The 6 Best Cold Press Juicers of 2024, According to Our Tests

Our Takeaway

For those looking for the best cold press juicer on the market that yields consistent, fantastic quality juice for a great price, the Hamilton Beach Masticating Slow Juicer is the undisputed choice. When saving space is priority number one, look no further than the Dash Compact Cold Press Power Juicer.

How to Pick the Right Cold Press Juicer

Noise Level

Cold press juicers typically make less noise than centrifugal juicers since they operate at lower temperatures and slower speeds. However, even cold press juicers can make enough noise to become disruptive, which is why we measured the decibel level of each model we tested. Since they do work slowly, it's especially important to consider noise level because the juicer will be running for longer periods of time, which can become an inconvenience early in the morning or while attempting to have conversations in the kitchen.

Ease of Use and Cleaning

When shopping for a new juicer, it's essential to consider your lifestyle and time commitment. If a model is harder to use or takes more time to assemble and disassemble than others, you may be less likely to use it. Look for design features like stackable parts and included instruction manuals to make the entire process go smoothly.

Once you're finished juicing, having a machine that is easy to clean will also make you more likely to want to use it. Does it have a lot of tiny parts that need to be scrubbed individually? Does it come apart? Are any of the parts dishwasher safe?

Size

The size of the juicer itself and the juice output of each machine are huge variables when deciding which juicer is right for you. If you have a small kitchen with limited counter space or don't want to be lugging a huge machine out from a cabinet every morning, a smaller, lighter model might also be for you. How much capacity a juicer has is also essential to consider—are you juicing for your whole family or just yourself?

A machine with a larger juice container or pulp container will be able to make more juice at one time. Likewise, consider the size of the feed chute. A thinner chute means more time spent chopping and prepping produce to make it smaller enough to fit the opening, while wider chutes make it easy to toss an entire apple inside without cutting it first.

About Our Tests

We tested nine cold-press juicers in our test kitchen with produce of various textures. To test the juicer’s performance with hard, dense, and high-water content produce, we used whole carrots and green apples. To test their performance with tough, leafy greens and fibrous produce, we used kale and ginger. All ingredients were cut and weighed to the same size to ensure accurate results. 

For each test, we used a stopwatch to measure the time it took to juice the ingredient and then stuck a thermometer 1 inch into the resulting liquid to measure the temperature. We then used a kitchen scale to record the volume and weight in ounces before tasting the juice to observe mouthfeel and consistency. Each juice was left in the fridge overnight, after which we examined it for separation and oxidation and then tasted it a second time while describing any changes to mouthfeel and consistency. For kale and ginger, we also poured the juice through a fine mesh strainer to better observe the consistency of the pulp and evaluate the texture.

To measure loudness, we recorded the sound pressure levels with a decibel reader while juicing two carrots. To test the ease of cleaning, we followed manufacturer instructions to take apart and clean all parts of the juicier, using any included accessories or scrub brushes.

Each juicer was rated on the following attributes:

• Performance: Does the juicer yield a lot of pulp compared to the volume of juice produced? Is the augur effective? Does it produce dry pulp? Does the flavor or consistency change after the juices are stored in the fridge overnight?
• Design: Is the juicer quiet? Is it lightweight and easy to move around the kitchen? Does it take up a lot of storage space? Are the materials well-made and sturdy? Does the size of the feed shoot allow for whole produce?
• Ease of Use: Is it easy to assemble? Is the control panel easy and intuitive to use? Do you have to help shove the produce through with a plunger?
• Ease of Cleaning: Is the juicer easy to take apart and clean? Are any parts dishwasher-safe? 
• Versatility: Does the juicer effectively break down produce of different textures? Are there any limitations on what types of produce can be juiced? Can it be used to make anything other than juice?
  

The Leftovers: Other Cold Press Juicers We Tested

Although the Hurom H310 Easy Clean Slow Juicer has a lightweight, stylish design with a quiet motor, it didn’t extract very much juice from the produce during tests. After spending the night in the fridge, both the carrot and apple juices became separated and oxidized, and the juicer struggled with fibrous ingredients like kale—which was only exacerbated by the lack of a plunger mechanism to help coax stubborn food through the chute. 

The Tribest Shine Kitchen Co. Easy Cold Press Juicer with XL Feed Chute had a similar thin, lightweight design as the Hurom, though it was slightly taller at 17.5 inches. The wide mouth made it easy to add larger ingredients, but the juicer became clogged multiple times during testing. Controls and setup were simple, but its poor performance with any type of fibrous produce forced us to leave it off the list.

Common Questions

What are cold press juicers?

Put most simply, cold press juicers work by chopping up and crushing the produce with an auger and then pressing the mixture through a mesh sieve. It keeps the produce raw, so no heat is involved that could degrade nutrients or texture of the fruits and vegetables. Cold pressing takes more time and work than other common juicing methods, but many find the process worthwhile as it yields a fresher, more nutrient-dense finished product. Cold press juicers are also known as "masticating juicers" or "slow juicers."

What is the difference between a centrifugal juicer and a cold press juicer?

As mentioned above, a cold press juicer uses a hydraulic press to crush the produce and slowly extract the juice without heat. Centrifugal juicers are the most common type and are what most people think of when they think of juicers for fruits and veggies. These machines use rotating blades that essentially blend the produce, and the centrifugal force presses the liquid through a mesh strainer. This method generates a lot of heat from the spinning blades, which can degrade the nutrients in the produce. These juicers are usually much cheaper and are less sophisticated than cold press juicers.

How do you clean cold press juicers?

The best way to clean a juicer depends almost entirely on the individual model. Some juicers come with dishwasher-safe parts, while others are strictly hand-wash only. Others come with their own cleaning brushes that do a much better job than a regular kitchen sponge. The best way to know which is the best method is to read the manual. If your juicer is handwash only, the best tools for the job are a kitchen cloth dipped in warm, soapy water and a gentle scrub brush. Fruit and certain veggies contain a lot of natural sugar—and while this is delicious, that sugar turns into glue once the juice and pulp dry. It's always best to clean your juicer as soon as possible to avoid a sticky mess later on.

Why Take Our Word for It?

Our professional Allrecipes testers assessed each individual juicer. These testers are culinary professionals with years of experience in meticulous product testing. Our testers found the best-rated and most popular juicers on the market and set them up for rigorous side-by-side testing.

Nick DeSimone has nearly a decade of professional cooking experience and hands-on experience with juicers in both personal and professional contexts. They have used all types of juicers and worked with every kind of produce, so they know what makes a good juicer and the common issues that can arise. Katherine Gallagher, a commerce editor at Allrecipes, updated this article with the most recent insights from our test kitchen.