Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which Should You Buy

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We're in the midst of Instant Pot mania. But how do they stack up against the slow-cooking, now pressure cooking stalwart? We pitted the Instant Pot Lux 6-in-1 V3 against the Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker in a delicious contest, and discovered which appliance you should use to prep a week's worth of leftovers.

[bokarosan]

Go for the one on sale. Both do the exact same things. As previous commenters noted, presets are redundant. Different names do similar things. I love my crockpot express and it was $30.00 cheaper at the time.

[happyidiot]

I need to get new eardrums after the first 3 seconds of this video :'(

[ATLTRANSPORTER]

Thanks my friend just the info I was looking for. I prefer a stainless steel pot over the Crock Pots non stick and the option for a Ceramic Non Stick Pot is a plus. Instant Pot for me!

[mikalli]

I have the Crock-Pot Express and I love it

[rleslie]

Crock Pot does have a Manual Mode: As per the directions, "select Beans/Chili, and adjust the pressure and cook times as desired.

[lisaknox]

I bought the Crockpot one. It's a brand name I trust. My original one had a defect and they replaced it quickly and at no cost. I got 2 more for siblings of mine, no regrets! Money well spent.

[ALBEVER]

Crockpot of course order me one from Kohl’s yesterday on the Black Friday deal and picked up in the store.

[mrscardoso]

I've heard you can buy the steel pot separately if you want to have the choice of either one for the Crock Pot.

[daenerystargaryen]

Love my Crockpot (bought it simply because in Europe it is only option available). But its great! You can brown anything, just use browning/sautéing option. I even bake potatoes and bread in it. Potatoes end up perfectly crispy and nothing sticks to the pot.

[skateness]

This review seems slightly contrived. The Instant Pot doesn’t have a “cheesecake” button either and they are a fan favorite dessert. There’s no need to have a button for everything. Some things are simply trial and error while most things have been covered in a recipe online. Rice comes out perfectly every time once you have the right recipe. White / brown and jasmine rice’s each have their own cook times and recipes.

[MsPoprouge]

I've never had rice stick to my instant pot. Honestly, think you're adding too much water.

[meep]

I have crockpot and works just fine. Use wood or silicone utensils!

[fernandotenkate]

Now I still do not know witch one to buy, for me this is not a very good review.

[elvisisalive]

I have one, my family has the other. No difference at all, buy whichever one thats on sale.. they cook the exact same way. Anyone that can tell the difference between meat done in a teflon pan, as opposed to stainless, is a liar. Gordon Ramsay uses teflon in half his franchises, so does Flay.

[fireflyw]

Ok 7th but I love are old crock pot with ceramic inner bowl

[avandyke]

I wish you'd do a comparison between the Instant Pot and Magic Chef 6 Qt. All-in-One Multi-Cooker. It does have a stainless steel inner pot and seems to have more similar functions to the Instant Pot.

[pathause]

The rice sitting on the crockpot is your manual setting you can go down to three mins on it

[now]

I have 2 instant pots and one Elite brand electric pressure cooker. I hardly ever use the elite. I find that my instant pot cooks more evenly and is easier to use. The Elite's stainless steel coating is coming off anyway.
Thanks for the reviews on those two.

[tarlachx]

I got that crock pot for $89 4 in a 8 quart and the instant pot 8-quart was running at 169 not a win for an instapot... The only true difference is the stainless steel inside which doesn't Brown any better that's bullshit

[evanhdez]

I thought the song in the beginning was El Jarabe Tapatío. I even started dancing.