Best: Overall

Rating: 10/10

Type: Masticating

If you’re keen to try cold press juicing, this machine is a fool-proof way to up your vitamins. This masticating juicer uses a nine-segment auger and a powerful high-torque motor to extract juice using pressure and minimal heat transfer. We were gobsmacked at how much less pulp it produced than the centrifugal juicers we tested, making it a lot easier to clean than many others, while removable parts are dishwasher-safe. We were also impressed at the juice yield from our go-to apple, orange, carrot and ginger juice. It had no trouble tackling healthy green juices either, making this a great all-rounder.

We especially liked the three interchangeable filters for making juice exactly as you like it – smoother or with bits. It’s considerably less noisy than centrifugal models too, although it does take longer to produce a glass so you’ll need to factor in extra time to whip up a wellness shot each morning. Prep takes longer too as fruit and veg should be cut into 5cm pieces before juicing.

The main reason it’s our number one? The juice from this machine was by far our favourite, with no foam or separation and a lovely clear, vivid colour. It kept us coming back for more each day, making this a fantastic investment and our new favourite kitchen appliance.

Best: Affordable masticating juicer

Rating: 7/10

Type: Masticating

This is very reasonably priced for a masticating juicer so we weren’t expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised. It uses a rotating auger system for maximum juice extraction and is straightforward to use with a simple on/off button. There’s also a useful reverse function to prevent pulp clogging and we definitely needed this on occasion to keep the whole thing operating smoothly. The fairly wide feed chute means we didn’t have to cut ingredients too small to fit them in, though we did find the machine couldn’t manage seeds or pips very well so preparation took a little longer with some fruit.

It makes a decent sized 0.7l of juice and has a pulp container that holds a decent 1.5l. This was blissfully easy to clean, with no annoying ridges to retain pulp. We did find the juicing mechanism a bit more fiddly to wash afterwards but the included cleaning brush really helps. Overall, it’s a great way to try cold press juices without blowing the budget.

Best: For speed

Rating: 8/10

Type: Centrifugal

If you’re often pressed (sorry…) for time in the morning, this juicer won’t slow you down. It’s astonishingly fast with a super-powerful 1,000W motor and a fantastic 75mm wide feeding tube that means small apples can be put in whole – a godsend if you want juice in a hurry. In fact, an entire glass of juice can be made in around 15 seconds.

It has two speeds too, so you can adjust depending on whether you’re using soft or harder fruit, and hardly any pressure is needed when feeding the fruit in. It makes a really impressive amount of juice too and we loved the anti-drip mechanism which prevented a sticky mess on our worktop. It is on the large side but still looks quite sleek so it won’t be an eyesore if you leave it out all the time. Though you can juice straight into a glass of your choice, we much preferred pouring a glass from the included 1.25l jug. This has a foam separator and stainless-steel mesh to remove the foam a centrifugal juicer usually produces and makes a huge difference to taste.

The only downside is that although the removable parts can be thrown in the dishwasher, we did find the pulp a bit of a faff to remove first. However, this is a very common problem with all juicers and the included cleaning brush did help.

Best: For those who can’t make up their mind

Rating: 8/10

Type: Centrifugal, citrus press and cold press

Not sure whether you’ll get your money’s worth from a juicer? Maximise your chances with this ingenious 3-in-1 machine that can be used to juice almost anything. It comes with three separate lid attachments so can be used as a centrifugal machine with hard fruit and vegetables, a cold press juicer for softer fruit or to make nut milk or a citrus press to whip up an OJ either with or without pulp.

Once you’ve added the right attachment, there’s just one button to press, plus a huge chute for adding ingredients so you won’t need to waste time cutting everything up. It also handles pips and seeds brilliantly and is Quiet Mark accredited, so it’s a great choice if you have an open plan kitchen or live with others who won’t want disturbing every time you juice.

Although you do need to store the different lids, the juicer has a surprisingly small footprint so could easily be left out on a worktop. We did find it dripped a little after juicing though, so it’s a good idea to leave a glass under the spout for an extra minute or so once you turn it off. Our major gripe is that we found it quite difficult to clean the pulp out of this machine after juicing, even with the included spatula.

Best: Centrifugal juicer

Rating: 9/10

Type: Centrifugal

Want the speed of a centrifugal juicer but the extra vitamins produced by a cold-press machine? If you have the cash to splash, this model from Sage is the perfect compromise. Though the stonking 1,200W motor will mean you have juice in moments, it also uses innovative cold spin technology to allow juice to flow up and through the stainless-steel cutting disc surrounded by a mesh filter, so there is an insignificant temperature increase when juicing.

The drinks we made certainly tasted fantastic, though they were occasionally on the frothy side. Two speeds also make sure you get the maximum juice out of food as you can adjust it to suit softer fruit and harder vegetables. It’s a dream to get started too, as you can throw whole ingredients straight in the 88mm-wide chute without cutting first. When you’re finished, simply invert the nozzle to avoid any pesky drips.

Call us shallow but we also loved this juicer’s chic stainless-steel exterior and the fact the pulp bin fits behind the base to take up less room. We found it handy as it can juice straight into a 2l sealed jug too, so we could juice enough for the whole family in one go or store leftovers in the fridge for another day. A brilliant buy.

Best: For on-the-go juicing

Rating: 8/10

Nutribullet is already renowned for its market-conquering smoothie making machines, but now they’ve got their eye on budding juicers too.

If you’re new to juicing and want a straightforward machine that won’t let you down, this is a great choice. It has a powerful 1,000W motor, a wide 76mm feeding chute so there’s very little prep needed, and the three speeds are great to get the most out of your ingredients. The low setting was excellent for kiwis and berries while turbo worked a treat on tougher vegetables like carrots. The juice seemed less frothy than with some other machines too, though there’s a jug with a foam separator lid included if you want to eliminate it entirely.

We especially loved the added accessories including a freezer tray to store leftover juice and a glass bottle for drinking on the go. The angled cleaning brush was also excellent at removing pulp, although we found this juicer easier to clean than most as there are no awkward places for pulp to hide and components are dishwasher safe. Just one word of warning: it is on the loud side. Although the noise is over in seconds, it’s worth considering if you’re planning on juicing first thing while everyone else is still asleep.

Best: Citrus juicer

Rating: 7/10

Type: Citrus

Juicers are often bought and left on the worktop gathering dust once a health kick passes, but this machine is such a looker, we’d be happy just to keep it as a style statement.

Available in a range of covetable colours including this gorgeous pastel blue, it’s extremely easy to use and the 700W motor starts automatically as soon as you apply pressure with an orange or lemon. We were wowed by just how much juice it managed to get out of our fruit and loved the fact the high spout meant we could use any glass of our own underneath. There was no need to remove pips or peel either – a real bonus in our book. Parts are dishwasher safe but it was just as easy to wash by hand, and we’d have no qualms about using it every day.

It lost a point with us purely because we would prefer to juice more than just citrus fruits, but if you’re devoted to your freshly squeezed morning OJ, you won’t go wrong with this.

Best: Hybrid model

Rating: 8/10

Setting up home for the first time? If you don’t already have gadgets gathering dust in your cupboards, this is a great way to get three in one to save space and cash. This Innoteck set combines an 800W centrifugal juicer plus a blender and grinder, so you can also whizz up smoothies and sauces or blitz coffee beans or nuts.

The juicer can hold its own with far more expensive models too. It has two speed control, a wide 75mm feeding chute we could just about squeeze a whole small apple into and an anti-drip spout to prevent a post-juicing mess. The sizeable 1.1l jug meant we could make enough juice for the whole family in one go as well, although the juice was a little frothy. Like most juicers, it was a bit of a pain to clean, though the parts could all go in the dishwasher once the pulp had been removed. Still, it’s a good price for all three machines and we reckon it would make a great wedding present.