Hamilton Beach Set & Forget
Score: 66/100
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
6 qt | 8 qtbest | |
250 Wbest | — | |
102 °Cbest | — | |
220 Vbest | 120 V | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.14 lbbest | 10.14 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 11.75 in | 10.4 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 17.5 in | 13.18 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 6 qt | 8 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | slow cook | 7-in-1 |
Power(1) | ||
Voltage (V) | 220 V | 120 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Inner Pot Material | stoneware | Stainless steel |
Weight (lb) | 0.14 lb | 10.14 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 11.75 in | 10.4 in |
Width (in) | 17.5 in | 13.18 in |
Depth (in) | 11.25 in | 14.8 in |
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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.
“Great look and feel”
“Easy to clean”
