Which is better for searing meat before slow cooking?

The 360 Cookware set. Its stainless steel pot works on the stovetop, so you can brown meat in the same pot. The Hamilton Beach crock is for the slow-cooker base only.

Which one has a timer?

Only the 360 Cookware set. It has a digital timer up to 10 hours. The Hamilton Beach 33665G has a three-setting dial and no timer.

Is the Hamilton Beach worth the extra money?

It is not extra money. It costs $39.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026, about the same as the 360 set at $40.31 at The Home Depot as of November 5, 2026. Pick it for simplicity, not savings.

The 360 set should last longer. Its T-316 stainless steel pot will not chip or crack like stoneware, and it has no stated warranty. The Hamilton Beach crock is dishwasher safe but can crack, and it carries a one-year warranty.

Can I put either pot in the oven?

The 360 Cookware pot is oven safe to 500°F. The Hamilton Beach stoneware crock is not meant for the oven.

Which fits better in a small kitchen?

The Hamilton Beach 33665G. It is 13.8 inches wide and 8.8 inches deep. The 360 set is 17.1 inches wide and 11.8 inches deep.

360 Cookware 6 Quart Slow Cooker Set vs Hamilton Beach 33665G Slow Cooker

Buy the 360 Cookware 6 Quart Slow Cooker Set if you want one pot that goes from stove to oven to slow-cooker base and will last for years. Buy the Hamilton Beach 33665G if you want a simple, cheap slow cooker for weeknight meals. They cost almost the same right now: $40.31 at The Home Depot as of November 5, 2026 for the 360 set, and $39.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026 for the Hamilton Beach.

Today the Hamilton Beach 33665G Slow Cooker costs $0.32 less at its best price.

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