Best Juicers 2026
Choosing a juicer comes down to one simple question: what will you actually juice most weeks? A slow masticating juicer suits leafy greens and wheatgrass, while a fast centrifugal juicer suits a quick glass of apple or carrot juice before work. In our comparison of five well-known models, the differences that mattered most were not fancy extras. They were feed-chute size, cleanup effort, noise, and how each machine handles greens versus hard produce.
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Top 3 Picks
- Best overall for daily juicing: Hurom H400. Its large self-feeding hopper lets you load a whole recipe at once, and the strainer-free chamber keeps cleanup short, which is what makes a juicer easy to live with day after day.
- Best for greens and versatility: Omega NC900HDC. This horizontal masticating juicer runs slowly, handles leafy greens and wheatgrass well, and doubles as a nutrition center for nut butters and similar foods.
- Best for speed: Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL. If you want juice in minutes with little prep, its wide feed chute and two speeds make it the simplest pick in this group.
Hurom H400
Hurom H400
The Hurom H400 is built around a simple idea: load the hopper, let the machine feed itself, and spend less time standing at the counter. Its wide hopper takes whole pieces of…
The Hurom H400 is built around a simple idea: load the hopper, let the machine feed itself, and spend less time standing at the counter. Its wide hopper takes whole pieces of produce, and the two-part auger works through the load without constant pushing. In our comparison, this hands-free style stood out most for people who juice every morning and want the routine to feel quick rather than fussy.
Cleanup is the other reason this model earns its place at the top. The strainer-free chamber design means there is no fine mesh screen to scrub, and the chamber rinses out with far less effort than a traditional slow juicer. The trade-off is size and pace. The H400 is a tall machine, so measure your counter clearance before ordering, and it is a slow juicer by design, so it will not match a centrifugal model for raw speed.
Pros:
- Self-feeding hopper takes whole produce with little prep
- Strainer-free chamber keeps cleanup short
- Quiet running compared with centrifugal juicers
- Good yield from greens and soft fruit
Cons:
- Tall footprint needs good counter clearance
- Slower than a centrifugal juicer by design
- Large seeds and pits still need removing first
Omega NC900HDC
The Omega NC900HDC is a horizontal masticating juicer, which gives it a different feel from the vertical models here. Produce feeds in from the side, the auger presses it slowly at 80 RPM, and pulp ejects automatically. In our comparison, this slow, steady action was the strongest match for leafy greens, celery, and wheatgrass, where fast spinning machines tend to leave more behind.
It also earns points for versatility. With its included nozzles and screens, it can make nut butters, sorbets, and similar foods, so it works as a small nutrition center rather than a juice-only machine. The downsides are the ones common to horizontal juicers: the footprint is long, assembly takes a moment to learn, and juicing a large batch of hard fruit takes patience.
Pros:
- Strong performance with leafy greens and wheatgrass
- Adjustable end caps for different produce types
- Useful beyond juice, including nut butters and sorbets
- Quiet, low-speed operation
Cons:
- Long horizontal footprint takes counter space
- Slower for large batches of hard produce
- More parts to learn at first setup
Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL
The Breville Juice Fountain Plus is the straightforward pick in this group. It is a centrifugal juicer with a 3-inch feed chute, two speeds, and a juice jug with a froth separator. Drop in whole apples or large chunks of carrot, pick low speed for softer produce or high speed for harder produce, and you have juice in minutes. In our comparison, nothing else here was as quick from counter to glass.
Speed comes with trade-offs worth knowing. Centrifugal juicers are louder than slow juicers, and they tend to be less efficient with leafy greens, where a masticating auger gets more from each handful. The pulp container is large, which helps for family-size batches, but the filter basket still needs a good rinse after each use to stay clean.
Pros:
- Very fast juicing with little prep
- Wide 3-inch chute fits whole fruit
- Two speeds for soft and hard produce
- Large pulp container for bigger batches
Cons:
- Louder than slow juicers
- Less efficient with leafy greens
- Filter basket needs rinsing after each use
Nama J2
The Nama J2 follows the same whole-recipe idea as the Hurom, with a wide hopper you can load in one go and a slow masticating action underneath. In our comparison, its strength was batch juicing: load the hopper, walk away for a moment, and come back to a full container of juice with relatively dry pulp. That makes it a good fit for households that juice for more than one person at a time.
It is a substantial machine, both in size and in the number of parts to wash, and it runs at a slow pace by design. Hand washing is recommended for its parts, so if you want a machine you can toss in the dishwasher without thinking, this is not the easiest choice here. What you get in return is a calm, hands-free routine and a juice texture that slow-juicer fans tend to prefer.
Pros:
- Whole-recipe hopper for hands-free batch juicing
- Low-pulp juice with good yield
- Quiet, slow masticating action
- Works well for greens, fruit, and sorbet-style foods
Cons:
- Large machine that needs counter or storage space
- Hand washing recommended for parts
- Slow pace compared with centrifugal models
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth
The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth is the simplest centrifugal juicer in this group, and that simplicity is its appeal. Its 3-inch feed chute fits whole apples and similar produce, the controls are a single on-and-off style, and the removable parts are dishwasher safe. In our comparison, it was the easiest machine to explain to a first-time juicer: plug in, feed, rinse, done.
It is not the best choice for greens, and like other centrifugal models it is louder than a slow juicer. Juice from soft fruit can also carry more foam, so pour through the included container and let it settle for a moment if a smooth glass matters to you. For everyday apple, carrot, and orange juice, though, it does the job with very little fuss.
Pros:
- Very simple to use, even for first-time juicers
- Wide chute fits whole fruit with little cutting
- Dishwasher-safe removable parts
- Compact and easy to store
Cons:
- Weaker with leafy greens than masticating models
- Louder than slow juicers
- Juice can be foamier from soft fruit
Juicer Comparison
| Juicer | Type | Feed chute / hopper | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurom H400 | Vertical masticating | Wide self-feeding hopper | 90 RPM | Daily juicing, easy cleanup |
| Omega NC900HDC | Horizontal masticating | Standard feed tube | 80 RPM | Greens, wheatgrass, versatility |
| Breville Juice Fountain Plus | Centrifugal | 3-inch chute | Two speeds | Fast everyday juice |
| Nama J2 | Vertical masticating | Wide whole-recipe hopper | Single slow speed | Batch juicing for households |
| Hamilton Beach Big Mouth | Centrifugal | 3-inch chute | Single speed | Simple first juicer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a slow juicer really better than a centrifugal juicer?
It depends on what you juice. Slow masticating juicers tend to get more from leafy greens and produce a smoother, lower-foam juice. Centrifugal juicers are faster and simpler, and they handle hard fruit very well. Neither type is better for everyone.
How much prep do these juicers need?
The Hurom H400 and Nama J2 need the least prep, because their wide hoppers take whole produce. The Breville and Hamilton Beach models also take whole apples through a 3-inch chute. The Omega needs produce cut to fit its horizontal feed tube, so allow a little extra prep time.
Which juicer is easiest to clean?
The Hurom H400 is the easiest here, thanks to its strainer-free chamber. The Hamilton Beach is also simple, with dishwasher-safe removable parts. Any juicer stays easier to clean if you rinse it right after use, before pulp dries.
Can I juice leafy greens in a centrifugal juicer?
Yes, but expect a lower yield than from a masticating juicer. A useful trick is to sandwich greens between harder pieces of fruit, which helps push them through the machine.
Do slow juicers work for hard vegetables like carrots and beets?
Yes. Slow juicers handle hard produce well; they just take longer per batch. Cut very hard pieces to a size your model can feed comfortably, and let the auger work at its own pace rather than forcing produce through.
Conclusion
If you juice daily and want the easiest routine, pick the Hurom H400. If greens, celery, and wheatgrass are your main ingredients, or you want a machine that also makes nut butters and sorbets, pick the Omega NC900HDC. If speed matters most and you mainly juice apples, carrots, and oranges, the Breville Juice Fountain Plus is the better fit, and the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth covers the same ground in a simpler package. For whole-recipe batch juicing for a household, the Nama J2 is the pick to compare first.
