All-Clad vs Hamilton Beach
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Nov 2025). How we score
Save $160Depends. The Hamilton Beach for most people.
Buy the All-Clad if you're shopping for both a Dutch oven and a slow cooker.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's favorite traditional slow cooker: "Every dish we made in this slow cooker emerged deeply flavorful and perfectly cooked," and "an attached temperature probe let us know exactly when our food was done." The lid latches for transport. It has no brown/sauté setting, and the crock isn't a Dutch oven. One wear note from ATK: "painted labels partly wore off two control buttons; this did not affect performance." Neither listing states a warranty.
| Criterion | All-Clad | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanup | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cooking | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Slow Cookers (updated Nov. 5, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | All-Clad | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239.99 | $79.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Actual capacity | 5 qt (America's Test Kitchen) | 3.5 qt (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Crock | Enameled cast iron, 15.3 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | Ceramic, 7 lb (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Settings | High, low, braise, simmer, sauté, manual, keep warm | Low, medium, high, warm, hold temp; temperature probe |
| Highest temp on low / high | 190°F / 211°F (America's Test Kitchen) | 201.7°F / 212°F (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Dishwasher-safe | Crock yes, lid no | Crock and lid |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Slow Cookers (updated Nov. 5, 2025)
