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Investing in the best orange juicer will help you streamline the juicing process, making it much faster and easier to squeeze every last drop out of your favorite fruits. If you squeeze a lot of oranges and other citrus fruits — whether for fresh juice or cooking — you know that it can be tough on your hands.
There are a few types of orange juicers available nowadays, including manual and electric models. With a manual option, you provide the manpower, pushing the citrus onto the reamer and rotating the fruit to extract juice, while electric models have spinning reamers that do most of the work for you. There are also handheld citrus juicers that simply squeeze the fruit, but these tend to be too small for oranges, so we didn’t include any in our testing.
To find the best juicer for your home, we tested six products from popular brands. After juicing dozens of oranges, carefully tracking the results, and upping our Vitamin C levels in the process, we found the best orange juicers for delicious freshly-squeezed juice that hasn't been sat on the bottle, or the shelf.
6 of the best orange juicer models
Why you can trust Real Homes
Whether you want freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning, lemon juice for your hummus, or in need of refreshing lime juice for your margaritas — all of this can be achieved with a good citrus-juicing small kitchen appliance. And, with the holidays approaching, who can resist a made-to-order mimosa?
In each of the review listings below, we've included the price, type, size, weight, and capacity so you can make the right decision based on your kitchen setup, budget, and abilities.
Orange juicer reviews
Manual orange juicer
Price: $9.97
Type: Manual
Size (in.): H4.92 x W7.48 x D6.1
Weight: 0.91lbs
Capacity: 18oz
+ Affordable
+ Sharp reamer extracts juice easily
+ Dishwasher safe
+ Non-slip bottom
Despite being a manual model, the Kitchenaid Citrus Juicer came out on top in terms of both performance and value during our testing. It has a compact, lightweight design that would be easy to store in your kitchen, and we were super impressed by its sharp reamer, which extracted lots of juice with only minimal pressure. The non-slip bottom stayed in place on the counter, and we loved that the base has measurement markings on the sides — super helpful when you need a certain amount of juice for a recipe.
The strainer holes were able to stop bigger pieces of pulp without getting clogged, and when we were done testing, we were able to put both the top and bottom right into the dishwasher for hands-off cleaning. It doesn’t get easier than that! Plus, you really can’t beat the budget-friendly price point for a gadget that works extremely well.
Real Homes rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast
Price: $179.95
Type: Automatic
Size: H14.03 x W8.4 x D7.7
Weight: 12.9lbs
Capacity: 28oz
+ 2-in-1 design
+ Extremely fast and efficient
+ Adjustable pulp strainer
+ Two-speed settings
- Expensive
- Bulky and heavy
We absolutely loved the high-powered performance of the Cuisinart Combo Citrus Juicer — it worked the fastest of all the models we tested, juicing oranges right down to the rine in a matter of seconds. It has three pulp settings, as well as two different speeds, and it comes with a 28-ounce carafe with measurement markings and an easy-to-pour design.
This unit also stands out from the rest because it does double duty as a juice extractor. It comes with a grinding disc and micromesh basket, allowing it to be used as a centrifugal juicer for other types of produce. However, it has an extremely high price point of $180, is quite bulky to store, and would likely be overkill for casual juicing.
Real Homes rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
High-capacity
Price: $25.99
Type: Automatic
Size (in): H8.9 x W6.4 x D6.4
Weight: 1.75lbs
Capacity: 32oz
+ Affordable reamer extracts juice easily
+ Adjustable pulp strainer
+ Convenient cord wrap
+ Dishwasher safe
- Reamer must be removed before pouring
Despite being a budget-friendly pick, the Black +Decker Citrus Juicer actually boasts the largest juice container of all the models we tested. It’s able to hold up to 32 ounces of juice in its lower chamber, which means you can juice more in one session. We also loved its sharp reamer, which automatically reverses with each push and has sharp fins that get right down to the rind of your citrus.
This juicer has an adjustable pulp strainer, though we found that it can be a bit challenging to adjust. There’s a cord wrap on the bottom of the appliance that allows it to be stored compactly, and the components are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
Real Homes rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Electric orange juicer
Price: $49.95
Type: Automatic
Size (in): H10 x W7 x D6.5
Weight: 5.6 lbs
+ Works extremely quickly
+ Two reamer sizes
+ Locking spout
+ Convenient cord wrap
- Not dishwasher safe
If you have a lot of oranges that need juicing, the Citristar Citrus Juicer is one of the most powerful electric models we tested. It’s larger and heavier than other models, and its reamer spins extremely fast and extracts juice from oranges in a matter of seconds. The juicer comes with two different-sized reamers, depending on what fruit you’re working with, and it has a locking spout that lets you keep the juice in the unit until you’re ready to pour.
Unlike other juicers, this model doesn’t come with a carafe, but we found it easy to have it dispense juice into a measuring cup. (Plus, that just means one less piece to store.) It has a handy cord-wrap in the base of the unit that makes for compact storage, but you will have to hand-wash the components of this juicer, as they’re not dishwasher safe.
Real Homes rating: 4 out of 5 stars
For smooth OJ
Price: $19.98
Type: Automatic / Manual
Size (in.): H9.8 x W6.25 x D5.75
Weight: 5.31lbs
Capacity: 16 oz
+ Two reamer sizes
+ Electric or manual juicing
+ Pulp-straining carafe lid
+ Includes a mixer for salad dressings
+ Dishwasher safe
- Not the most powerful
For those who prefer orange juice without any pulp, the Hamilton Beach FreshMix Citrus Juicer has two straining mechanisms. Pulp is removed by a metal strainer underneath the reamer, and the carafe has a special straining lid that removes any pieces that might have gotten through initially, resulting in pulp-free juice.
We liked that this juicer has two reamer sizes for different types of fruit, and you can even attach the reamer directly onto the carafe if you want to manually juice. All its detachable components are dishwasher safe, but the juicer isn’t quite as powerful as the Citristar or Cuisinart models, so it took a bit longer to juice each orange half.
Real Homes rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Budget-friendly
Price: $19.99
Type: Automatic
Size (in): H8.5 x W7.6 x D7.6
Weight:1.9lbs
Capacity: 25oz
+ Affordable
+ Compact design
+ Two reamer sizes
+ Removable pulp filter
- Requires a lot of pressure
- Cheap construction
The Dash Citrus Juicer is compact, lightweight, and affordable, and it comes in several fun colors, too. The electric design features two reamer sizes and an adjustable pulp filter, allowing you to select how much you want in your drink. You can even remove the filter altogether, which is ideal for those who want as much pulp as possible. However, we did find that this juicer isn’t the most powerful — the reamer spins fairly slowly, and you have to press down quite a bit to extract juice from your produce.
This juicer has a 25-ounce cup on the bottom, and it’s clearly marked with measurements so you can see exactly how much juice you have. The reamer automatically reverses direction every time you press down, helping to prevent clogs, and we liked that you can pour right out of the container thanks to its spout and handle.
Real Homes rating: 4 stars out of 5
What to consider before buying an orange juicer?
1. Manual or electric? When selecting an orange juicer for your kitchen, you’ll want to think about how you plan to use it and how much you’re willing to spend. If you only ever juice one or two oranges (or other citrus fruits) at a time, a manual juicer is an efficient option that won’t cost too much. On the other hand, if you juice in bulk, a powerful electric juicer will make it quick and easy to juice dozens of pieces of fruit. However, these electric models tend to cost a bit more, and they’re also larger, taking up more space in your kitchen.
2. How loud is it? Whether you're starting the day with a glass of OJ, or hosting guests, no one wants a juicer that's disruptive. Obviously, you won't have this problem with a manual juicer as it relies on elbow grease, but electric versions will have a motor that does make noise.
3. Ease of cleaning: No one wants sticky hands and worktops when preparing juice. So evaluate the design of the orange juicer and see whether it has an easy-pour spout and removable parts that separate the juice from the pith, skin, pulp, and seeds.
4. Material: As a society, we've become a lot more conscious of what our food-prepping tools are made from. If choosing something that's made from plastic, we'd sway towards the BPA-free kind. And, if you're going for glass, borosilicate glass tends to be stronger.
Other orange juicers we reviewed
Not all of the orange juicers that we reviewed made it to our "best" list. For the models we gave less than four stars, you can find what we thought about them here.
Eco-friendly design
Type: Manual
Price: $98 (small)
Size (in): H12 x W5 x L12
Weight (lb): 5.66 lbs
Capacity (liters): 0.3L
+ Aesthetic handmade design
+ Made from 100% recycled aluminum
+ Washable components are easy to hand wash
- Large fruit is hard to juice
- No manual
- Easy to drop
- Base doesn't feel stable (buckles when juicing)
- Juices center but not the rim of fruit
- Not dishwasher safe (hand wash parts only)
While we were totally in love with the Mexican story and heritage on the packaging, this manual juicer fell a little flat in terms of performance. Generally speaking, with all of the citrus juicing tests we did (with limes lemons, and oranges), we had a 33% yield on lemons, 60% yield on oranges, and 72% on limes. We also found that you had to reposition the fruit if you wanted to try and squeeze said fruit dry... which essentially will result in sticky fingers and questioning why you didn't hand juice the fruit in the first place.
Compact
Type: Manual
Size: 4.75 x 4.5 x 5.5
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Capacity: 10 oz
+ Very inexpensive
+ Extremely compact
+ Glass base
+ Dishwasher safe
- Not very effective
- Strainer gets clogged
The Mainstays Citrus Juicer is as affordable as it gets, but it’s not the most efficient option, making it best-suited for smaller jobs. It has a plastic reamer that screws onto a glass base, and we found that you do have to apply quite a bit of pressure to extract juice from an orange with it. Further, the strainer’s holes clog up with pulp quite quickly. However, we liked that this juicer is dishwasher-safe, and it’s compact, and lightweight, making it ideal for small kitchens.
Real Homes rating: 3 out of 5 stars
FAQs
What happens if I blend oranges?
Blending oranges is a viable alternative to juicing them. To ensure the smoothest finish, you might consider peeling the skin and removing as much white pith as possible. Nutritionally, you may even benefit from drinking insoluble fiber. Don't worry, this isn't as scary as it is. It basically means that it'll keep your gut healthy, and your uh, bowel movements regular.
Which orange varieties are best for juicing?
While PepsiCo-owned Tropicana® uses Valencia oranges, Navel oranges are easy to find in your greengrocer or supermarket. For visual and aesthetic appeal, try juicing Blood Oranges when they are in season. They can often be found from December through to April. Naturally, seeds take up space within the fruit, so if you're looking for high yields of juice, you may want to choose a seedless variety.
Should you microwave lemons before juicing?
The reason why some people microwave lemons (for around 20 seconds) is that it can make juicing them a little easier.
Can you buy a 2-in-1 juicer and blender?
Not all of us have the space to store a separate juicer and blender, though we might need both appliances at one time. We get that. You can indeed buy a 2-in-1 juicer and blender which can make smoothies and orange juice.
Here are some of our favorite juicers, priced low-high:
2-in-1 juicers and blenders
RRP: $49
Type: Centrifugal
Cord length (in): 39.73 in
Weight (lbs): 6.07 lbs
Power: 400W
Jug capacity (fl oz): 16oz
Read our Magic Bullet Mini Juicer review.
RRP: $159.99
Centrifugal or masticating: Centrifugal
Material: Plastic
Capacity: 27 oz juice pitcher / 75 oz pulp container
Feeding tube: 76 mm/ 3 in
Power: 1,000 watts
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Dishwasher safe: All parts except the food pusher
Read our Nutribullet Juicer Pro review.
RRP: $299.95
Centrifugal or Masticating: Centrifugal
Material: Plastic
Capacity: 50oz juice jug with lid / 100oz pulp container
Feeding tube: 88mm/ 3.5inches
Power: 1000 watts
Dishwasher safe: All parts except the food pusher
Where to buy an orange juicer
Orange juicers are a popular household item, not just in America, but across the globe. Here are some of the best places to buy one from:
- Amazon orange juicers
- Bealls Florida orange juicers
- Bed, Bath and Beyond orange juicers
- BestBuy orange juicers
- Black + Decker orange juicers
- Bloomingdale's orange juicers
- Breville orange juicers
- Crate & Barrel orange juicers
- Cuisinart orange juicers
- Dash orange juicers
- Food52 orange juicers
- Hamilton Beach orange juicers
- Horchow orange juicers
- HSN orange juicers
- Hurom orange juicers
- Kohl's orange juicers
- Lowe's orange juicers
- Macy's orange juicers
- Neiman Marcus orange juicers
- Newegg orange juicers
- Ninja orange juicers
- Nordstrom orange juicers
- Nutribullet orange juicers
- OXO orange juicers
- Pottery Barn orange juicers
- Sam's Club orange juicers
- Smeg orange juicers
- Sur La Table orange juicers
- Target orange juicers
- Verishop orange juicers
- Verve Culture orange juicers
- Walmart orange juicers
- Wayfair orange juicers
- Williams-Sonoma orange juicers
How we test
To find the best orange juicer, we bought several pounds of oranges and got to work juicing. Our freelance contributing editor, Camryn Rabideau helped us do the majority of the work, but our acting head of ecommerce, Christina Chrysostomou also had an opportunity to test one orange juicer in the Future Plc test kitchen, based in the United Kingdom.
Camryn is a freelance writer and product reviewer who has been testing small kitchen appliances (as well as other home goods) for several years. She’s tested everything from toasters to oil infusion machines, and she spent a few weeks drinking lots of orange juice when she was working on this buying guide.
Camryn does her product testing from her small homestead in beautiful Rhode Island. When she’s not tinkering around with the latest home gadgets, she spends her time tending to her animals, working in her garden, or crafting.
Christina Chrysostomou is our acting head of ecommerce and tests the majority of our small kitchen appliances. Her Greek Cypriot heritage means that she's always juicing lemons (either by hand or using a juicer). Her favorite things to make are homemade hummus, and Greek egg-lemon avgolemono soup. And nothing beats a Greek salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil and a healthy splash of lemon juice. Her favorite cocktails happen to be Margaritas and Caipirinhas (both happen to contain lime juice!)
After setting up each juicer, both testers used each one to extract the juice from three oranges, taking note of how much juice it yielded, how easy it was to use, and how well it removed pulp. They did this by weighing an orange on a kitchen scale, juicing the fruit, and then placing the spent rind onto the measuring appliance to see how much of the liquid they were able to extract. They also used each gadget to juice a lemon to get a sense of how well it works on other types of fruit.
After they were done juicing, they cleaned each model, noting whether it needed to be hand-washed or could be run through the dishwasher. They also evaluated how much space each orange juicer took up in storage, as well as its weight and how easy it was to move around.
If you've decided you want a healthy beverage with all the 'bits' in, buying one of the best blenders might be the better option for you, as it includes more pulp (and fiber) in the final result. Our guide has a real mix of models including handheld, portable, and large-capacity appliances for smoothies, shakes, and, even soups!