The Best Slow Cookers, Electric Pressure & Rice Cookers, Sous Vide, Food Dehydrators, Egg Cookers, Popcorn Poppers, & Ice Cream & Shaved Ice Machines

Our award-winning pick in every category, with the runners-up that beat the rest. Tap any list for the full ranking and the numbers behind it.

Best Slow Cookers

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Elite Gourmet MST-900RXT slow cooker, 8.5-quart, Metallic Red

Best Overall

Elite Gourmet MST-900RXT Slow Cooker

Families of four to six who want maximum capacity without a premium price tag

$49.99 4.6 (2,020)

2 Best Large-Capacity Value Elite Gourmet MST-900D Slow Cooker $58
3 Best Budget Pick Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Slow Cooker $16
4 Best 2 Qt Value Elite Gourmet MST239X Slow Cooker $18
5 Best Premium 6 Qt Cuisinart MSC-600NAS Slow Cooker $151

Best Food Dehydrators

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Magic Mill MFD-7700 food dehydrator, Stainless Steel

Best Overall

Magic Mill MFD-7700 Food Dehydrator

Anyone who wants the most purchased and highest-rated mid-range dehydrator available right now

$127.17 4.7 (7,400)

2 Most Reviewed and Trusted Cosori CP267-FD Food Dehydrator $140
3 Best Under $100 Workhorse Nesco FD-75A Food Dehydrator $90
4 Best Budget Pick Elite Gourmet EFD319 Food Dehydrator $40
5 Best Entry-Level with 5 Trays Under $50 Hamilton Beach 32100A Food Dehydrator $45

Best Egg Cookers

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Elite Gourmet EGC-007B# egg cooker, Black

Best Overall

Elite Gourmet EGC-007B# Egg Cooker

Anyone who wants the most buyer-validated egg cooker at the lowest possible price

$13.99 4.6 (31,600)

2 Best Value Under $13 Elite Gourmet EGC-007## Egg Cooker $13
3 Best Budget Pick Bella 17283 Egg Cooker $11
4 Best Sub-$12 Electric Option Elite Gourmet EGC115B Egg Cooker $12
5 Most Reviewed Mid-Range Emson 7071 Egg Cooker $40

Best Popcorn Poppers

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Presto Popcorn Popper popcorn popper, 4.5-quart, Red

Best Overall

Presto Popcorn Popper

Families and frequent poppers who want the most trusted home air popper available

$31.49 4.4 (54,428)

2 Best Budget Pick Elite Gourmet EPM330M Popcorn Popper $26
3 Best Value Under $15 Nordic Ware 60120 Popcorn Popper $15
4 Best Classic Air Popper Presto 04830 Popcorn Popper $23
5 Best Compact Colored Popper Presto 04811 Popcorn Popper $35

Best Rice Cookers

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Hamilton Beach 37518MN rice cooker, 2.0-quart, Stainless Steel

Best Overall

Hamilton Beach 37518MN Rice Cooker

Everyday households that want a proven, no-fuss rice cooker at a fair price

$35.77 4.4 (20,600)

2 Best Mid-Range Cosori CRC-R501-KUS Rice Cooker $100
3 Best Budget Pick Elite Gourmet ERC003BX Rice Cooker $20
4 Best Stainless Steel Value Imusa GAU-00028 Rice Cooker $51
5 Best Induction Heating Tiger JKT-D10U Rice Cooker $297

Best Ice Cream Machines

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Whynter ICM-200LS ice cream machine, 2.1-quart, Stainless Steel

Best Overall

Whynter ICM-200LS Ice Cream Machine

Home cooks who want to make ice cream on demand without planning ahead

$269.99 4.5 (4,558)

2 Best Value Large Batch Elite Gourmet EIM949 Ice Cream Machine $90
3 Best Compressor for Serious Home Use Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream Machine $380
4 Best Premium Compressor Runner-Up Whynter ICM-201SB Ice Cream Machine $332
5 Best Budget Compressor-Free Pick Elite Gourmet EIM402 Ice Cream Machine $86

Best Electric Pressure Cookers

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Instant Pot 3QT. Duo electric pressure cooker, 3.0-quart, Stainless Steel/Black

Best Overall

Instant Pot 3QT. Duo Electric Pressure Cooker

Singles, couples, and small households who want a proven, compact cooker at a low entry price.

$59.99 4.7 (184,700)

2 Best 6-Quart Value Instant Pot 112-0156-01 Electric Pressure Cooker $70
3 Best Large Capacity Instant Pot 140-0021-01 Electric Pressure Cooker $150
4 Best Upgraded 6-Quart Instant Pot DUO NOVA 60 Electric Pressure Cooker $125
5 Best Matte Black 6-Quart Instant Pot 112-0123-01 Electric Pressure Cooker $85

Best Shaved Ice Machines

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Zeny shaved ice machine

Best Overall

Zeny Shaved Ice Machine

Home users who want a proven, well-rated shaved ice machine at a fair price

$49.99 4.6 (2,336)

2 Most Reviewed Zeny 300B Shaved Ice Machine $25
3 Best Retro Commercial Style Great Northern Popcorn Company 6058 Acrylic Snow Cone Shaved Ice Machine $265
4 Best Runner-Up Value Reespring ICESHAVER-CODE01 Shaved Ice Machine $57
5 Best Commercial Electric Ice Shaver Vevor 110V Commercial Electric Ice Shaver Shaved Ice Machine $209

Best Sous Vide Machines

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Yedi Houseware GV024 sous vide machine, Black

Best Overall

Yedi Houseware GV024 Sous Vide Machine

Home cooks who want the most popular, well-rated sous vide machine at a mid-range price

$88.94 4.6 (1,350)

2 Most Reviews KitchenBoss G300 Sous Vide Machine $106
3 Best Value Monoprice 121594 Sous Vide Machine $65
4 Best Rated Under $90 Greater Goods 0535 Sous Vide Machine $90
5 Best Wi-Fi Pick KitchenBoss G322PT Sous Vide Machine $130