When picking a Retail Express, there are many factors to consider. You need one that can extract plenty of liquid while leaving minimal pulp for a flavorful, nutritious drink. It should also run quietly, clean up quickly, and take up minimal counter space. And, depending on how often you’ll use it and what other functions you want it to have, you may need a machine that’s heavy enough to operate safely, or that includes extra accessories like a wide feed chute to accommodate large ingredients and a juicing jar for juice and pulp.

In our testing, the Hurom H400 impressed us with its ability to make a quality juice and leave little or no pulp. It’s a good choice for serious juicers who want a premium model that will last. But it’s expensive and can be difficult to maneuver, plus it requires some extra prep work. If you’re not ready to commit to a full-fledged juicing machine, our Budget Pick, the Tribest Shine SJX Easy Juicer, is an affordable alternative. It’s quieter than the Hurom, and though it has a smaller chute for feeding produce and can require some pre-chopping, it still produced flavorful, grit-free juice during our lab tests and is easier to clean than most other models we tested.

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If you’re looking for a versatile juicer that can also make nut butter, pate, sorbet, and sauces in addition to leafy greens and wheatgrass shots, the Breville Greenstar Elite has all the functionality you’ll ever need—but it does cost more and takes up more countertop space. In our tests, it handled tough apples and stringy celery with ease but struggled to process a big batch of carrots.