Just started juicing? This £50 compact model is the perfect place to begin

When people say bigger doesn’t always mean better, I’m fairly sure they’re talking about the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer. It’s cute, compact and quietly powerful: proof that good things really do come in small, juice-stained packages.

When I first started juicing around four years ago, this was the very first juicer I bought. It wasn’t flashy or scientific, and it certainly wasn’t luxury, but I was shopping on a budget and wanted the best possible value for money. As it turns out, I made an excellent choice.

This little machine nurtured my love of juicing, from punchy ginger shots to fresh orange juice, and I used it religiously until I was ready to invest in a serious, cold-press masticating juicer. Since then, it’s been passed on to my brother (until he upgraded) and then to my best friend, who still uses hers weekly. That alone tells you a lot. It’s stood the test of time and kick-started several juicing journeys, mine included.

Magic Bullet Mini Juicer review

Who would the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer suit?

This is an excellent entry-level juicer for anyone who loves the idea of green juices, ginger shots or fresh orange juice, but isn’t quite ready to commit to a premium investment. While it’s one of the most affordable juicers you can buy, it still delivers genuinely good results, especially if you’re new to juicing. If you’ve never tried cold-pressed juice before, you’ll likely think this is flawless. We certainly did.

It’s also ideal for smaller homes. If you’re short on cupboard space (or rely on wall storage), this will take up less room than most blenders. Yes, it’s noisy, but that’s the nature of a centrifugal juicer. When you account for the incredibly small footprint of the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer, what you’re getting is a surprising amount of juicing power in a compact, inexpensive machine.

The only time I wouldn’t recommend it is if you know you’re a long-term, daily juicer who wants maximum yield, minimal oxidation and the ability to batch juice. As a small centrifugal juicer, it’s simply not as efficient as cold-press models. If that’s what you’re after, it’s worth looking at brands like Nama or Kuvings, just be prepared to spend closer to £600.

Unboxing the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer

Magic Bullet keeps things refreshingly simple. The compact box contains the juicer itself and a handy juicing bottle, perfect for storing whatever you’ve squeezed every last drop out of.

There is a fair amount of soft plastic packaging, not ideal from an environmental standpoint, but it does mean the juicer arrives in perfect condition. Alongside the bottle, you’ll find clear setup instructions (largely unnecessary thanks to how intuitive the design is) and a small recipe booklet for inspiration. All in all, it’s a perfectly petite package.

What is the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer like to use?

The beauty of a juicer this small is its simplicity. There are very few parts to assemble, and everything twists and clicks together easily. It’s intuitive, even if you’ve never used a juicer before.

You get a feeding chute and pusher, with guidance to start juicing heavier, tougher ingredients first, advice worth following. With that in mind, I got started on my tests.

Fresh orange juice is a classic benchmark for any juicer. Oranges are soft, juicy and forgiving, so most machines should perform well here.

From four oranges, I’d typically expect between 100–400ml of juice. At first, it was tricky to judge yield because the Magic Bullet produces a fairly foamy juice, typical of centrifugal juicers, which spin ingredients at high speed and introduce more air.

Personally, I don’t mind a little foam. It reminds me of early juicing days, when foamy orange juice felt like a luxury (Wagamama nostalgia, anyone?). That said, foam does mean more oxygen, which shortens shelf life compared to cold-press juice.

Once I’d sipped through the foam, the juice itself was smooth, zingy and fresh. After letting subsequent batches settle, yields ranged from 190–300ml .The upper end is impressive for any juicer, and excellent for a centrifugal model. The lower end is still decent, though slightly inconsistent, a trade-off you make with smaller machines and variable fruit.

Anyone who knows me will tell you I drink a lot of ginger shots. Cut me and I’d probably bleed carrot and ginger juice.

Hard root veg and fibrous ginger are a tougher test than oranges, but the Magic Bullet handled them well. Over the years I owned it, it consistently produced punchy, smooth ginger shots and I’m reliably informed it still does.

You’ll notice layers of colour as different ingredients are juiced, but a quick shake sorts that out. The pulp output here is higher than in other tests, but importantly, it’s quite dry, a good sign that most of the juice has been extracted.

One thing to note: carrots and ginger need to be chopped into smaller pieces than you’d use with premium juicers. And yes, it’s loud. My sound recorder clocked it at 83 dB, which means you’ll need to raise your voice, but it’s fast, so the noise doesn’t last long.

Leafy greens are always a challenge. Magic Bullet recommends balling them up before juicing, which genuinely helps.

With apple, cucumber, celery and balled-up spinach prepped, the Mini Juicer rose to the challenge. Like the ginger shots, the juice needed a quick shake and the process was noisy, but the result was fresh, crisp and surprisingly stable. The foam settled quickly, and the juice tasted good for up to three days.

It’s not the test I repeated most often (ginger shots always win), but the friend who now owns my juicer still makes excellent green juice and a very good beetroot one too.

Cleaning the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer

One of the Mini Juicer’s biggest selling points is that it’s dishwasher safe. There aren't any fiddly parts, no tedious scrubbing, just pop everything in and let the dishwasher do the hard work.

If you prefer hand-washing, Magic Bullet includes a small cleaning brush to help remove stubborn pulp and fibre. Keeping it clean also helps reduce long-term strain on the motor.

How does the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer compare?

The closest comparison I’ve tested is the Nutribullet Pro. It’s essentially the Magic Bullet scaled up: larger, higher capacity, but very similar in operation. Not surprising, given the brands are siblings. If you like the sound of this but want to juice more at once, it’s a natural step up.

As for what I upgraded to, the Nama J2 (or the smaller J3) are quite different to the Magic Bullet, but in the best way. These cold-press juicers extract more nutrients, produce less foam and offer longer-lasting juice, but they also take up more space and cost considerably more. If you know you'll be regularly juicing, go for the Nama because it'll pay off in the long-term, but don't forget that it's a £550 rather than a £50 investment.

Should you buy the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer?

If you’re new to juicing, working to a budget, and want a machine that squeezes every last drop out of your money and your kitchen space, the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer is a brilliant choice. It’s been the starting point for countless juicing journeys, so the question is, will it be the start of yours?

How we test juicers

At woman&home, we follow a rigorous testing process for every juicer we review. We assess yield, clarity, pulp dryness and overall performance across a wide range of ingredients, from soft fruits to fibrous roots and leafy greens.

I make sure to test different textures and toughness levels so you can see whether a juicer genuinely earns its place in your morning routine. Appearance, noise, cleaning and cost all factor in too, giving you a fully rounded picture before you buy.

If you still have questions, you can explore our dedicated guide on how we test juicers, or email me. I’m always happy to chat about all things juice.