CATEGORY : Electric Pressure Cookers

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker VS. Instant Pot Max

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Winner:

Instant Pot Max

Reasons to buy Instant Pot Max:

  • button icon Housed with brushed stainless steel which is durable and easy to clean.
  • button icon It is a multiuse pressure cooker with 15psi.
  • button icon Touch screen makes programming very easy and more convenient
  • button icon The Auto Steam Release Control makes it safe to Use
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Runners Up:

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker

Reasons to buy Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker :

  • button icon Slow Cook Technology
  • button icon Unique Steam Release Button
  • button icon 10 Preset Programs
  • button icon 6 Qt Pressure Cooker
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Instant Pot Max

  • Pressure Canner
  • For Canning
  • Air fryer combo
  • CUSTOMIZABLE COOKING PROGRAMS
DESIGN
WINNER :

Instant Pot Max

  • Built-in Pressure Gauge
  • Built-in Scale
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
FEATURES
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Instant Pot Max

Reasons why we like it:

  • Pressure Canner
  • For Canning
  • Air fryer combo
  • CUSTOMIZABLE COOKING PROGRAMS
  • Built-in Pressure Gauge
  • Built-in Scale
  • Reheat
  • Yogurt
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COMPARISON – Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker VS. Instant Pot Max

PERFORMANCE

Electric

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker is an electric appliance with 1200 watts.

Yes

Available

Pressure Canner

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Not indicated

For Canning

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Available- The pot will hold 6-pint jars in the canner.

Air fryer combo

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Not indicated

Specs & Functionality

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker houses 7 appliances in one.it has a steam release button, with true slow cook technology with 3 heat settings. It has 10 pre-set cooking programs and the inner pot is made with durable stainless steel.

Yes

6-quart pot size, 1100watts heating element power, 120-60Hz voltage, and LCD display, unlimited pre-set temperatures, touch screen, dial, and button. Built with stainless steel and free recipe app with over 1000 plus recipes and more.

MultiCooker

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This multicooker is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, egg cooker, and warmer all in one.

Yes

Available

AUTO PRESSURE RELEASE

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker has an automatic pressure release button. The unique steam release button on the multi cooker safely releases steam away from hands.

Yes

Available

COOKING PRESET

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker has 10 pre-set cooking programs which takes the guesswork out of cooking meat, poultry, rice, steamed vegetables, beans, whole grains, casseroles, eggs and soup.

Yes

Available- it has unlimited pre-set temperatures.

Rice or Grain Cooker

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker being a multi cooker, it can greatly cook rice and any other grain perfectly.

Yes

Available

Slow Cooks

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

It has a true-slow technology, gradually raises the temperature just like a traditional slow cooker to prevent overcooking so that slow cooker recipes come out just right.

Yes

Available

CUSTOMIZABLE COOKING PROGRAMS

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Not indicated

TenderCrisp Technology

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Programmable

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker is programmable and can be set to cook any meal you want

Yes

Use the well-lit LCD display to program the cooker- set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start, and Warm.

Instant Pot Max

DESIGN

LCD Display

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker has an LCD display which displays the pressure and temperature inside the pot. This is for more added convenience.

Yes

Available

Capacity (Qts)

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

6

Yes

6 Quarts

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Designed for durability and performance, the removable 6 quart stainless steel pot distributes heat evenly and allows for more flavourful meals.

Yes

Available- 18-8 Steel

Built-in Pressure Gauge

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Available

Built-in Scale

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Available

SAFETY FEATURES

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

This pressure cooker passed through rigorous safety testing to give you peace of mind while you cook.

Yes

UL certified with 13 safety features, 1. Steam Release, 2. Safety Lid Lock, 3. Wireless Lid Detection, 4. Lid Position Detection, 5. Overheat (Burn) Protection, 6. Anti-Block Shield, 7. Automatic Pressure Control, 8. Pressure Indicator, 9. Automatic Temperature Control, 10. Leaky Lid Detection, 11. Self-Diagnostic, 12. Thermal Fuse, 13. Electrical Fuse.

INCLUDED ACESSORIES

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Comes with a roasting/steaming rack for meats or vegetables, plus a rice paddle and rice measuring cup, and an additional lid gasket to keep your multi-cooker performing its best.

Yes

free recipe app

Wattage

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

1200 watts

Yes

1100W

Product dimensions

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

11.75 x 13 x 13 inchesxzq

Yes

12.2 x 12.6 x 13 inches

Instant Pot Max

CONCLUSION

PROS

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

• easy to operate • it is durable • saves energy • saves time • meals remain healthy as less nutrients are lost • meals can be cooked in a single pot • it can slow cook • it is a multi-cooker

Yes

• With a sustained 15psi, this pressure cooker not only cooks food faster but can also do home canner. • Programming this appliance is made simple thanks to its large touch screen. You can seamlessly set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start, and warmth. • It boosts nutrition thanks to its nutriboost technology that works by creating a boiling motion during pressure cooking to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth. • Take the guesswork from your recipe conversion with the altitude adjustment that provides a more precise cooking time. • It is safe to use and gives you great peace of mind when you are using it thanks to its 13 safety features. • It is easy to clean and eliminate any messes thanks to its stainless steel non-stick interior and exterior. • Learn how to cook chef-quality meals with the free recipe app that has over 1000 recipes and more that will guide you to produce delicious meals. The app comes with the following features to help you in your cooking journey.  Getting Started Videos  Create Your Favourites  Personalized Grocery List  Review and Rate Recipes  Share with Friends

CONS

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

• it lacks a built-in pressure gauge • it does not have a built-in scale • it is not a pressure canner

Yes

• You may not get great results if you choose to use tender-crisp technology however you can choose from the amazing cooking programs to cook your meals.

FEATURES

Crisper Basket

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Dehydrate

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Broil

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Sear/Sauté

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Steam

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

You can steam vegetables

Yes

Available

Pressure Cooks

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Use pressure select to pressure cook

Yes

Available

Start/Stop functionality

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Bake/Roast

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Air Crisp

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Keep Warm

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Can keep food warm

Yes

Available

Reheat

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Not indicated

Yogurt

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Available

Electric

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

It is a electric pressure cooker

Yes

Available

Poultry

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Not indicated

Bean Chili

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

No

Meat Stew

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Use the Meat Stew functionality to get desired results.

No

Multigrain

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Cook all kinds of grains with this pressure cooker.

Yes

Not indicated

Rice Cooker

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Can cook rice

Yes

Available

Soup Broth

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available - Use the Casserole functionality

Yes

Available

Delay Start

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

You can delay cooking time

Yes

Available

Pressure Level

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Predetermine pressure level using the Pressure select button

Yes

15psi

Cancel Cooking

Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Use the Stop & Cancel button.

Yes

Available

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