Crock-Pot Classic 2-Quart
Score: 65/100
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Instant Pot Duo 8-quart model offers a versatile 7-in-1 cooking system with a stainless-steel inner pot and a full suite of accessories, making it a powerful all-in-one solution. Its sizable footprint and higher price point can be drawbacks for kitchens with limited space. Ideal for households that want pressure, slow, rice and other functions in a single device.
The Crock-Pot 2-Quart Classic is a compact, manual slow cooker with dishwasher-safe stoneware and oven-safe capability, perfect for small families or couples. Its limited capacity and absence of programmable features restrict its use for larger meals or set-and-forget cooking. Suitable for occasional small-batch meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 qt | 8 qtbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 lbbest | 10.14 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inbest | 10.4 in |
| ↓ lower better | 8.9 inbest | 13.18 in |
| ↓ lower better | 7.4 inbest | 14.8 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 2 qt | 8 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | Manual | 7-in-1 |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Stoneware | Stainless steel |
Weight (lb) | 4.0 lb | 10.14 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 9.0 in | 10.4 in |
Width (in) | 8.9 in | 13.18 in |
Depth (in) | 7.4 in | 14.8 in |
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Professional reviewers and editors provide limited commentary, noting the product's reliable basic slow-cooking function and straightforward manual operation.
Everyday users generally praise the cooker for its suitability to small households, its ability to handle dips and larger meals despite its size, and the convenience of dishwasher-safe parts.
“Perfect for small groups (4-6 people), dips like buffalo chicken or artichoke, and meats/potatoes on high for 4-6 hours.”
“Powerful enough despite small size and ample space for couples.”
