A juicer is one of the few kitchen machines where the mechanism matters more than the badge on the front. Fast centrifugal juicers and slow cold press juicers make measurably different juice from identical produce, keep it for different lengths of time, and cost very different money. This is where I work out which type belongs in which kitchen, and which specific machines earn the price.
My top pick
The Ninja NeverClog JC151 is the cold press juicer I recommend first: it gets through fibrous produce without jamming and costs roughly half what the premium machines do. The full field — including the faster centrifugal alternative and the premium hands-free option — is in the juicer buying guide.
Juicer guides & reviews
- Best Juicer 2026: Cold Press and Centrifugal Picks Tested
- Masticating vs Centrifugal Juicer: Which Should You Buy?
- Best Juicer for Celery in 2026: 5 Cold Press Picks Tested
- Ninja NeverClog JC151 Review: Great at Greens, Weak at Carrots
- Breville JE98XL Review: Fast on Fruit, Hopeless on Greens
- Hamilton Beach Big Mouth review — the cheap centrifugal juicer, and the noise and motor complaints
- Omega Cold Press Juicer Review: Great for Greens, Confusing to Buy
- Omega VSJ843 Juicer Review: Dry Pulp, Fussy Parts
- Nama J2 Review: You Are Paying for Time, Not More Juice
- Why Does My Juicer Clog? How to Diagnose It in 30 Seconds
- Ninja JC151 vs Breville JE98XL: Same Price, Opposite Strengths
- How to Clean a Juicer: The 3-Minute Routine That Actually Works
- How Long Does Fresh Juice Last? Two Answers, Not One
- Best Juicer for Greens 2026: 4 Cold Press Picks Tested
Start here
Buying a first juicer? Read the masticating vs centrifugal comparison before anything else — that one decision sets your budget, your morning routine, and how long the juice keeps. Then the buying guide for specific machines. If celery is the whole reason you are buying, skip ahead to the celery guide, because that is the single job cheap centrifugal juicers do worst.
Juicer troubleshooting
The three things that go wrong most often:
- It will not start after cleaning — the safety lock, not a fault.
- It clogs, or stops making much juice — squeeze the pulp to tell which.
- Cleaning it properly — the routine that keeps the screen clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real difference between cold press and centrifugal juicers?
The mechanism. A centrifugal juicer spins produce against a blade at high speed; a cold press (masticating) juicer crushes and presses it slowly. The two make measurably different juice from identical produce, keep for different lengths of time, and cost very different money, which the masticating vs centrifugal comparison covers in full.
Why did my juicer stop working right after I cleaned it?
Almost always the safety lock, not a fault. Most juicers will not run unless the lid and bowl are seated and locked correctly, and reassembly after cleaning is the most common way to get that wrong.
Why is my juicer clogging or barely making juice?
Squeeze the ejected pulp to tell which problem you have. Still-wet pulp with juice left in it points to a clog. Dry pulp with little juice usually means the machine did its job and the produce itself was low-yield.
How long does fresh juice actually keep?
For quality, the same day is safest, or a day or two at a push if it came off a slow juicer into a full, sealed glass bottle in a cold fridge. That is a separate question from whether it is still safe to drink, which is governed by bacteria rather than taste and does not always announce itself.
I'm Glenn, and I started Kitchenware Compare to cut through conflicting product reviews and help readers pick kitchen gear with confidence. I don't own or test the products I write about — these guides are built from verified-purchase reviews, manufacturer specifications, and independent testing where it exists, with the reasoning shown, not just a rating.