Ninja JC151UK
Ninja
A Compact Cold-Press Juicer Built for Everyday Kitchens
Juicing at home has a reputation problem. Traditional machines are either loud, wasteful centrifugal blades that turn your kitchen into a wind tunnel, or hulking masticating presses that take up half your worktop and require a engineering degree to clean. The Ninja JC151UK Cold Press Juicer sits in a different lane: a single-speed, slow-extraction machine designed to fit into a normal kitchen routine rather than dominate it.
It won't replace a commercial-grade press, and it isn't trying to. What it promises is straightforward, fuss-free juice, wellness shots, and fresh drinks without a steep learning curve. The question worth answering here is whether that promise holds up once the box is unpacked and the first apple goes through the chute.
Design and Build Quality
At roughly 40.5 cm tall, 18 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the JC151UK is built to stand rather than sprawl. That vertical footprint means it occupies a similar amount of counter real estate to a stand mixer or a tall kettle, and it should tuck comfortably beneath most standard wall cabinets rather than forcing you to find it a permanent home elsewhere. At 3.6 kg, it's light enough to lift with one hand when you want to store it away, yet has enough heft to stay planted on the counter while it's running, rather than walking across the worktop under vibration.
The body is built from BPA-free plastic with a stainless steel blade assembly at its core, a fairly standard construction choice for appliances at this level. It won't feel as premium as a metal-clad masticating press, but it also keeps the unit lighter and more affordable to produce, which shows up in a friendlier price point. The black finish is understated enough to sit next to most kitchen colour schemes without drawing attention, and the anti-drip lever built into the spout is a small but genuinely useful touch: switch it closed while you're loading ingredients and there's no dribble down the front of the unit before you're ready to pour.
How Cold Press Juicing Actually Works Here
The core of the appliance is a 150-watt motor driving a nine-segment spiral auger at a single, fixed low speed. That number might look modest next to a 1000-watt blender, but wattage isn't really the point of a cold press design — torque and rotation speed are. Rather than shredding produce at high RPM the way a centrifugal juicer does, the auger here slowly crushes and presses ingredients against a mesh filter, squeezing out juice with far less friction and heat. The practical upshot is juice with a fuller flavour, richer colour, and less foam than what typically comes out of a spinning-blade machine, along with reduced oxidation, meaning the juice holds its colour and nutrients for longer before it starts to separate and dull on the counter.
The nine-segment auger is worth noting on its own, since more segments generally mean more contact points working the ingredients along the barrel, which helps reduce the clogging that has historically been the Achilles' heel of masticating juicers. Ninja markets this specifically as anti-clog technology, and it's a reasonable inference that the segmented design is doing a meaningful share of that work, rather than the motor alone.
Because there's only one speed and no pulse function, there's nothing to configure before you start — good news if you find multi-dial appliances intimidating, less good if you were hoping to slow things down for something delicate like berries or speed things up for a dense root vegetable.
Total Pulp Control: The Two-Filter System
One genuinely flexible feature here is the pair of interchangeable filters. The finer, black filter produces a smoother, low-pulp juice closer to what you'd get from a bottle, while the coarser orange filter lets more fibre through for a thicker, more textured drink. This matters more than it might sound: pulp content changes both the mouthfeel and the practical nutrition profile of your juice, since retained fibre slows sugar absorption compared with a fully strained glass. Swapping filters is a manual process rather than a dial, so you're choosing your style before each juicing session rather than adjusting mid-pour, but that's a small trade-off for a level of customisation many single-filter juicers don't offer at all.
Black Filter
Fine holes for a smoother, low-pulp juice closer to what you'd get from a bottle.
Orange Filter
Coarser holes that let more fibre through for a thicker, more textured drink.
What You Can Actually Juice
Based on confirmed guidance from the manufacturer, this machine handles a broad range of produce beyond soft fruit. Hard root vegetables like beetroot go through without issue, as does ginger, provided it's cut into roughly 2–3 cm pieces first. Sugarcane is also juiceable with the same small-piece approach, and pomegranate, carrots, and even small amounts of onion are all confirmed to work. That's a genuinely useful range for anyone interested in wellness shots and less mainstream juicing recipes, not just apple and orange juice.
- Beetroot
- Ginger (2–3 cm pieces)
- Sugarcane (small pieces)
- Pomegranate
- Carrots
- Small amounts of onion
Juice and Pulp Capacity: How Much You Can Make Before Stopping
The included jug holds up to 700 ml of finished juice, which comfortably covers two generous glasses or a small pitcher for two people. The separate 1.1-litre pulp container gives you a decent runway before you need to stop and empty it, useful if you're batch-processing a bag of carrots or a few apples in one sitting. For a single person or a couple juicing once or twice a day, this is a sensible size that avoids constant refilling without becoming an oversized appliance you have to work around. Anyone regularly juicing for a family of four or more, or planning to batch-prep a week's worth of juice in one go, will likely find themselves stopping to empty the pulp container and swap jugs more often than they'd like.
Noise, Speed and the "No Pre-Cutting" Claim
This is where honesty matters most, because the marketing and the lived experience don't always line up perfectly.
Ninja's own materials describe a quiet motor and the ability to take whole or large pieces of fruit without pre-cutting. In practice, owner feedback is more mixed on both points. Many people do report a genuinely quiet, unobtrusive machine for everyday use, but a recurring theme among reviewers is that noise increases noticeably with fibrous ingredients or fruit that still has its skin on, apples being the most commonly mentioned culprit. If you're juicing early in the morning in a flat with thin walls, that's worth factoring in.
Similarly, while the feed chute is generous enough to accept many ingredients in large chunks, its 105 mm diameter means genuinely "whole fruit" juicing — a full apple or a whole orange dropped in unpeeled — isn't realistic for most produce. A consistent pattern in real owner reviews is that cutting fruit into smaller pieces before feeding it in produces noticeably better results and less strain on the motor, even for ingredients technically small enough to fit. Treat the no-precutting claim as "less prep than a typical juicer" rather than "no prep at all," and you'll set your expectations correctly.
Cleaning and Everyday Maintenance
This is one area where the JC151UK earns consistent praise. Every removable part, including the auger, filters, jug, and pulp container, is dishwasher safe, and a cleaning brush is included in the box for anyone who prefers to rinse by hand. Because the design channels pulp directly into a separate container rather than trapping it in hard-to-reach crevices, day-to-day cleanup tends to be quicker than the reputation juicers generally have. This matters more than it might seem: appliances that are annoying to clean get used less often, and a juicer only earns its counter space if it's actually being used.
Safety, Warranty and Peace of Mind
An automatic shut-off feature protects the motor if the machine is left idle or encounters excessive resistance, a sensible safeguard for a single-speed appliance with no manual override. Ninja backs the JC151UK with a two-year guarantee, though it's worth noting the second year of coverage requires registering the product with Ninja directly rather than being automatic from purchase — a small extra step that's easy to overlook but worth doing the moment the box is opened.
One practical detail to plan around: the power cord measures under a metre in length, so you'll want a socket reasonably close to wherever this juicer lives on your counter, or be prepared to use an extension lead.
Who This Juicer Is Right For (and Who Should Look Elsewhere)
This machine is well suited to:
- First-time juicers who want an approachable, single-button experience without dials or settings to learn
- Individuals or couples making a glass or two of juice most days, rather than large weekly batches
- Anyone interested in wellness shots, ginger juice, or root vegetable juices alongside standard fruit juice
- Kitchens with limited counter space, thanks to the vertical, compact footprint
- People who prioritise easy cleanup and want dishwasher-safe parts as standard
It's a less natural fit for:
- Large households juicing in high volume daily, who will find themselves refilling and emptying frequently
- Serious leafy-green juicing enthusiasts chasing maximum yield from kale, spinach, and wheatgrass, where dedicated masticating presses with adjustable speeds tend to perform more efficiently
- Anyone noise-sensitive who juices at very early or late hours in a shared or thin-walled home
- Buyers who want a genuine drop-in-whole-fruit experience with zero cutting
How It Stacks Up Against Other Juicer Types
| Factor | Cold Press / Masticating (this style) | Centrifugal Juicers |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction method | Slow auger press, low heat, low oxidation | Fast spinning blade, higher heat and air exposure |
| Juice quality & shelf life | Fuller flavour, less foam, holds up longer before separating | Faster but frothier, tends to separate and dull sooner |
| Noise level | Generally quieter overall, though fibrous or skin-on produce can raise volume | Typically louder at speed regardless of ingredient |
| Prep required | Minimal for soft produce, but harder or larger items still benefit from cutting | Larger feed chutes on many models reduce cutting further |
| Speed of use | Slower per batch due to gradual pressing | Faster juice output per session |
| Best for | Nutrient retention, fibre customisation, gentler daily use | Speed and convenience for larger batches |
Strengths and Weaknesses, Honestly
Genuine Strengths
The genuine strengths of the JC151UK are its compact size, straightforward one-button operation, dishwasher-safe cleanup, and the flexibility offered by its two-filter pulp system, which is a rare inclusion at this size and price tier. The auger's slow-press method does what cold press technology is supposed to do: produce richer, less oxidised juice than a spinning-blade machine, and the confirmed ability to handle beetroot, ginger, sugarcane, and pomegranate gives it real versatility beyond basic fruit juice.
Honest Weaknesses
The honest weaknesses centre on the gap between marketing language and daily use. "No pre-cutting" is optimistic messaging that doesn't fully hold up against the machine's 105 mm feed chute, and the "quiet motor" claim depends heavily on what you're feeding it — fibrous, skin-on produce brings noticeably more noise than soft fruit. The single speed setting keeps things simple but removes flexibility that more expensive masticating juicers offer, and the mostly plastic body, while practical and affordable, won't feel as durable long-term as machines built with more metal in their construction. None of these are dealbreakers, but they're the details that separate the marketing copy from the actual morning routine.
Final Verdict
The Ninja JC151UK Cold Press Juicer earns its place as a sensible, well-built entry point into cold press juicing for individuals, couples, and small households who want better juice than a centrifugal machine delivers, without the price, bulk, or complexity of a high-end masticating press. It's genuinely easy to clean, flexible enough with its dual filters to suit different pulp preferences, and capable of handling a wider range of produce than most buyers would expect at this level, including root vegetables and ginger.
Just go in with realistic expectations: budget a few extra minutes for cutting ingredients down, and don't expect total silence when apples with their skins on go through the chute. For anyone easing into home juicing rather than replacing a serious daily juice bar habit, this is a confident, worthwhile purchase.
What People Say
73 commentsGreat sleek design
I was looking forward to using the Ninja JC151UK Cold Press Juicer, especially because it’s a well‑known brand and the design looks sleek and sturdy. Unfortunately, my experience hasn’t been as smooth as I hoped.
The juicer is quite slow in performance. When it comes to harder vegetables like carrots, it really struggles. The machine feels like it’s working overtime, and at times it genuinely seems like it might break under the pressure. I found myself cutting carrots into very small pieces just to help it cope, which defeats the purpose of a powerful cold‑press juicer.
Although it does produce juice, the process takes longer than expected. I expected a bit more strength and confidence from the motor.
Overall, it’s a decent juicer for softer produce, but if you regularly juice harder vegetables, this model may not be the best fit. It looks great on the counter, but performance‑wise, it left me a bit disappointed.
You get what you pay for
Does the job but the fruit that comes out it's still wet so not the best juicer if you don't like to waste, it also leaves some pulp in the juice as it's not so good at filtering it so you might need to do that afterwards it you don't like bits in your juice. The thing that really annoys me tho is the fact that it's so loud! Omg it's getting louder and louder especially if you put things with skin on like apples , my neighbour said that they can hear me make the juice every morning and honestly it makes the whole juicing in the morning thing really annoying. Not very happy with the product but I'll still use it for the time being. Other juicer cost triple the amount I paid for this one but I do understand why now. If you can afford it get a better juicer especially if you want to juice every day.
Excellent Cold Press Juicer – Highly Recommend!
I am extremely happy with the Ninja Cold Press Juicer. It is very easy to use, quiet, and feels solid and well made. The cold press system works perfectly and produces smooth, fresh juice with great flavour and minimal waste.
Cleaning is quick and simple, which makes daily use realistic and stress free. I also really appreciate that it takes up less space than traditional juicers but still delivers excellent results. It handles fruits and vegetables very well, including harder ones like carrots and apples.
This juicer is a great choice for anyone who wants healthy, fresh juice at home without hassle. High quality, reliable, and worth every penny. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Ninja Cold Press Juicer- Worth Every Pen
I recently bought the Ninja JC151UK Cold Press Juicer from Argos, and I’ve been so impressed with it! It’s really easy to use and gives a great amount of juice from fruits and vegetables – much more than my old juicer. The motor is quiet, and cleaning is surprisingly simple, which makes me actually want to use it every day.
The juice comes out smooth and full of flavour, and I love that it handles leafy greens and harder veggies with no problem. It looks sleek on the counter too – the black design fits perfectly in my kitchen.
Overall, an excellent product from Ninja. If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-clean juicer that delivers great results, I’d definitely recommend this one.
Great juicer, could be better
I bought a month ago and have used it every day.
Great extraction.
Very easy to use.
Great for single cups. For batch I would go for something else.
Handy recipe booklet.
Easy to clean, although fresh turmeric does stain the clear plastic. Also the black pulp free cone sieve is heavily stained from Greens.
The pulp is dry and mostly falls into the pot, but it does still leave a mess on the counter.
The motor does seem to strain(slow down) at times when adding leaves. I do follow guidelines for size of chunks.
For what I paid it was a great offer. Would I buy again?...maybe, there are some great new juices on the market.
Would I recommend? Yes for the price point.
The best juicer EVER
Bought this slow masticating juicer 4 weeks ago as I hate eating fruit and vegetables. Had a few over many years and time consuming, complicated and a nightmare to clean and reassemble
NOT THE NINJA
Very simple and easy to use.Takes no time at all to clean and put back together.
Has 2 filters but as not keen on pulp just use the 'next to no pulp " one.
Maximum juice,maximum nutrients. So brilliant and easy
Found a recipe I LOVE, Carrott,apple,celery,lemon and ginger and have it every day.Tahes 5 minutes in a morning before going to work and my blood pressure thanks you for it
Amazing juicer
Great cold press juicer
Extracts juice really well. The pulp from apples is really quite dry. The noise from the motor is quiet but when pressing apples it makes an awful squeak - but looking online this is with all presses. It doesn't perform so well with other types of fruit such as pineapple and kiwi. The feed tube is narrower then expected and it advises you to cut up fruit. I don't mind a bit of knife work so this doesn't bother me. Dismantling and cleaning is super easy. The only fiddly bit is the filter but Ninja provides a brush for this.
Great juicer
Bought this a few weeks ago and have used several times, juices so well the pulp is actually quite dry that is dispensed into a separate container, only thing I would say is make sure you cut your fruit up into small cubes so it juices without jamming, I put too big of pieces in the first time and had to stop the machine to unclog so since using smaller pieces works a dream really pleased with this juicer, it takes time not something you can do in a rush and cleaning afterwards takes time as well but overall brilliant
Quiet machine
The Cold Press Juicer is a small, quiet machine that’s easy to live with and makes smooth and tasty juice
Produces really nice juice with little foam and a decent amount from your fruit and veg.
Simple to use and quick to clean, and most parts can go in the dishwasher.
Only negative is :
Cons:
The chute is quite small, so had to chop things up and it takes longer to prep.
Not the best if you want to prep juice for more than 3 or 4 people
My Personal Juicing Revolution!
The quality of the juice is amazing: the cold press thing just works wonderfully, producing delicious, vibrant, and pulp-free juice with very little foam. I’ve made everything from classic carrot + orange to spicy ginger shots + beetroot shots - the flavour and texture are always superb. You can also use one of the two included pulp filters to customise your juice exactly how you like it - personally I don't like pulp but, you have options. :)
It's OK if you have time
I bought this because I needed a juicer that gets rid of the pulp the same time as you're juicing. I should have read more reviews. I have to cut the fruits and vegetables very small and it makes a squeaky noise when I juice apples.
It takes ages to juice. I have used another juicer in the past and this was my second, but it's not practical for quick juicing. It's very easy to clean and compact,those are the 2 things I like.
Really good juicer - I'm happy with it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall I'm really happy with this Ninja cold press juicer. It's easy to use, does a great job extracting juice from fruits and veg, and the anti-clog filter works well. I like that I can choose between more or less pulp with the different filters. Cleaning isn't too bad (most parts are dishwasher safe), and it's quieter than I expected. Great value and I'm enjoying making fresh juices at home. Highly recommend!
Super piece of equipment,
This is the most brillient gadget that we have bought. Its a Ninja Juicer and it works SO well. You have the option to either have less pulp in your drink or more, we prefer less and there was hardly any, great. Ninja is renowned to be good and we find them excellent. We have two airfryers with them and they work SO well we dont use our cooker any more!
Enjoy
What fun this is I’ve managed to juice all my apples easily.It is however very noisy and you have to have all items to juice nearby as it mashes them very quickly. There is no slow button only pause. Great little item would really recommend for even the novice juicers haven’t tried any other fruit yet but will save that for another day. Enjoy
Good purchase.
I absolutely love my Ninja Juicer! It’s powerful, super easy to use, and extracts every last drop of juice from fruits and veggies with almost no waste. The clean-up is quick, the design is sleek, and it handles everything from leafy greens to whole apples effortlessly.
Fresh, delicious juices in minutes – highly recommend.
Perfect Juicer
Works so well. Juices are smooth, no bits, vibrant in colour, delicious, and fibre from pulp is well separated and collected . All compartments are easy to assemble, disassemble and clean. I don’t have store bought juice again and can ensure I used up all fruits and vegetables that need juicing before they go bad.
Great Juicer – Easy to Use and Clean
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very happy with this juicer. It’s easy to use, quiet, and produces smooth, fresh juice with very little foam. Cleaning is quick as the parts come apart easily. It handles fruits and vegetables well and doesn’t clog. Great quality for the price — I use it regularly and would definitely recommend it.
Just as expected
Does just what I expected, very efficient juice extraction. I did some research and found there are much quicker, more efficient juicers, that require less preparation of foods before juicing but they are much more expensive also.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT JUICER FOR THE PRICE, VERY HAPPY WITH IT….
Love My Ninjas
I bought this a couple of weeks ago & love it. I find it easy to use & easy to clean. Due to medical issues I can't eat fruit & the only way to get these into me is through juicing. I'd much rather have whole fresh juice that I can make whenever I want to rather than those bought in a bottle.
Excellent juicer. Highly recommended
We made a right choice of buying this juicer. So easy to clean. Dont have to worry about big mess. And also it cones with two sizes of juicer blades. Its very easy assemble. Me and my husnsnd are very happy with product . Even though it's safe for kids too. Highly recommended