The 7 Best Electric Salad Spinners for Crisp Greens Without the Cranking, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 5 quart bowl, 600 rpm and a 20 second cycle with USB-C charging.

The Subbuteo electric spinner has a 5 liter bowl, spins at 600 rpm and runs a 20 second cycle that finishes on its own. It charges over USB-C and sits in the $25 to $50 range.

It leads the group because every number it prints is sensible. Five quarts holds a full head or two of lettuce, 600 rpm is fast enough to throw off most water, and a 20 second cycle is long enough to finish without bruising delicate leaves. USB-C means any phone charger will do. The cycle is fixed, so you cannot extend it for wet greens.

Buy it for a family that eats salad daily. Re-run the cycle if kale or herbs stay damp.

Capacity

5 L / 5 qt

Speed

600 rpm

Cycle

20 seconds

Power

USB-C rechargeable

Our verdict: A 4.8 liter spinner with a 1500mAh USB battery and stainless steel and ABS parts.

The nLn Hope holds 4.8 liters, runs on a 1500mAh USB rechargeable battery and is built from food-grade ABS and stainless steel. The maker also states the unit is BPA free, and the price is $25 to $50.

It takes second place because it is the one that names its battery, which tells you it has been designed for repeated use. Stainless steel parts resist odors and staining better than plastic, and they will not scratch as easily when you run a knife near them. Against the Subbuteo it holds a little less and lacks printed speed and cycle times.

Buy it for a household that values materials and a stated battery size. Check the rpm and cycle time on the retailer page.

Capacity

4.8 L

Battery

1500mAh USB rechargeable

Materials

Food-grade ABS and stainless steel

Claim

BPA free

Our verdict: The largest household bowl at 6 liters, with a 350 ml squeeze bottle and a double-layer basket.

The Goldmeet 6L spinner has a 6 liter bowl, a double-layer detachable basket and a 350 ml squeeze bottle, made from food-grade ABS and PP. It costs $25 to $50.

The third spot is for the biggest bowl and the best accessory. A double-layer basket lets you dry two kinds of greens at once or stack herbs on top of lettuce, and the squeeze bottle gives you a place to shake dressing. Six liters suits meal prep for a large family. The size is also the drawback, since it is a bulky thing to store.

Buy it for big families and batch cooks. Skip it if cabinet space is tight.

Capacity

6 L

Extra

350 ml squeeze bottle

Basket

Double layered, detachable

Materials

Food-grade ABS and PP

Our verdict: A 4 liter spinner with one-key start, USB fast charging and a 10 second automatic stop.

The Goldmeet 4L is a compact electric spinner with a one-key start, USB fast charging and an automatic stop after 10 seconds. It sits in the $25 to $50 range.

The fourth spot goes to the smaller sibling because it suits one or two people who want to spin a couple of handfuls of greens without taking up space. The 10 second cycle is short, so very wet leaves may need a second run. The one-key start is as simple as it gets.

Buy it for a small household or a small kitchen. Choose the 6L if you cook for a family.

Capacity

4 L

Start

One key

Cycle

10 seconds, automatic stop

Power

USB fast charging

Our verdict: A simple 4.5 liter round bowl with a button start, priced under $25.

The COOK WITH COLOR spinner has a 4.5 liter round bowl, a button-press start and a cream finish, made from a blend of PS and HIPS plastic. It costs under $25.

It lands in fifth place because the listing says little beyond capacity and material, and PS and HIPS plastics are not as tough as ABS or steel. It does the core job at the lowest price, and the button start spares you the pull-cord. It is a good first electric spinner.

Buy it if the budget is firm and you want a gentle introduction. Replace it with a sturdier model if you use it daily.

Capacity

4.5 L

Start

Button press

Material

PS and HIPS blend

Finish

Cream

Our verdict: A 5 gallon, 115V machine that dries eight heads of lettuce in under a minute.

The Dynamic Mixers EM98 is a commercial electric spinner with a 5 gallon capacity, a 500 rpm single speed and a 115V plug. It dries eight heads of lettuce in under 60 seconds. It costs $500 and up.

It is sixth for a household ranking because it is far more machine than a home kitchen needs, but for a restaurant or caterer it is the right size. Eight heads in a minute is the throughput that makes salad prep manageable at volume. Single speed keeps things simple, and 115V runs from a standard outlet.

Buy it for a professional kitchen. A home cook should look at the first five.

Capacity

5 gallons

Speed

500 rpm, single speed

Voltage

115V

Throughput

8 heads in under 60 seconds

Our verdict: A 0.75 kW stainless steel machine with a stepless speed knob from 300 to 1550.

The EQCOTWEA is a commercial 110V spinner with a 0.75 kW motor, a stepless speed knob from 300 to 1550 and a food-grade stainless steel body with a lift-up cover. It costs $500 and up.

It is seventh because capacity is not stated, and the Dynamic Mixers gives a clear throughput. What it offers is control: the stepless knob lets you spin delicate herbs slowly and tough greens fast. A steel body is easy to sanitize in a professional setting.

Buy it for a professional kitchen that handles varied produce. Confirm capacity with the seller.

Motor

0.75 kW

Speed

300 to 1550, stepless

Voltage

110V

Material

Food-grade stainless steel