A 5-quart slow cooker from West Bend with a 500W heating element and a glass body, priced at $62.07 and rated 4.3 stars from nearly 2,900 buyers. The high review count makes the rating meaningful, and 4.3 stars points to a solid but not exceptional experience for most users.
Families of three to four who want a mid-size, everyday slow cooker at a mid-range price and do not need advanced programmable features.
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You want a higher-rated option or a model with a ceramic or stoneware insert. The 4.3-star average across nearly 3,000 reviews suggests a notable share of buyers encountered issues.
Capacity 5.0 qt
Power 500 W
Material Glass
Controls Touch
Color Silver
Dimensions 11.82 X 9.06 X 8.55 In
Priced 23% above the category median ($50.51 across 49 tracked models)
Power of 500 W - higher than 76% of the 50 models we track
Pros
Strong 500W heating element reaches temperature faster than low-wattage competitors
Compact 6.6 lb weight makes it easy to move and store
Manageable footprint for a 5 qt unit
Mid-range price at $62.07
Nearly 3,000 reviews give the rating meaningful statistical weight
Cons
4.3-star average from 2,900 reviews is lower than most competitors in this size range
Glass body material is unconventional and may concern buyers used to stoneware or ceramic inserts
No programmable or timer features listed in specs
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 2,900 owner ratings
Popularity4.2/5
2,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other slow cookers, electric pressure and rice cookers, sous vide, food dehydrators, egg cookers, popcorn poppers, and ice cream and shaved ice machines we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The West Bend 87905 offers a 5-quart capacity in a silver glass-bodied unit weighing 6.6 lb and measuring about 11.8 by 9.1 by 8.6 inches. That is a relatively compact footprint for a 5 qt cooker, making it easier to store than similarly sized stoneware alternatives.
At 500W, this is one of the more powerful slow cookers in its class, which means it can reach temperature faster than lower-wattage competitors. The glass body is an unusual material choice for slow cookers, though the specs do not clarify whether the insert itself is glass or just the lid and outer housing.
With 2,900 reviews and a 4.3-star average, this model has a large enough sample to take the rating seriously. A 4.3 average in a high-review-count product typically signals a meaningful portion of buyers with complaints. At $62.07 it sits in competitive mid-range territory, where buyers have plenty of alternatives at this star level.
Performance notes
The 500W element is notably higher than many 5 qt slow cookers, which often run at 200 to 300W. This can mean faster heat-up times but also warrants attention to heat levels on longer cooks. The compact dimensions and 6.6 lb weight suggest a lighter-duty construction relative to heavier stoneware-insert models.
What buyers say
Nearly 2,900 reviews give this rating real weight. A 4.3-star score at that volume means a significant portion of buyers had experiences below expectations. The rating is not poor, but buyers comparing it to 4.6 to 4.7-star alternatives at similar prices may want to read through some of the lower-rated reviews before deciding.
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Why does the West Bend 87905 have a lower rating than competing 5 qt models?
With nearly 3,000 reviews and a 4.3-star average, the data suggests a consistent minority of buyers experienced issues. Without hands-on access to the review text it is hard to say exactly what those are, but the pattern is meaningful. Competing 5 qt models in the $50 to $70 range often carry 4.6 to 4.7 stars, which is worth factoring into your decision.
Is a 5 qt slow cooker the right size for a family?
A 5 qt capacity comfortably serves three to four people for a standard one-pot meal like pot roast, chili, or chicken soup. It also fits a whole chicken in most cases. If you regularly cook for five or more or like to batch cook for the week, stepping up to a 6 to 8 qt model gives you more flexibility.
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