Slow Cookers
Best Multi Function Slow Cooker (2026): 5 Models Side by Side
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For a multi-function slow cooker, the Cuisinart leads with slow cooking, browning and steaming in one 6-quart pot. The Sunvivi adds a 6.5-quart pot with 12 functions, while the West Bend gives a 6.6 lb cooker with stovetop, oven and griddle use.
Starting out? See the main guide: Best Slow Cooker
Top picks at a glance
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Largest CapacitySunvivi 12-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker 6.5QT9.4 View on Amazon -
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Lightest PickWest Bend Versatility Slow Cooker Large Capacity9.2 View on Amazon
Compare the specs
Ranked on capacity, programmable, 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 | Programmable | Keep-warm setting | Dishwasher-safe parts | Weight | Warranty |
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| 1. Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker: Slow | 6 qt | Yes | — | Yes | 16 lb | 3-year |
| 2. Hamilton Beach 9-in-1 6 Quart Programmable Slow | 6 qt | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11.9 lb | — |
| 3. Sunvivi 12-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker 6.5QT | 6.5 qt | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.8 lb | 1-year |
| 4. GreenPan Elite 14-in-1 Nonstick 6QT Electric Slow | 6 qt | — | Yes | Yes | 14.8 lb | — |
| 5. West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker Large Capacity | 5 qt | — | Yes | Yes | 6.6 lb | 1-year |
Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker: Slow
It pairs slow cooking, browning and steaming in a 6-quart pot with a steaming rack and a 3-year warranty.
- Capacity: 6 qt
- Programmable
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 3-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want slow cooking, browning and steaming in one pot
- Buyers who want a 6-quart pot with a steaming rack
Skip it if
- You want more than 6 quarts
- You want a cooker under 16 lb
It has a removable 6-quart nonstick aluminum pot, a glass lid with a cool-touch handle and a steaming rack. One touch switches modes for combination cooking, and steam runs for up to 90 minutes. It weighs 16 lb and carries a limited 3-year warranty.
Hamilton Beach 9-in-1 6 Quart Programmable Slow
It pairs searing, browning and slow cooking with delay start and a switch to warm when food is ready.
- Capacity: 6 qt
- Programmable
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Buyers who want searing and slow cooking in one pot
- Buyers who want delay start for rice and grains
Skip it if
- You want more than 6 quarts
- You want a cooker under 11.9 lb
It has a removable 6-quart ceramic nonstick pot that is PFAS-free, a glass lid and a roasting and steaming rack. Full-grip handles help with lifting and carrying, and the pot holds a 6 lb chicken or a 4 lb roast. Delay start runs from 1 to 15 hours for rice, whole grains and steam, and the cooker switches to warm when food is ready.
Sunvivi 12-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker 6.5QT
It pairs a 6.5-quart pot with 12 functions, touch controls and a switch to keep warm after cooking.
- Capacity: 6.5 qt, the largest here
- Programmable
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 1-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want a 6.5-quart pot for larger meals
- Buyers who want sauté, bake, roast and slow cooking
Skip it if
- You want more than 6.5 quarts
- You want a cooker under 10.8 lb
It has a 6.5-quart pot with touch controls and a high-definition LED display for switching modes with one tap. Its functions cover sauté, bake, roast, slow cook, stew, rice, sous vide, yogurt, steam, keep warm and manual cooking. Dual anti-scald handles and a glass lid help with moving and viewing, and it weighs 10.8 lb with a 1-year warranty.
GreenPan Elite 14-in-1 Nonstick 6QT Electric Slow
It pairs 14 presets and in-pot browning with a PFAS-free ceramic crock and silicone handles.
- Capacity: 6 qt
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Good for
- Buyers who want 14 presets at one touch
- Buyers who want in-pot browning before slow cooking
Skip it if
- You want more than 6 quarts
- You want a cooker under 14.8 lb
Its 14 presets cover slow cook, soup, stir-fry, white rice, brown rice, sear and sauté, steam, simmer and buffet, bake, delay timer, reheat, high, low and warm. In-pot browning sears meat and vegetables in the pot, and it has silicone handles.
West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker Large Capacity
It pairs a 5-quart non-stick vessel with griddle, stovetop and oven use plus a travel lid and storage bag.
- Capacity: 5 qt
- Keep-warm setting
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 1-year warranty stated
- 6.6 lb, the lightest here
Good for
- Buyers who want a 6.6 lb cooker for travel
- Buyers who want stovetop, oven and griddle cooking
Skip it if
- You want more than 5 quarts
- You want a cooker under 6.6 lb
It has a 5-quart non-stick vessel with a glass lid for oven, stovetop, freezer and refrigerator use. Its settings cover warm, low, medium, high and griddle, so the griddle base cooks pancakes and grilled cheese. It weighs 6.6 lb with a 1-year warranty.
How to choose
Capacity and functions
Capacity sets how much food one pot holds, and functions set what one appliance cooks. The Sunvivi holds 6.5 quarts, the Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach and GreenPan hold 6 quarts each, and the West Bend holds 5 quarts. The GreenPan gives 14 presets, the Sunvivi gives 12 functions, and the Cuisinart gives slow cooking, browning and steaming. Compare capacity with functions for your meals.
Controls and timers
Controls set time and temperature, and a timer counts down cooking. The Hamilton Beach gives delay start from 1 to 15 hours for rice, whole grains and steam, and it switches to warm when food is ready. The Cuisinart shows time and temperature on a backlit LCD display, and the Sunvivi switches modes with one tap on touch controls. Compare delay start, displays and warm settings for your routine.
Cleaning and moving
Removable parts set how easy cleanup is, and handles set how easy moving is. The Hamilton Beach has full-grip handles, the Sunvivi has dual anti-scald handles, and the West Bend has a travel lid and storage bag. Compare cleanup with carrying for your kitchen.
FAQ
Which cooker has the largest capacity?
The Sunvivi holds 6.5 quarts, more than the 6-quart Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach and GreenPan and the 5-quart West Bend.
Which cooker is the lightest?
The West Bend weighs 6.6 lb, with a 5-quart vessel, griddle, stovetop and oven use, and a travel lid and storage bag.
Which cooker has delay start?
The Hamilton Beach gives delay start from 1 to 15 hours for rice, whole grains and steam, and it switches to warm when food is ready.
Which cooker steams with a rack?
The Cuisinart includes a steaming rack and steams for up to 90 minutes, while the Hamilton Beach includes a roasting and steaming rack with its pot.
