Elite Gourmet MST-250XS
Score: 71/100
Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker Silver
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Slow Cooker provides a generous capacity and straightforward dial controls for basic slow-cooking needs. It omits programmable features, a secure lid latch, and smart connectivity, making it a no-frills option. Best for families or beginners who prioritize size and simplicity over advanced functionality.
The Elite Gourmet MST-250XS is a compact 1.5-quart slow cooker with a stainless-steel exterior, ceramic pot and simple dial for low, high, and keep-warm settings. Its small capacity and lack of programmable timer limit its versatility. Best suited for singles or couples seeking an easy-to-use, space-saving cooker.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.5 qt | 6 qtbest | |
— | 250 Wbest | |
— | 103 °Cbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 lbbest | 12 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 6 inbest | 13.7 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 1.5 qt | 6 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | Low/High/Keep Warm | Low,High,Keep Warm |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Ceramic | stoneware |
Lid Material | Glass | glass |
Weight (lb) | 6.0 lb | 12.0 lb |
Dimensions(2) | ||
Height (in) | 6.0 in | 13.7 in |
Width (in) | 8.8 in | 13.8 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Elite Gourmet MST-250XS for its sleek, functional design and reliable, even cooking performance in a compact form factor. They note its straightforward dial operation, sturdy rust-resistant build, and effective Keep Warm function, while pointing out the lack of advanced features like timers or programmable settings and the limited 1.5-quart capacity as trade-offs for its simplicity.
Everyday users consistently praise the mini cooker for its perfect size for singles and couples, fast heating, easy cleanup, and ability to produce tasty, evenly cooked meals. Common themes include appreciation for its aesthetic fit in the kitchen and usefulness for work-lunch prep, while the primary complaints revolve around the small capacity and occasional build-quality issues.
“Great little slow cooker”
“I LOVE IT”
“Nice addition to kitchen”
Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Slow Cooker for its straightforward dial, generous capacity, and dishwasher-safe components, describing it as a reliable, no-frills option for basic slow-cooking needs, while noting the absence of programmable features and a secure lid latch as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the cooker's simplicity, large size, and easy cleanup, often highlighting the "just turn the dial" experience and effective Keep Warm function; the most common complaints revolve around the missing timer, heavy weight, and lack of a latch on the lid.
