Crock-Pot 7-Quart
Score: 69/100
Hamilton Beach Extra Large
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Crock-Pot SCV700 is a 7-quart manual slow cooker offering a spacious capacity and dishwasher-safe stoneware for easy cleanup. Its simplicity comes at the cost of no timer or programmable features and a tendency to run hot. Ideal for large families seeking straightforward, set-it-and-forget cooking.
The Hamilton Beach 10-Quart Slow Cooker offers massive capacity with a spill-proof lid lock and simple dial controls. It lacks a timer and programmable features while occupying significant counter space. Great for bulk meals and transport where simplicity is key.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 qt | 10 qtbest | |
300 Wbest | — | |
8best | — | |
204 °Cbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.55 lbbest | 15.66 lb |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 7 qt | 10 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | Manual | Low/High/Warm |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic | stoneware |
Lid Material | Glass | glass |
Weight (lb) | 12.55 lb | 15.66 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 10.4 in | 11.5 in |
Width (in) | 11.8 in | 15.75 in |
Depth (in) | 16.9 in | 12.5 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the SC700 for its large capacity, even heating, and straightforward manual operation, but they criticize its tendency to run hot, lack of programmable features, and occasional stability concerns, positioning it as a solid basic slow cooker for simple meals.
Everyday users love the Crock-Pot SCV700 for handling big roasts, easy cleanup, and its no-fuss manual controls, yet they frequently complain that it cooks too quickly, offers no timer, and can wobble, making it less ideal for precise slow-cooking needs.
Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach 10‑quart slow cooker for its massive capacity, reliable even cooking, and transport‑friendly lid lock and handles. However, they criticize the lack of programmable features and the bulky footprint that can strain kitchen storage.
Everyday users consistently praise the cooker's size, tender results, and easy cleanup, rating it highly for large families and meal-preppers. Common complaints focus on the missing timer and the unit's large dimensions, with occasional reports of uneven heating on high settings.
