of the best are quite loud. It’s worth considering the volume level you need to maintain at the time of day when you plan to juice, as some of these can surely wake up a household or even a neighbor. 

Does It Produce Good Juice?

Most juices are bound to see some levels of oxidation or separation, and not all juicers are extracting the maximum quantity possible. Indicators of a quality machine are dry pulp and lower levels of oxidation and separation after a few hours of refrigeration. 

Is It Easy to Clean?

Possibly the biggest hurdle to juicing, aside from the volume of produce you need to buy, is the cleanup. Some designs are easier to take apart, clean and reassemble than others. While you’re unlikely to find a machine that’s 100% dishwasher safe, you can opt for one with multiple parts that can be put in the dishwasher to keep your hand-washing to a minimum. 

Is It a Good Value for the Price?

Just within our list, prices range dramatically from $60 to $300 for a machine, and while we believe all the ones we selected are quality, we also value ensuring that you get a bang for your buck. You don’t need to go all-out to get a solid appliance, so check in with factors like how much you spend on juice, how much you plan to use the machine and what additional features it offers before you splurge. 

Our Centrifugal Juicer Tests

Each of our 13 carefully selected juicers underwent a battery of tests under observation from our kitchen experts to evaluate how well they can extract, the noise factor, ease of use, and other factors related to each juicer's versatility, value and quality. We juiced carrots, apples, kale, and ginger to gauge how well different fiber and water levels were tolerated and how quickly the juice was produced. Along with measuring the speed and efficiency of the machines, the final juice product was surveyed for any separation, oxidation and foaming. Finally, and possibly most importantly, our experts also weighed in on how easy these machines are to disassemble, clean and reassemble. 

We Also Considered

Breville the Juice Fountain Plus ($180 at Amazon): We loved how easy this juicer was to assemble, use and clean, and we thought the materials seemed sturdy and durable. We also liked that the chute was large enough to accommodate whole produce. However, this Breville model didn’t do the best job juicing our kale or ginger, leaving us with more pulp than actual juice.

Kuvings Centrifugal Juicer ($150 at Amazon): This juicer was lightweight and easy to transport but struggled with more fibrous ingredients like kale and ginger. In fact, we had to stop and restart the machine multiple times when juicing our ginger due to the fibers getting caught in the blades. We recommend sticking to water-rich produce like apples with this machine.

Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor ($70 at Amazon): This machine powered through our apples and carrots easily, but when it came to the ginger, the motor struggled quite a bit—so much so that we could not finish juicing it. It’s also a bit cumbersome and noisy compared to other juicers we tested. 

Mueller Ultra-Power Juicer ($40 at Amazon): This was one of the most budget-friendly juicers we tested, and we liked how easy it was to assemble and use. However, this one didn’t do well with our ginger and kale, and the materials felt cheap and flimsy.

Dash Compact Centrifugal Juicer ($100 at Amazon): With its slender design and wallet-friendly price point, this compact machine has a lot going for it. But as far as performance, it was simply outpaced by our other favorite mini option, the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer. 

Common Questions

What’s the best way to clean a centrifugal juicer?

White recommends washing after every use and using a brush to remove tiny food particles from the inner mechanisms and filter baskets. "Many of the larger parts are dishwasher-safe. It’s also useful to start juicing with smaller, dryer and lower-yield ingredients first, then follow with higher water content ingredients to help flush the machine," White says. We also recommend checking the manufacturer's instructions before tackling your first cleaning session just to be sure you know how to disassemble, appropriately clean and reassemble your machine. 

Do centrifugal juicers destroy the nutrients in fruits and vegetables?

According to Harbstreet, centrifugal juicers don’t necessarily destroy the nutrients—but they potentially can. “The high-speed spinning can generate some heat, which may denature some enzymes or proteins in fresh juice,” Harbstreet says. “And less fiber makes its way into the finished juice.” 

White has similar feedback. “Centrifugal styles produce more heat, and it is sometimes speculated this can degrade nutrients and change the flavor of some juices,” she says. “But I believe these are fairly negligible.” Ultimately, these juicers can deliver the nutrients, though you won’t see much fiber content. 

Is there anything you can’t put into a centrifugal juicer? 

We always recommend reading the manufacturer’s instructions for what you can and cannot put into your juicer. Some are tested and approved for multiple uses, such as producing nut milk, and others are not. Common items to ensure you leave out of your juicing are large seeds, pits and certain peels like those from citrus.

Our Trusted Expertise

Tori Martinet is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University Teachers College. She has a background in culinary nutrition, including developing juice and smoothie recipes for luxury fitness spaces throughout NYC. She is a freelance food and nutrition writer whose work has been featured in publications like Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats, Verywell Health, Verywell Fit, Health, Shape and more. 

We also chatted with food and nutrition experts Dana White, M.S., RD, ATC, and Cara Harbstreet, M.S., RD, LD, to get their feedback on common questions related to all things juicing.

This article was edited by  Kayleigh Drake, a former full-time baker and current EatingWell commerce editor and contributor to publications such as Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats and Simply Recipes and was reviewed by Brierley Horton, M.S., RD, senior commerce editor, who has 15 years of experience reporting, writing and editing nutrition and health content.