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Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
The juice-contact surfaces use Tritan copolyester — engineered specifically to be free of BPA, BPS, and other endocrine disruptors. This is the highest tier of food-contact plastic safety for acidic juice.
The juice-contact surfaces use Tritan copolyester — engineered specifically to be free of BPA, BPS, and other endocrine disruptors. This is the highest tier of food-contact plastic safety for acidic juice.
Confirmed BPA-free — important for a juicer since acidic juice significantly accelerates chemical leaching from plastic surfaces.
Confirmed BPA-free — important for a juicer since acidic juice significantly accelerates chemical leaching from plastic surfaces.
Cold press masticating design operates at very low RPM — minimal heat, minimal oxidation, maximum nutrient retention. Juice stays fresh up to 72 hours, and you get significantly more yield per pound of produce.
Cold press masticating design operates at very low RPM — minimal heat, minimal oxidation, maximum nutrient retention. Juice stays fresh up to 72 hours, and you get significantly more yield per pound of produce.
The 240W motor is purpose-built for slow-speed operation. This isn't underpowered — masticating juicers are designed for low RPM where wattage isn't a direct performance indicator.
The 200W motor is purpose-built for slow-speed operation. This isn't underpowered — masticating juicers are designed for low RPM where wattage isn't a direct performance indicator.
All parts require hand washing. With multiple components to clean after each use, this adds real friction to your daily juicing routine.
Juice-contact parts are dishwasher safe, which makes a real difference for daily use — cleaning is the number one reason people stop using their juicer.
The 3.2-inch wide chute fits whole apples and large produce — no pre-cutting needed, which saves significant prep time.
The 3-inch wide chute fits whole apples and large produce — no pre-cutting needed, which saves significant prep time.
At around 48 dB, this is whisper-quiet for a juicer — you can juice early in the morning without waking anyone.
At around 55 dB, this is whisper-quiet for a juicer — you can juice early in the morning without waking anyone.
At $600, this is luxury pricing — even among premium juicers.
At $349, this is premium masticating juicer territory.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
Chemical safety is your top priority and you want the safest juice-contact materials available
You juice daily and want maximum nutrient retention and juice yield from every piece of produce
You want minimal produce prep — the wide chute accepts whole fruits and large vegetables
You juice early in the morning and need whisper-quiet operation that won't wake the household
Chemical safety is your top priority and you want the safest juice-contact materials available
You juice daily and want maximum nutrient retention and juice yield from every piece of produce
Easy daily cleanup is important — you want dishwasher-safe parts to keep the routine sustainable
You want minimal produce prep — the wide chute accepts whole fruits and large vegetables
You juice early in the morning and need whisper-quiet operation that won't wake the household
The main thing to know
Every part must be hand washed — with multiple components to clean after each use, this adds real friction to your daily routine.
Check the detailed scores to see where this juicer excels and where it falls short for your needs.
Skip this if you...
You need quick, convenient cleanup — this juicer requires dedicated hand washing after every use
Your juicer budget is under $299 — there are excellent options at lower price points
Convenience is your top priority — masticating juicers with hand-wash parts demand daily commitment
You only juice occasionally and don't want a dedicated countertop appliance
You only juice occasionally and don't want a dedicated countertop appliance
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Juicers options at every price pointEvery Juicers in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Kuvings and NAMA across 3 independent criteria: Safety (84%), Efficacy (14%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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Both scored close to 9.7/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Juicers across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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