Magic Mill 10-quart Slow Cooker
Score: 81/100
Instant Pot RIO
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Instant Pot RIO 6-qt 7-in-1 multicooker delivers rapid cooking speeds and a sturdy stainless-steel anti-spin pot, packed with 13 programs for diverse meals. Its heavier build and limited warranty may deter some users. Ideal for busy home cooks seeking fast, versatile performance in a compact footprint.
The Magic Mill 10-quart slow cooker provides a massive cooking volume and a unique stovetop-safe searing insert, making it ideal for large meals. Its manual controls and lack of programmable timer limit convenience. Best suited for families or hosts needing high capacity and searing capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.6 qtbest | 6 qt | |
290 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 lbbest | 12 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 12 inbest | 14.75 in |
| ↓ lower better | 16 inbest | 16.1 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 10.6 qt | 6 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | High, Low, Warm | pressure cook; slow cook; sauté; steam; rice; yogurt; warm |
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 290 W | 1000 W |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Inner Pot Material | Non-stick metal | stainless steel |
Weight (lb) | 11 lb | 12 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 12.0 in | 14.75 in |
Width (in) | 16.0 in | 16.1 in |
Depth (in) | 16.5 in | 15.55 in |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Magic Mill 10-quart slow cooker as an ultimate kitchen tool for large meals, praising its stovetop-safe searing capability, generous capacity, and solid construction backed by decades of brand experience.
Everyday users consistently commend the cooker's easy cleanup, versatile cooking options, convenient searing feature, and ability to handle large meals, emphasizing its suitability for families and meal-prep enthusiasts.
“the ultimate kitchen tool for preparing large meals with minimal effort”
“backed by over 50 years of experience”
“best thing I ever bought”
Professional reviewers consider the RIO a revolutionary upgrade to the Duo, emphasizing its slimmer base, anti-spin pot, and modern aesthetics. They commend the significant cooking speed gains and energy savings, while noting the modest 1-year warranty as a potential drawback.
Everyday users generally express strong satisfaction, calling it the "best thing I ever bought" and praising its size, quieter venting, and ease of use. However, some concerns about weight, dimensions, and the limited warranty appear in the sparse feedback.
