Crock-Pot 7-Quart
Score: 69/100
Hamilton Beach Set & Forget
Score: 66/100Rankings
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 Portable 6-qt slow cooker provides a simple analog dial, dishwasher-safe stoneware, and a spill-resistant lid for easy transport. It lacks digital programming and timer features, limiting set-and-forget convenience. Suited for beginners and portable cooking needs such as potlucks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 qtbest | 6 qt | |
300 Wbest | 250 W | |
8best | — | |
204 °Cbest | 102 °C | |
120 V | 220 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
3best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.55 lb | 0.14 lbbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 7 qt | 6 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | Manual | slow cook |
Power(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 300 W | 250 W |
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 220 V |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable | false | true |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 102 °C |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic | stoneware |
Lid Material | Glass | glass |
Weight (lb) | 12.55 lb | 0.14 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 10.4 in | 11.75 in |
Width (in) | 11.8 in | 17.5 in |
Depth (in) | 16.9 in | 11.25 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.
“Great look and feel”
“Easy to clean”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the cooker's straightforward analog controls, reliable even heating, and spill-proof Lid Latch as strong points for simple, crowd-friendly cooking. However, they also point out that the lack of digital programming or timer functions makes it less suitable for users who want set-and-forget automation.
Everyday users consistently praise the easy cleaning, sturdy portable build, and dependable performance for everyday meals and transport to gatherings. Complaints are limited, mainly noting occasional missing lid straps on older units and a desire for timer features.
