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Kuvings REVO830 vs Nama J2

Two chutes or no feeding at all. Two different answers to the same question about prep.

By Brijon M. · Last reviewed October 2, 2026

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Buy the Kuvings REVO830 if you want to stop chopping. Buy the Nama J2 if you want to stop standing at the machine. Both are premium verticals, both run at 50 RPM, and both are attacking prep time -- from opposite ends.

CriterionKuvings REVO830Nama J2
YieldNot availableNot sourcedNama states 20-30 oz of juice per batch, depending on ingredientsManufacturer claim: Nama · checked 2026-10-02
PulpNot availableNot sourcedNot availableNot sourced
Cleanup timeNot available - no published cleanup time in minutesNot sourcedNot available - no published cleanup time in minutesNot sourced
Price$400+Band from retailer listings, checked 2026-10-02$400+Band from retailer listings, checked 2026-10-02
NoiseKuvings describes the motor as noise-reduction; no decibel figure publishedManufacturer claim: Kuvings USA · checked 2026-10-02Not availableNot sourced
SpeedKuvings states 50 RPM, 240 WManufacturer claim: Kuvings USA · checked 2026-10-02Nama states 50 RPM, single-phase induction motor, 200 WManufacturer claim: Nama · checked 2026-10-02
WarrantyKuvings USA states a 15-year limited warranty (regional sellers list shorter terms)Manufacturer claim: Kuvings USA · checked 2026-10-02Nama states 15 years on the motor, 2 years on partsManufacturer claim: Nama · checked 2026-10-02
Scroll the table sideways on a narrow screen. Every figure above is labeled with where it came from; “Not available” means we could not find a published source, not that the machine performs badly. How we pick.

The REVO830's two chutes

This is the feature that makes the machine. Kuvings states a 3.5 in wide chute for whole fruit -- the widest cold press chute in our registry -- plus a 1.75 in auto-cut chute specified for celery and carrots.

That combination is unusual and genuinely useful: whole apples go in the wide one with no board and no knife, and stringy produce goes in the narrow one where a controlled feed stops it bridging and wrapping the auger. Kuvings states 50 RPM, 240 W, and a 15-year limited warranty on its US listing -- though regional sellers list shorter terms, so read the one you buy from.

The J2's hopper

Nama's answer is to remove you from the process. Load the hopper, press go, walk away. Nama states 50 RPM from a single-phase induction motor at 200 W, 12.1 lb, and 20-30 oz of juice per batch depending on ingredients -- one of very few volume figures published in this category.

The warranty is split: 15 years on the motor, 2 years on parts. Kuvings' 15-year figure is quoted as a limited warranty without that split on the page we checked, which is a point in its favor but worth confirming with your seller.

Side by side

Kuvings REVO830Nama J2
Speed50 RPM50 RPM
Power240 W200 W induction
Chute3.5 in wide plus 1.75 in auto-cutHands-free hopper
PrepMinimal - whole fruit in the wide chuteLoad the hopper, no feeding
CeleryThe auto-cut chute is designed for itHopper handles it; cut to length
Warranty15-year limited (US listing; regional terms differ)15 years motor, 2 years parts
Noise claimKuvings describes a noise-reduction motor, no figureNone published

Choose the REVO830 if

  • Celery is a main ingredient. The 1.75 in auto-cut chute is the only feature in this whole category engineered specifically for it.
  • You juice apples or other round hard fruit. A 3.5 in chute removes the chopping entirely.
  • You want flexibility rather than automation. Two chutes means two ways to feed, which covers more produce shapes.
  • Warranty matters and you buy from a US seller stating the 15-year limited term.

Choose the Nama J2 if

  • Standing at the machine is the part you resent. The hopper is the only real answer to that.
  • You batch regularly. Load once, do something else.
  • You want a published batch volume rather than no figure at all.
  • Lighter is better. 12.1 lb is among the lightest premium verticals.
Fresh celery stalks in bright daylight
The auto-cut chute is the REVO830's genuine differentiator, and celery is what it is for.

Our verdict

The REVO830, for most buyers. The dual-chute design addresses prep -- which is where most of a slow juicer's time actually goes -- and the narrow auto-cut chute is a real engineering answer to the celery problem rather than a convenience feature. The Nama wins if your specific complaint is the feeding rather than the chopping, and for a daily batch juicer that is a legitimate reason to prefer it.

If cleanup is the deciding factor rather than prep, neither of these is the answer -- see Nama J2 vs Hurom H400, because Hurom's strainer-free design beats both on that criterion.

Our pick, with a buy link

1. Our verdict: the Kuvings REVO830

Kuvings REVO830

Kuvings REVO830 · $400+ · Our score 7.7/10

The dual-chute design attacks prep, which is where most of a slow juicer's time actually goes, and the 1.75 in auto-cut chute is a genuine engineering answer to the celery problem rather than a convenience feature. Kuvings states 50 RPM, 240 W and a 15-year limited warranty on the US listing. The Nama wins if standing at the machine is your objection rather than chopping.

Yield
Not availableNot sourced
Pulp
Not availableNot sourced
Cleanup time
Not available - no published cleanup time in minutesNot sourced
Speed
Kuvings states 50 RPM, 240 WManufacturer claim: Kuvings USA · checked 2026-10-02

What works

  • Two chutes: whole fruit in the wide one, stringy produce in the narrow auto-cut one
  • The narrow chute is the one feature aimed squarely at celery clogging
  • 15-year warranty on the US listing

What does not

  • Warranty length differs by region - check the seller's terms, not the brand page
  • No published yield or cleanup-time figure to compare against rivals
  • Top of the price range

Skip this if: Counter height is tight - this is a tall vertical machine and it needs clearance above the chute to load whole fruit.

A slow juicer beside fresh produce on a white counter

Representative photo. We have no manufacturer image library, so this is a licensed stock photo of the category, not a photo of this unit.

  • Yield9/10
  • Pulp8/10
  • Cleanup7/10
  • Value6/10
  • Quiet8/10

Read the full Kuvings REVO830 review

Questions people ask

Which is better, the Kuvings REVO830 or the Nama J2?
The REVO830 for most people, because its 3.5 in wide chute and 1.75 in auto-cut chute remove most of the prep. The Nama J2 if your objection is standing at the machine rather than chopping, since the hands-free hopper is the only real answer to that.
Which handles celery better?
The REVO830, because the 1.75 in auto-cut chute is specified by Kuvings for celery and carrots. A narrow controlled feed is what stops long strands bridging and wrapping the auger.
Do they run at the same speed?
Yes, both state 50 RPM. The REVO830 is 240 W and the J2 is 200 W from a single-phase induction motor.
Which has the better warranty?
The REVO830 on the face of it -- a 15-year limited warranty on the Kuvings USA listing, against Nama's 15 years on the motor but only 2 on parts. Kuvings' regional sellers list shorter terms, so confirm with the seller you buy from.
Which produces more juice?
Unknown. Nama publishes 20-30 oz per batch, which is a capacity figure rather than an extraction rate, and Kuvings publishes nothing. No independent test we found compares them in consistent units.

Sources

Every figure on this page traces to one of these. Where a source does not publish a number, the page says “Not available” rather than estimating one.

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