Juicers & Blenders

A juicer and a blender do not make the same drink. The juicer separates the juice from the fiber: you get clear juice, and the pulp remains in the machine. The blender, on the other hand, does not separate anything: it retains the fiber, resulting in a smoothie rather than juice. Our comparison details the differences between juicers and blenders to help you choose based on what you drink.

Cold-press juicer or citrus juicer

The cold-press juicer slowly crushes fruits and vegetables instead of shredding them at high speed. The manufacturer states that this process prevents the food from heating up and limits juice oxidation. We offer two models: a 250 W model with a 130 mm chute that accepts apples, oranges, and vegetables without prior cutting, with triple filtration, and a 200 W slow-masticating model with a 78 mm chute that takes medium-sized pieces.

The 850 W citrus juicer, made of stainless steel, is designed for oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It filters out seeds and excess pulp, and its capacity of less than 500 ml is ideal for one person's fresh morning juice.

We do not sell centrifugal juicers. If you are undecided between the two technologies, our article on the best juicer, cold-press or centrifugal compares their results.

Portable blender or immersion blender

Portable blenders blend the drink in the cup you take with you. The 600 ml model runs at 18,000 rpm with 150 W, charges via USB-C, and has a BPA-free Tritan cup. The 700 ml model reaches 360 W with a 6,000 mAh battery and accepts crushed ice according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The 450 ml 70 W model charges via USB-C, and a 40 W model comes with 2 400 ml cups. Our guide to taking your smoothie to go compares batteries and capacities.

300 W immersion blenders work directly in the pot or bowl: soups, sauces, smoothies, and baby food, without transferring. Other blending models are gathered in the blender food processor selection.

Portable juicer: what you need to know

What is called a "portable juicer" is almost always a portable blender: a battery-powered cup with fast blades that blends the whole fruit instead of pressing the juice. The result resembles a smoothie more than clear juice. Our cold-press and citrus juicers, on the other hand, plug into a mains outlet. The closest thing to juice to go remains the 40 W mini portable blender, whose automatic extraction system separates the pulp from the juice for a smoother drink.

Before choosing one, check four points:

• the battery: at least 1,500 mAh for several preparations between charges;
• the charging: a USB-C port that plugs into a phone charger;
• the lid: lockable, it allows you to carry the drink without transferring it;
• the fruits: a small motor processes soft or finely cut fruits, not raw carrots, which require a fixed juicer.

Frequently asked questions about juicers and blenders

What is the difference between a blender and a juicer?

The juicer separates the juice from the pulp and produces clear juice. The blender blends the whole fruit, fiber included, and produces a thicker smoothie. For orange or apple juice, get a juicer; for a banana and red fruit smoothie, a blender.

Is there a 2-in-1 juicer blender?

Not in the sense of a device that does both with the same efficiency. The closest in our selection is the 40 W mini portable blender, which blends and automatically separates the pulp from the juice. For real juice from whole fruits, the cold-press juicer remains the right tool.

Can a blender replace a juicer?

Not really: a blender retains the fiber. You can strain a smoothie through a fine sieve to get juice, but the yield and texture remain far from a juicer. If you mostly drink juice, the juicer is more suitable; if you mostly drink smoothies, the blender is enough.

Is there a portable mini juicer?

Our juicers plug into a mains outlet, and the most compact, specialized for citrus, has a capacity of less than 500 ml. For juice to go, the 40 W mini portable blender with pulp extraction is the cordless solution.