Crock-Pot 7-Quart
Score: 69/100
Hamilton Beach Programmable 4-Quart
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker provides 15 flexible cooking options, auto-warm, and a dishwasher-safe stoneware crock in a compact size. Its limited capacity and heavier stoneware insert can be restrictive for larger meals. Suitable for small families or individuals looking for programmable convenience in a small footprint.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 qtbest | 4 qt | |
300 Wbest | — | |
8best | — | |
204 °Cbest | 101.67 °C | |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.55 lb | 8.3 lbbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 7 qt | 4 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | Manual | Warm/Low/High |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable | false | true |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 101.67 °C |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic | Stoneware |
Weight (lb) | 12.55 lb | 8.3 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 10.4 in | 15.16 in |
Width (in) | 11.8 in | 9.06 in |
Depth (in) | 16.9 in | 9.84 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 and editors are not directly available for this exact model, but retailer descriptions and Hamilton Beach’s own marketing highlight its flexible 15‑option programming, auto‑warm feature, and ease of use for everyday family meals. The emphasis is on its compact size and straightforward controls, positioning it as a reliable, set‑and‑forget slow cooker for small households.
Everyday users provide limited feedback; a Target Q&A confirms the 8.30-lb empty insert weight, and similar smaller-capacity models receive positive remarks about programming ease and cleanup. Overall, consumers appear satisfied with the simplicity and compactness, with no major recurring complaints identified.
