The 10 Best Slow Cookers in Australia

A slow cooker holds food at a low, steady temperature over several hours, breaking down tougher cuts of meat and developing flavour in stews, curries and roasts without needing to be watched. The best slow cookers in Australia range from simple manual-dial units to digital multi-cookers that add pressure cooking and air frying to the same base.

Three main types are sold in Australia: manual dial slow cookers with low, high and keep-warm settings, digital slow cookers with programmable timers and presets, and multi-cookers that combine slow cooking with pressure cooking, air frying or rice cooking in one appliance.

Capacity is the number worth checking first: this guide spans 3.5 litres for a couple up to 8 litres for a large family or batch cooking, with most households well served by 5.5 to 6.5 litres. Beyond capacity, the details that matter are whether the pot is removable and dishwasher-safe, whether there’s a delay timer, and whether the unit switches to keep-warm automatically once cooking finishes.

This guide compares ten slow cookers available in Australia, from simple manual-dial units to digital multi-cookers, spanning budget and premium price points.

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The Best Slow Cookers in Australia Compared

Product	Link	Type	Best For	Key Spec
GreenPan Ceramic Slow Cooker 6L	Check price	Slow cooker	Best Ceramic Non-Stick Pot	6L, ceramic pot
MasterPro 14-in-1 Deluxe Multi Cooker and Air Fryer 6L	Check price	Multi-cooker	Best Multi-Function Versatility	6L, 14 functions
MasterPro 12-in-1 6L Digital Multi Cooker	Check price	Multi-cooker	Best Digital Touchscreen	6L, 12 functions
GreenPan Bistro Slow Cooker 3.7L	Check price	Slow cooker	Best for Couples	3.7L, ceramic pot
Devanti 8L Slow Cooker	Check price	Slow cooker	Best for Large Families	8L capacity
Devanti 5.6L Slow Cooker	Check price	Slow cooker	Best Mid-Size Capacity	5.6L capacity
Devanti 6.5L Slow Cooker	Check price	Slow cooker	Best Budget Pick	6.5L capacity
Breville the Smart Temp Slow Cooker	Check price	Slow cooker	Best Digital Temperature Control	Temperature IQ sensor
Russell Hobbs Slow Cooker 6L	Check price	Slow cooker	Best Classic Ceramic Bowl	6L, serves 8
Russell Hobbs 3.5L Slow Cooker	Check price	Slow cooker	Best for Singles and Couples	3.5L capacity

1. GreenPan Ceramic Slow Cooker – Best Ceramic Non-Stick Pot

GreenPan brings its ceramic non-stick coating, usually seen on frying pans, to this slow cooker’s removable pot, positioning it as an alternative to the painted-metal inserts most slow cookers ship with.

A digital LCD controls four presets covering slow cook, roast, saute and steam, alongside a 24-hour delay timer for starting a meal before leaving for work. The 6 litre capacity suits a family roast or a big batch of stew with leftovers to spare.

Anyone who has scratched or chipped a painted ceramic insert on a cheaper slow cooker gets a genuine upgrade here, since the coating matches GreenPan’s cookware-grade non-stick rather than a decorative glaze. The four-preset digital control is simpler than some multi-cookers in this guide, which suits buyers who mainly want slow cooking rather than a dozen extra functions.

Pros

• Cookware-grade ceramic non-stick removable pot
• 4 presets: slow cook, roast, saute, steam
• 24-hour delay timer

Cons

• Fewer functions than the multi-cookers in this guide
• Digital-only control, no manual dial option

Key specs: 6L capacity · Digital LCD · 4 presets · 24h delay timer · Ceramic non-stick pot

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2. MasterPro 14-in-1 Multi Cooker – Best Multi-Function Versatility

This is a multi-cooker first and a slow cooker second, covering 14 functions including pressure cooking, air frying, baking and slow cooking from one 6 litre nonstick pot.

Digital LED controls run every function including a delay timer and automatic keep-warm once cooking finishes, and the nonstick pot lifts out for washing separately from the base. Buyers choosing this over a dedicated slow cooker are trading a slightly larger footprint for the ability to skip a separate air fryer or pressure cooker purchase entirely.

Households short on bench space or a second appliance slot benefit most from consolidating slow cooking, air frying and pressure cooking into one unit. Anyone who only ever wants to slow cook, and never touches the other 13 functions, is better served by a dedicated model like the GreenPan above.

Pros

• 14 functions in one appliance, including slow cook, air fry and pressure cook
• Delay timer plus automatic keep-warm
• Removable nonstick pot

Cons

• Larger footprint than a dedicated slow cooker
• Overkill for anyone who only wants slow cooking

Key specs: 6L capacity · 14 functions · Digital LED · Delay timer · Keep-warm

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3. MasterPro Multi Cooker – Best Digital Touchscreen

This sits one step down from the 14-in-1 unit above, dropping the air fryer basket but keeping a 12-function digital touchscreen covering slow cook, pressure cook and rice-cooking modes from the same 6 litre capacity.

A 24-hour delay timer and automatic keep-warm carry over from the larger model, and the stainless steel removable pot swaps out the nonstick coating for a scratch-resistant surface instead. Touchscreen controls replace the button-based interface some cheaper multi-cookers still use.

Buyers wanting most of the 14-in-1’s versatility without paying for an air fryer function they may not use get strong value here. Anyone specifically wanting the air-fry mode should step up to the 14-in-1 model above instead.

Pros

• 12 functions including slow cook, pressure cook and rice
• Stainless steel removable pot
• Touchscreen controls with 24h delay timer

Cons

• No air fryer function, unlike the 14-in-1 model above
• Still a multi-cooker rather than a dedicated slow cooker

Key specs: 6L capacity · 12 functions · Touchscreen · 24h delay timer · Stainless pot

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4. GreenPan Bistro Slow Cooker 3.7L – Best for Couples

GreenPan scales its ceramic non-stick slow cooker down to 3.7 litres for this Bistro model, aimed at smaller households rather than the family-sized 6 litre unit above.

Six functions cover the everyday slow-cooking needs of a couple or small household, and the same cookware-grade ceramic coating carries over from the larger GreenPan model. The smaller pot also heats and cools faster between uses than a 6 litre insert.

Couples and small households cooking for one or two people get a properly sized pot here rather than a mostly-empty 6 litre one. Anyone regularly cooking for a family of four or more should choose the 6 litre GreenPan or one of the larger Devanti units instead.

Pros

• Cookware-grade ceramic non-stick pot
• Sized for couples and small households
• Faster heat-up than a larger 6L pot

Cons

• Too small for family-sized batches
• Fewer functions than the 6L GreenPan above

Key specs: 3.7L capacity · 6-in-1 functions · Ceramic non-stick pot

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5. Devanti 8L Slow Cooker – Best for Large Families

This is the largest capacity in the guide, built as a straightforward manual slow cooker rather than a digital multi-cooker, with three heat settings and a keep-warm function covering the basics without extra complexity.

Eight litres comfortably handles a large roast, a big batch of soup, or cooking ahead for a week of meals in one session. The manual dial control means no digital interface to learn, just low, high and keep-warm settings turned by hand.

Large families or anyone regularly batch-cooking for the freezer gets genuine use out of the extra capacity here that the 6 litre units in this guide don’t offer. A couple or small household would rarely fill this pot and is better served by one of the smaller options above.

Pros

• 8L capacity, the largest in this guide
• Simple 3-setting manual dial
• Keep-warm function

Cons

• No digital timer or delay-start function
• Too large for a couple or small household

Key specs: 8L capacity · 3 heat settings · Manual dial · Keep-warm

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6. Devanti 5.6L Slow Cooker – Best Mid-Size Capacity

This mid-size Devanti trims the capacity down from the 8 litre model above while keeping the same manual dial, three heat settings and keep-warm function.

5.6 litres suits a family-sized meal without the bulk of the largest unit in this guide, and the straightforward manual control keeps the price down compared to the digital multi-cookers earlier in this list.

A family of four to six looking for a no-fuss, manually controlled slow cooker gets a well-sized pot here without paying for digital functions they may not use. Buyers wanting a delay-start timer should look at the GreenPan or MasterPro models above instead.

Pros

• 5.6L capacity suits family-sized meals
• Simple manual dial, no learning curve
• Keep-warm function included

Cons

• No delay-start timer
• Manual dial only, no digital display

Key specs: 5.6L capacity · 3 heat settings · Manual dial · Keep-warm

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7. Devanti 6.5L Slow Cooker – Best Budget Pick

The cheapest genuinely in-stock option in this guide, this Devanti unit sits between the 5.6 and 8 litre models above on capacity while keeping the same manual three-setting control.

At 6.5 litres it covers most family cooking without stepping up to the largest pot in the range, and the keep-warm function holds a finished meal at serving temperature until everyone’s ready to eat.

Buyers wanting the lowest entry price in this guide without dropping capacity too far below the 8 litre unit get the best value here. Anyone wanting programmable timers or digital presets will need one of the GreenPan or MasterPro units earlier in this list.

Pros

• Lowest price point in this guide
• 6.5L capacity suits most families
• Keep-warm function

Cons

• No digital timer or presets
• Manual dial only

Key specs: 6.5L capacity · 3 heat settings · Manual dial · Keep-warm

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8. Breville the Smart Temp Slow Cooker – Best Digital Temperature Control

Breville fits this slow cooker with a Temperature IQ sensor that actively monitors and adjusts heat rather than relying on a fixed low/high setting, aiming to prevent the overcooking that can happen on a long unattended cook.

A wrap-around heating element surrounds the ceramic bowl rather than heating from the base alone, and the stainless steel body houses programmable low, medium and high settings plus automatic keep-warm once the timer ends.

Anyone who has come home to an overcooked or dried-out meal after a long slow cook gets the clearest benefit from the active temperature monitoring here. Buyers happy with a simpler manual dial won’t need to pay the premium this level of control commands.

Pros

• Temperature IQ sensor actively prevents overcooking
• Wrap-around heating element
• Programmable settings plus auto keep-warm

Cons

• Premium price for the temperature-control feature
• More complex than the manual-dial units in this guide

Key specs: 6L capacity · Temperature IQ sensor · Wrap-around element · Auto keep-warm

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9. Russell Hobbs Slow Cooker 6L – Best Classic Ceramic Bowl

Russell Hobbs keeps this unit close to the classic slow cooker format: a ceramic cooking bowl, a tempered glass lid for checking progress without losing heat, and a wrap-around heating element.

Six litres serves up to eight people, putting it in the same capacity bracket as the GreenPan and MasterPro units earlier in this guide, and the ceramic bowl and glass lid go straight from cooktop to dishwasher for cleanup.

Buyers wanting a dependable, classically styled slow cooker from an established brand without digital extras get straightforward value here. Anyone wanting a delay timer or digital presets should look to the GreenPan or MasterPro models above instead.

Pros

• Ceramic bowl and tempered glass lid
• Serves up to 8 people
• Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid

Cons

• No digital timer or presets
• Fewer functions than the multi-cookers in this guide

Key specs: 6L capacity · Ceramic bowl · Glass lid · Serves 8

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10. Russell Hobbs 3.5L Slow Cooker – Best for Singles and Couples

This smaller Russell Hobbs unit drops to 3.5 litres and a simple three-setting control: low, high and auto, covering the basics for a smaller household.

The dishwasher-safe ceramic pot and glass lid carry over from the larger Russell Hobbs model above, and the compact size means less bench space taken up between uses. Auto mode adjusts cooking temperature automatically, a small step toward the temperature-sensing feature on the Breville model above.

Singles and couples cooking smaller portions get a properly sized pot here rather than a mostly-empty 6 litre one. Larger households should choose one of the bigger-capacity units earlier in this guide instead.

Pros

• Compact 3.5L size suits singles and couples
• Dishwasher-safe ceramic pot and glass lid
• Auto setting adjusts temperature automatically

Cons

• Too small for family-sized batches
• Fewer settings than the temperature-sensing Breville above

Key specs: 3.5L capacity · 3 settings (Low/High/Auto) · Ceramic pot · Glass lid

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How to Choose a Slow Cooker

Capacity should match household size, not aspiration. A couple cooking for two rarely needs more than 3.5 to 4 litres, while a family of four to six is well served by 5.5 to 6.5 litres, and anyone batch-cooking for the freezer benefits from 8 litres or more.

Manual dials are simpler, digital controls add flexibility. A manual low/high/keep-warm dial covers most everyday cooking without a learning curve, while a digital timer lets a meal start cooking before anyone gets home and switch to keep-warm automatically once done.

Multi-cookers trade a dedicated feature set for versatility. A combination slow cooker, pressure cooker and air fryer suits a kitchen short on bench space or cupboard room, though a dedicated slow cooker usually handles the slow-cooking function itself with less complexity. Anyone deciding between the two might also compare a slow cooker’s low, steady heat against an air fryer‘s fast, high-heat cooking for weeknights when there isn’t time for a multi-hour cook.

Ceramic non-stick removable pots are worth the extra cost. A pot that lifts out and goes straight in the dishwasher saves genuine time over scrubbing a fixed insert, and a proper ceramic non-stick coating resists scratching better than a painted decorative glaze.

Keep-warm function matters more than most buyers expect. A slow cooker that automatically switches to keep-warm once the timer ends avoids overcooking a meal left unattended for an extra hour or two, particularly useful on a workday when arrival time isn’t exact.

Wrap-around heating elements cook more evenly than base-only heating. An element that surrounds the cooking bowl rather than sitting only underneath it reduces the hot spots that can scorch food against the side of the pot on a long cook.

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Verdict

Across ten slow cookers, the GreenPan Ceramic Slow Cooker stands out for its cookware-grade non-stick pot, while the MasterPro 14-in-1 suits households wanting slow cooking, air frying and pressure cooking from one appliance. Buyers wanting the largest capacity for family batch-cooking should choose the Devanti 8L instead.