Juicers: Expert and User Reviews

Our AssessmentThis publication is the Australian equivalent of Consumer Reports. Staffers test and rate 26 juicers for performance, ease of use and safety. They put the machines through their paces, juicing watermelon and pineapple together to see if the machines will choke on the combination of hard and soft fruits. They also test each machine on carrots, apples and oranges. Although most of the juicers rated in this report are not available in the U.S., several top-rated models have U.S. equivalents (the Breville Ikon BJE510XL, Breville Dual Disc Juice Processor BJE820XL, Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL, Breville Juice Fountain Compact BJE200XL and Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE95XL). Editors say the top-rated Breville juicers have large feed chutes, juice jugs and pulp containers, though they are also bulky and difficult to clean in a standard sink. In addition to juicer ratings and a buyer's guide, the article describes how juicers work.

Our AssessmentEditors of Cook's Illustrated magazine review five citrus juicers. All five perform well and are recommended, but editors specifically name one top model and one best buy. A one-sentence description of each juicer's performance is given, but there is no explanation of testing methods.

Our AssessmentFood & Wine magazine staffers tested 76 countertop appliances before selecting their favorites in nine categories, including juicers. The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth is their top juicer because of its easy assembly, large mouth (which reduces the need for pre-chopping), and "huge" pulp catcher. The Omega 4000 comes in a close second, and the Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE95XL, which has been replaced by the JE98XL) and Juiceman Pro, which has been discontinued, are the runners-up. Other tested juicers, if any, are not identified.

Our AssessmentAlthough several juicers are listed at this site, only three receive full reviews. Write-ups provide information about features and the pros and cons of each model. The site's reviewers like the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro for all-purpose juicing and the Amco Houseworks Citrus Squeezer for juicing citrus fruits.

Our AssessmentEveryday with Rachael Ray Magazine offers a round-up of their favorite juicers. The article notes that machines were tested by juicing dozens of oranges. Unfortunately, it is unclear how many machines were tested in total. The William-Sonoma Two-in-One Citrus Juicer is no longer available, but other picks include the perennial favorite, the Breville Die-Cast Citrus Press 800CPXL.

Our AssessmentBest Buy consumers offer reviews of more than 30 top-selling juicers. Most of the models only have a few reviews, but those that the site does feature can be helpful in determining the pros and cons of specific models.

Our AssessmentAlthough reviews at Cooking.com are generally brief, it is easy to sort through them to find bestsellers and top-rated models. Best-reviewed juicers include the Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL, the Breville Die-Cast Citrus Juicer 800CPXL, the Waring Citrus Juicer PCJ201 and the Cuisinart CCJ-100, all of which have at least 25 reviews with an average rating between 4 and 5 stars out of 5.

Our AssessmentThis online culinary site provides several detailed individual reviews of editor-selected kitchen tools. The Huron Slow Juicer receives very positive remarks from editor Emily Ho. Ho praises the masticating juicer for its excellent extraction, little noise and easy clean up.

Our AssessmentAlthough it's outdated, this is one of the least biased and most thorough reports we found. In a five-product roundup. Charles Passy concludes that there is no "one-size-fits-all juicer." Quiet machines may be slow, and ejection models can have small feed chutes. The Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001 (also sold as the Waring Pro PJE401) is rated best overall; it extracts more juice than most models and comes with basket filters for easy cleanup. The reviewer rating for best value goes to the L'Equip Mini Pulp Ejector Model 110.5, with its compact size and wide feed chute.

Our AssessmentReviewers at this retail website test eight popular juice extractors with 2.5 pounds of carrots and 2 pounds of spinach each. Detailed test results are provided for each model, and the short writeups include critical details. The information here appears to be less biased than at some other retail sites. The SoloStar-II SS-9002 and the Green Star 2000 earn top marks, and the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer is the least efficient of all the machines tested. Editors recommend low-speed juicers for the best juice extraction, but for those who prefer a high-speed model, the Juiceman JM418SS (discontinued) is their top pick. It should be noted that this test dates back to 2006 and it does appear that very little about the site has been updated recently. VitalityPlus.com also sells Green Star and SoloStar juicers, however, and we take the results with a grain of salt.

Our AssessmentAlthough owners have posted reviews for more than 75 juicer models at this site, most get only a handful of reviews. The Jack LaLanne Power Juicer by far receives the most feedback, earning an average of 4.22 stars out of 5 from more than 200 users. Consumers praise this model as easy to use, easy to clean and a good value for the money. However, this evaluation conflicts with both professional reviews and user reviews from other sites. The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro 800 Watt Juice Extractor 67650 gets the highest score, earning a 4.89, but is only rated by nine users.

Our AssessmentAbout.com's guide to healing recommends five juicers and gives a brief description of each, with links to more detailed reviews for four of them. The Omega 4000 is her top pick, and the Acme 6100 is also highly recommended. The Miracle Ultra-Matic Juice Extractor is well rated, but she says it's probably too expensive for most home users. Reviewer Phylameana lila Desy doesn't discuss the criteria she used to choose these five juicers as her top picks. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Our AssessmentAlthough this site sells juicers, its editors aren't afraid to compare the models they offer based on ease of use, yield, juice quality, reliability, power and the availability of replacement parts. The most highly rated models, the Acme Supreme Juicerator (models 5001 and 6001) and an unidentified Omega juicer, are praised for their yield, ease of cleaning and "cleanest pulp-free juice." For those wishing to make larger quantities of juice, the site recommends the Juiceman II and the Miracle Ultramatic MJ-7000 (both discontinued, but still available from some sources), which include self-extracting pulp mechanisms. Editors here are strong proponents of purchasing more expensive, durable models if you plan to juice daily.

Our AssessmentThis site features only one very brief review of the Waring Pro Juicer, dating back to 2008. The product was tested by writer Amy Winsiewski, but very few details about the performance of the machine are included.