The best juicers in the UK for blitzing fruit and veg – tested

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Long before we became a nation of smoothie lovers, with blenders gracing our worktops, the health-conscious kitchen was always home to a juicer. Those early models could be tricky to keep clean, or require herculean effort to produce a mere dribble – but modern juicers are more efficient, easier to maintain, and can often produce more than just fruit juice.

There are some solid reasons to buy. Homemade juice is the original health drink: squeezed straight from fruit and vegetables, it has none of the preservatives sometimes found in shop-bought blends, nor is it treated to make it last longer or stay the right colour. Juicers can, however, leave behind some of the important fibre found in fruits’ skin and flesh.

Another argument in favour of fresh is the taste. If you haven’t savoured it recently, you may not appreciate how delicious a glass of homemade juice can be: it’s like tasting it for the first time all over again. A final motive is that making your own juice means you can hide all kinds of veggies in it, which is a win if ordinarily you struggle to eat your greens.

At a glance

Best juicer overall and best on a budget:
Nutribullet juicer

£87 at Amazon

Best compact centrifugal juicer:
Philips Viva Collection juicer

£79.99 at Philips

Best juicer for oranges and citrus fruit:
Nama J2 cold press juicer

£549.49 at Healf

Best cold press/masticating juicer:
Kuvings Auto 6 juice extractor

£360 at Kuvings

Best juicer for small kitchens:
Ninja cold press juicer with anti-clog filter JC151UK

£129 at John Lewis

Why you should trust me

I tested my first juicer more than a decade ago. Since then, I’ve put dozens through their paces: the startlingly speedy, the deliberately slow and pretty much everything in between. I’ve tasked them with more than OJ, too, whipping up veggie blends, nut milks and instant sorbet. Ultimately, I’m opinionated on what constitutes a good juicer, what’s worth paying more for, and what you should avoid.

It’s a brave tester who invites multiple juicers into their kitchen. The mountain of washing-up can be astonishing (several were not dishwasher-safe), and assembling and disassembling them is a perverse logic puzzle. Unless you’re scrupulous about cleaning surfaces, everything will be slightly sticky for weeks afterwards: the worktop, the floor, sometimes even the ceiling. And naturally, all their empty boxes were irresistible to my seven-month-old kitten, Sherbet.

How I tested

Every writer wants the opportunity to pen a juicy feature. However, perhaps I should have asked more questions before agreeing to this one: the unpacking, food prep, measuring, cleaning and assembly/disassembly of 10 juicers took about three days. I tested four “slow” (otherwise known as cold-press or masticating juicers), four “fast” (or centrifugal) juicers, and two citrus juicers from the most popular and well-known manufacturers in each category.

Each juicer was tested with an orange, an apple and a carrot, along with a handful of washed spinach leaves. All were unpeeled, except the oranges, which were only unpeeled when testing citrus juicers. The fruit/veg was weighed on digital scales before juicing, and the juice yield was weighed afterwards to the exact millilitre, allowing me to calculate how much juice you can expect from each item, as a percentage of the overall weight.

Bags and packs of apples, oranges and baby spinach on a kitchen worktop.

In a separate test, I juiced an orange using each machine, taking the fruit’s temperature with my Thermapen, then measuring the temperature of the juice produced. This meant I could calculate how much heat the process added. Slow juicers often have lower heat generation as a feature (resulting in less oxidation and maintaining nutritional value), so this test meant I could see if that proved true in a real-world setup.

In addition, each juicer was assessed on how easy it was to keep clean and use; its price v its functionality; and the usefulness of any additional kit, such as lidded containers for juice, cleaning brushes and alternate pulp strainers. Noise was measured with the juicer empty, at a distance of one metre, using a decibel meter, and total runtime was recorded. All the fruit was room temperature rather than from the fridge (although my unheated kitchen was pretty chilly).

All the juicers have either been returned to the manufacturers or donated to charity, including the Westway, my local community centre.

The best juicers in 2026, tested

Lineup of all the juicers featured in this group test on a kitchen work surface.

Ninja Cold press juicer with anti-clog filter JC151UK.

The best of the rest

What you need to know

What to look for in a juicer

In my experience, a small appliance must be easy to keep clean if you want to make the most of it. This is important when buying a juicer, not only to keep it running smoothly, but also so you’ll use it regularly without dreading the clean-up. Look for juicers that are easy to assemble and take apart; have thicker plastic than cheap models, so they don’t break or distort; and don’t have any inaccessible crevices.

Don’t worry too much about motor size and energy consumption: centrifugal juicers need a powerful motor to do their job, but as they’re only operating for seconds, the energy use will be low. Conversely, slow juicers don’t need a big motor, but their runtime is longer. None of the juicers I tested cost more than a few pence to run per session.

Should I choose a masticating or centrifugal juicer?

The style of juicer you choose will depend largely on your budget and what’s most important to you: time or volume of juice.

Centrifugal juicers work by finely shredding the fruit or vegetables before spinning at speed to separate the juice from the pulp through a strainer. They work quickly, which is why they’re also known as fast juicers, and are usually affordable. The downside is that they may not be as efficient as masticating. In my testing, the difference in yield percentage wasn’t as large as you may think though: the lowest a centrifugal juicer produced was 50%, while the most efficient masticating juicer averaged 67%. They’re noisy, but as they’re quick, you won’t have to endure that for long.

Masticating juicers chop, crush and “chew” the fruit or vegetables before squeezing out the juice through a filter or screen. It’s a process that takes more time, hence their other name of “slow juicers”, or cold-press juicers. Most are an investment, so it’s advisable to budget at least £100 for one that will last. Overall, I found them to be more efficient in producing juice but time-consuming to use – on average, I spent about seven minutes using a slow juicer compared with a couple of minutes using a centrifugal model. They produce very little noise: great if you’re juicing while others are asleep.

I also tested electric reamers for this feature. While confined to citrus juicing, if it’s just OJ you’re after, they’re a quick, low-maintenance way to a refreshing glass. Given their similar price, though, you’d be better off buying an efficient centrifugal juicer so you can benefit from their versatility.

How to clean your juicer

Residue can be stubborn, so always clean your juicer immediately after use. If seals and small parts can be removed, then do so: check the instructions for manufacturer advice. It’s not solely for hygiene: poor cleaning is a common reason for a juicer malfunction, as fibres and other buildup will make it slower and less effective.

Rather than dismantle the juicer on the worktop, lift away all the parts that need cleaning from the base as one, if possible, and take it to the sink. If your juicer comes with a cleaning brush, use that – it’ll be the right size and shape for fitting in all the nooks and crannies. If not, invest in a brush with a pointed end, such as Oxo’s kitchen appliance cleaning set.

Never clean plastic parts with water that’s too hot, as they can distort, and only put parts in the dishwasher that are marked as dishwasher safe (check if they’re top rack only too). Air dry everything so that all parts are moisture-free before reassembling.

Are juicers repairable or recyclable?

Most juicers break down into several parts for cleaning, with the upside that if one breaks, it’s simple to replace, as manufacturers often offer spare or extra parts.

Burnt-out motors mean going back to the manufacturer if they offer repairs (the pricier the juicer, the greater the chance that there’s a repair service, generally speaking), but may be avoided by looking after your juicer. Overloading can strain the motor, as can clogs. Take your time when juicing, adding ingredients in the order suggested, and check all the parts are fitted properly before you start.

If your juicer is no longer working, you can recycle it: at your recycling centre, stores that offer the Retailer Take-back scheme, kerbside recycling bins or drop-off points: use the postcode checker at Recycle Your Electricals. If your old juicer is working, donate it to a charity that accepts electrical goods.

Buying a refurbished or secondhand juicer

If you’re keen to save but don’t want a budget model, buying refurbished or secondhand juicers can be ideal. Juicers have a tendency to be used initially, but if they’re hard to clean or bulky on the worktop, they end up neglected, so there’s a good chance of finding nearly new products secondhand.

A secondhand juicer will need a thorough clean before you use it. Crevices and seals can play host to mould, so make sure it’s hygienic before trying it out. Look for secondhand bargains on auction and local selling sites, or check Back Market for refurbished juicers: appliances come with a minimum warranty of one year and 30-day returns.

That said, choosing a new juicer that suits your needs is the best way to make sure you’ll get lots of use out of it. Cheap products can be tempting, but if you opt for a durable juicer that’s been tested in a real kitchen, it should last for several years.

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Rachel Ogden has worked as a consumer journalist for decades, becoming an expert unboxer before it was a thing, although she is less successful at repacking. Her home has hosted hundreds of small appliances from juicers and blenders to robot vacuums, while outside, you’ll find her messing about with barbecues and pizza ovens. It takes a lot to impress her – many appliances have tried and failed

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