The best cold press juicer is a delicious and refreshing way to pack your diet full of nutrients. Designed to squeeze the flavorful juices out of fruits and vegetables, cold press juicers (also known as masticating juicers or slow juicers) are the healthiest way to juice.
We’re also a big fan of Hurom products, testing both the compact Hurom HP Slow Juicer and its more supped-up Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer. Both operate at 43rpm and yield delicious, well-extracted juice, but operate according to different technologies. The H-AA uses new Alpha technology for optimized juicing, easier cleaning, and the ability to make ice cream while the second-gen technology still makes great juice. The HP is designed to be more compact and is better for smaller portions, making it slightly more affordable.
Meanwhile, if you’re new to slow juicers and looking for value, The Nutribullet Slow Juicer was pretty easy to store and delivered fairly decent results but cleaning was a bit tricky and we had a hard time removing the auger. Comparably, the Ninja Cold Press Pro lets you adjust the amount of pulp that is extracted into your drinking and has dishwasher-safe parts but could have been better at juice extraction.
Juice Type: you need to consider the kind of juice you want to make. If you want to juice leafy vegetables, look for a slow juicer with at least 400 watts of power so you get the most efficient yield. You can also consider speed settings - some only offer one, but having two gives you more power to get through tougher skins when required.
Feeder Tube Size: Do consider how much chopping and dicing you are prepared to do, and look at the size of the feeder tube to see how big it is. Generally, slow juicers are smaller than that fast juicers but there is still a variance. If you don’t want to do too much prep, look for larger feeder tubes.
Warranty: You want your juicer to last, so make sure your manufacturer’s warranty is suitable - the very best slow juicer brands will offer 10 years plus on the motor and five years plus on parts.
The best cold press juicer, on the other hand, will prepare a slightly more pulpy, natural juice, as fruit and veg are crushed rather than ground down through a mesh. It means it can process some things that fast juicers can’t, like leafy greens, sprouts and kale, and herbs, giving you more options, and overall the juice is of a better quality with no foam and less waste. They’re also much quieter.
They do cost a little more, are trickier to clean due to having more parts, and are of course slower in operation, but if the reported difference in nutrients is a concern to you, then it’s a good option to choose.
However, on the whole, cheaper machines can be more hassle than they’re worth, and if you then decide to use it long term, you may need to invest again. Spend a little bit more in the first place and your juicer will last longer, juice more efficiently and probably come with a longer warranty to boot.
A mid-range slow juicer will cost anywhere between $200-$350. They will also likely offer a high yield for your fruit and vegetables compared with cheaper machines, so you’ll get more juice for your buck.
