Slow Cookers
Best 2 Qt Slow Cooker (2026): Our 3 Picks Ranked
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For a 2 qt slow cooker, the Crock-Pot leads with 3 manual heat settings, stoneware that goes in the oven, and a 1-year warranty. The Elite Gourmet is the runner-up with cool-touch handles and parts that clean in a dishwasher, while the COOK WITH COLOR adds a tempered glass lid with a cool-touch handle.
Starting out? See the main guide: Best Slow Cooker
Top picks at a glance
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Best OverallCrock-Pot 2-Quart Manual Slow Cooker9.8 View on Amazon -
9.7 View on Amazon -
Also GreatCOOK WITH COLOR 2QT Mini Electric Round9.2 View on Amazon
Compare the specs
Ranked on capacity, keep-warm setting, dishwasher-safe parts from each listing, plus how many buyers have rated it. A dash (—) means we could not confirm that figure from the listing.
| Pick | Capacity | Keep-warm setting | Dishwasher-safe parts | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Crock-Pot 2-Quart Manual Slow Cooker | 2 qt | Yes | Yes | — | 1-year |
| 2. Elite Gourmet 2 Qt Electric Round Slow | 2 qt | Yes | Yes | 5.29 lb | — |
| 3. COOK WITH COLOR 2QT Mini Electric Round | 2 qt | Yes | Yes | — | — |
Crock-Pot 2-Quart Manual Slow Cooker
It pairs a 2 qt capacity with 3 heat settings, stoneware that goes in the oven, and a 1-year warranty.
- Capacity: 2 qt
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 1-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want a 2 qt cooker and 3 settings
- Buyers who want stoneware that goes in the oven
Skip it if
- You want more than 2 qt of capacity
- You want more than 3 heat settings
It offers high, low and warm settings for small meals, dips and sides, with a keep warm setting that holds serving temperature. It feeds 2 or more people and carries a 1-year warranty.
Elite Gourmet 2 Qt Electric Round Slow
It pairs a 2 qt capacity with low, high and warm settings and cool-touch handles.
- Capacity: 2 qt
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Buyers who want a 2 qt cooker and cool-touch handles
- Buyers who want parts that clean in a dishwasher
Skip it if
- You want more than 2 qt of capacity
- You want a cooker under 5.29 lb
It offers low and high settings with a keep warm setting, in a glazed ceramic crock with a tempered glass lid. It weighs 5.29 lb and is ETL listed.
COOK WITH COLOR 2QT Mini Electric Round
It pairs a 2 qt capacity with low, high and warm settings and a tempered glass lid.
- Capacity: 2 qt
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Buyers who want a 2 qt cooker for 1 to 4 people
- Buyers who want a tempered glass lid
Skip it if
- You want more than 2 qt of capacity
- You want more than 3 heat settings
It offers low, high and warm settings for meals, appetizers, soups and stews, with a removable stoneware pot. The stoneware pot and tempered glass lid clean in a dishwasher, and the cool-touch handle eases handling. It serves 1 to 4 people.
How to choose
Capacity and servings
Capacity is the same across this list: all three hold 2 qt. Servings differ in the listings: the Crock-Pot feeds 2 or more people, while the COOK WITH COLOR serves 1 to 4 people. Match the 2 qt size to small meals, dips and sides for the household.
Heat settings and lids
Heat settings match across this list: each cooker offers low, high and warm settings. Lids differ: the Elite Gourmet lid is tempered glass, and the COOK WITH COLOR lid is tempered glass with a cool-touch handle. The Crock-Pot stoneware goes in the oven and cleans in a dishwasher. Match settings and lid to how you cook and clean.
Handles and weight
Handles differ: the Elite Gourmet has cool-touch handles, and the COOK WITH COLOR has a cool-touch handle on its lid. The Elite Gourmet weighs 5.29 lb. The Crock-Pot stoneware is removable for serving. Match handles and weight to how the cooker moves from counter to table.
FAQ
Which slow cooker has stoneware that goes in the oven?
The Crock-Pot removable stoneware goes in the oven up to 400 degrees F for cooking and serving.
Which slow cookers have parts that clean in a dishwasher?
All three have parts that clean in a dishwasher: the Crock-Pot stoneware and lid, the Elite Gourmet lid and crock, and the COOK WITH COLOR pot and lid.
Which slow cooker feeds 2 or more people?
The Crock-Pot feeds 2 or more people, and the COOK WITH COLOR serves 1 to 4 people.
Which slow cooker has cool-touch handles?
The Elite Gourmet has cool-touch handles, and the COOK WITH COLOR has a cool-touch handle on its lid.
