Crock-Pot 6-Quart
Score: 81/100
Instant Pot Duo Plus
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry is a portable slow cooker featuring a digital timer, auto-warm function, and a dishwasher-safe ceramic pot, delivering ample capacity for large meals. Its relatively heavy weight and limited preset settings may be drawbacks for some users. Ideal for families and potluck hosts needing a travel-ready, set-and-forget cooker.
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-qt combines nine cooking functions with WhisperQuiet steam release and 25 smart programs, offering quiet, fast, and versatile cooking. Its large size, heavy weight, and plastic lid reduce its premium feel. Perfect for families and apartment dwellers who prioritize quiet operation and extensive functionality.
| Attribute | | |
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6 qtbest | 6 qtbest | |
240 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
7best | — | |
204.44 °Cbest | — | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
4best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.94 lb | 5.58 lbbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | preprogrammed | pressure cook; slow cook; rice cooker; yogurt maker; steamer; sauté; sterilizer; food warmer |
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 240 W | 1000 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic | stainless steel |
Lid Material | Glass | plastic |
Weight (lb) | 7.94 lb | 5.58 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 9.8 in | 12.76 in |
Width (in) | 11.8 in | 13.35 in |
Depth (in) | 17.0 in | 13.42 in |
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Official Crock-Pot descriptions highlight the model's reliability for busy households, emphasizing its travel-ready locking lid, easy-set digital controls, and countertop appeal as a crowd-feeding essential.
The research did not surface any consumer reviews or direct feedback, indicating that user sentiment is not documented in the available sources.
Professional reviewers commend the Duo Plus for its WhisperQuiet steam release that stays under 75 dB, its rapid cooking speed that can be up to 70 % faster than conventional methods, and its extensive suite of 25 smart programs covering nine cooking functions. They also appreciate the anti-spin stainless-steel pot and the inclusion of extra accessories, while noting the unit's bulk and weight, the less premium feel of the all-plastic lid, and some inconsistency in the minimum liquid requirement as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the quiet operation, fast cooking for family meals, and the ease of cleanup thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. The step-by-step guides and versatile cooking modes receive frequent praise. Common complaints revolve around the heavy weight, large footprint, and concerns about the durability of the plastic lid and base, as well as the minimum liquid volume needed for certain recipes.
