Crock-Pot MultiMeal
Score: 77/100
Instant Pot PRO Max
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Crock-Pot MultiMeal is a dual-pot multicooker offering 7.4 qt total capacity and five cooking functions, including bake and sear/sauté. Its size and weight, plus the need to hand-wash the ceramic pots, limit suitability for compact kitchens. Ideal for large families or meal-preppers who want to cook two dishes at once.
The Instant Pot PRO Max 6-quart model offers Wi-Fi smart features, 15 PSI pressure for canning, and a quiet WhisperQuiet steam release. Its large footprint, fixed cord, and occasional Wi-Fi issues can be drawbacks for smaller kitchens. Ideal for tech-savvy users who need advanced pressure capabilities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.4 quartsbest | 6 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.44 kgbest | — |
5 | 10best | |
5 | 10best | |
| ↓ lower better | 23.495 cmbest | 32.5 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 31.115 cmbest | 35.5 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 45.72 cm | 35.5 cmbest |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 5 | 10 |
Cooking Functions | 5 | 10 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | Digital | Touchscreen |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Digital | Touchscreen |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (quarts) | 7.4 quarts | 6 quarts |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Height (cm) | 23.495 cm | 32.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.115 cm | 35.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 45.72 cm | 35.5 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic nonstick | Stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the Pro Max for its robust Wi-Fi connectivity, intuitive touchscreen, and 15 PSI pressure that makes canning easier, while noting its large size and fixed cord as trade-offs. Tom's Guide calls it an excellent choice for smart-home users but suggests cheaper alternatives for those who don't need the advanced features.
Everyday users love the device's versatility, app-guided cooking, and quiet steam release, highlighting time savings and batch-cooking convenience. The most common complaints revolve around its bulky dimensions, the non-retractable power cord, and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
“"excellent choice"”
“"big upgrade"”
Choose the Crock-Pot MultiMeal when you need two dishes cooked at once; choose an Instant Pot for a more compact, single-pot solution.
