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The 10 Best Slow Cookers as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best slow cookers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Crockpot DuraCeramic

8.7Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $45
Best value

Morphy Richards Sear & Stew

8.5Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $40
Also great

Crockpot Lift & Serve

8.3Best for travel
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $50

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these slow cookers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each slow cooker does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Slow CookersScoreBest forCapacityApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Crockpot DuraCeramic8.7Best overall5.6L$45View Price
2Ninja Foodi MultiCooker8.7Best multi-function6L+$180View Price
3Instant Pot Duo8.6Best pressure + slow5.7L$90View Price
4Crockpot Digital Slow Cooker8.5Best programmable4.7L$55View Price
5Morphy Richards Sear & Stew8.5Best value6.5L$40View Price
6Crockpot Lift & Serve8.3Best for travel4.7L$50View Price
7Lakeland Digital Slow Cooker8.3Best mid digital6.5L$55View Price
8Russell Hobbs Slow Cooker8.2Best budget3.5L$30View Price
9Tower Slow Cooker8.1Best mid budget6.5L$35View Price
10Salter Slow Cooker8.0Best simple value3.5L$28View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Crockpot DuraCeramic

8.7Our number one pick.

Crock-Pot's DuraCeramic slow cooker delivers even, gentle cooking with a non-stick ceramic pot you can sear in, plenty of capacity and simple controls, a brilliant family all-rounder. It is large, but the cooking and value are excellent.

Cooking: 8.8Capacity: 9.0Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Even gentle cooking
  • Sear-in ceramic pot
  • Big family capacity
Cons
  • Large
  • Basic timer
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $45
2
Best multi-function

Ninja Foodi MultiCooker

8.7A superb runner-up.

Ninja's Foodi combines slow cooking with pressure cooking, air frying and more in one pot, a versatile do-everything machine for those short on space. It is bulky and pricey, but the versatility is excellent.

Cooking: 8.8Capacity: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Slow cook plus pressure and air fry
  • Big capacity
  • One-pot versatility
Cons
  • Bulky
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $180
3
Best pressure + slow

Instant Pot Duo

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Instant Pot's Duo is famous for fast pressure cooking but also slow-cooks, sautรฉs and steams, a hugely versatile multicooker for busy kitchens. Slow-cook mode is good rather than class-leading, but the versatility is excellent.

Cooking: 8.6Capacity: 8.6Ease: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Pressure and slow cook
  • Sautรฉ and steam
  • Huge recipe community
Cons
  • Slow mode not best-in-class
  • Learning curve
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $90
4
Best programmable

Crockpot Digital Slow Cooker

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Crock-Pot's digital model adds a programmable timer and auto-keep-warm to reliable even cooking, ideal for setting before work. It is plainer, but the timer and reliability are excellent.

Cooking: 8.6Capacity: 8.6Ease: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Programmable timer
  • Auto keep-warm
  • Reliable cooking
Cons
  • Plain
  • Mid capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $55
5
Best value

Morphy Richards Sear & Stew

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Morphy Richards' Sear & Stew lets you brown meat in the pot before slow cooking, with a large capacity and simple dial at a friendly price, strong value. It is basic on timing, but the capacity and value are excellent.

Cooking: 8.6Capacity: 9.0Ease: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Sear in the pot
  • Large capacity
  • Great value
Cons
  • Manual timing
  • Plain
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $40
6
Best for travel

Crockpot Lift & Serve

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

Crock-Pot's Lift & Serve has a hinged, locking lid for mess-free transport to gatherings, with even cooking and a handy serving design. It is mid-capacity, but the portability and cooking are good.

Cooking: 8.4Capacity: 8.4Ease: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Locking lid for transport
  • Even cooking
  • Good for potlucks
Cons
  • Mid capacity
  • Basic controls
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $50
7
Best mid digital

Lakeland Digital Slow Cooker

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Lakeland's digital slow cooker pairs a large capacity with a programmable timer and keep-warm at a sensible price, a dependable family choice. It is plainer, but the capacity and timer are good.

Cooking: 8.4Capacity: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Large capacity
  • Programmable timer
  • Keep-warm
Cons
  • Plain
  • Heavier pot
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $55
8
Best budget

Russell Hobbs Slow Cooker

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Russell Hobbs' slow cooker covers small-household batches with three heat settings and a removable pot at a low price, sensible budget value. It is small, but for the money it is good.

Cooking: 8.2Capacity: 8.0Ease: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Removable pot
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Small capacity
  • Basic
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $30
9
Best mid budget

Tower Slow Cooker

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Tower's large slow cooker offers a big capacity and three settings at a budget price, good value for big batches. It is plain with manual timing, but for value it is good.

Cooking: 8.2Capacity: 8.8Ease: 8.4Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Big capacity
  • Affordable
  • Removable pot
Cons
  • Manual timing
  • Plain
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $35
10
Best simple value

Salter Slow Cooker

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Salter's slow cooker offers basic three-setting cooking with a removable pot at a rock-bottom price, fine for occasional use. It is small and basic, but for value it works.

Cooking: 8.0Capacity: 8.0Ease: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Very cheap
  • Removable pot
  • Simple
Cons
  • Small
  • Basic
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $28

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the slow cookers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Crockpot DuraCeramic, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Ninja Foodi MultiCooker and Instant Pot Duo are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best slow cookers without overthinking it, the Crockpot DuraCeramic is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $45

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