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The Best Multi-Cookers in the UK for 2026
A good multi-cooker collapses a pressure cooker, slow cooker and often an air fryer into one countertop machine, saving worktop space and speeding up weeknight dinners. But the field splits sharply between do-everything crisp-lid models and cheaper pressure-and-slow-cook classics, and the right pick hinges on capacity, budget and whether you'll truly use air-frying. We compared the leading UK multi-cookers on functions, capacity, ease of use and price to rank the five worth buying in 2026.
Our top picks
Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L (OL550UK)
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker 5.7L (7-in-1, Duo-class)
Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 7.5L (OL750UK)
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 19 September 2026
- Updated
- 19 September 2026
- Last verified
- 19 September 2026
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- 9 sources
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The top 5 Multi-Cookers in the UK for 2026
- Rank 1Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L (OL550UK)WATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB91/100From ~£215 (indicative; reduced from ~£295)
- Rank 2Instant Pot Multi-Cooker 5.7L (7-in-1, Duo-class)— Best budgetWATTB90/100From ~£83 (indicative)
- Rank 3Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 7.5L (OL750UK)— Best for big families and batch cookingWATTB88/100From ~£224 (indicative; RRP £339.99, widely discounted)
- Rank 4Sage the Fast Slow Pro (BPR700)— Best premium for keen cooksWATTB84/100From ~£200 (indicative)
- Rank 5Crock-Pot Turbo Express (CSC062)— Best value under £100WATTB82/100From ~£100 (indicative)
The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.
The picks in depth
Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L (OL550UK)
Why it won
The do-everything default: one SmartLid pressure-cooks and air-crisps, so most UK families need nothing else on the worktop.
SmartLid does pressure cooking and air-crisping under one lid, with no second lid to store
11 functions and a 6L bowl feed up to six, the widest range of jobs here
Named 'best all-rounder' by Expert Reviews and backed by a 2-year guarantee
Trade-off: Tall, bulky body dominates a worktop
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker 5.7L (7-in-1, Duo-class)
Why we recommend it
Nails fast one-pot meals and brilliant rice for a fraction of the Ninja's price - if you can live without air-frying.
Around £130 cheaper than the Ninja OL550 with similar capacity
Quiet operation and a small footprint that stores easily
Stainless inner pot resists staining; widely praised for pressure cooking, rice and yoghurt
Trade-off: No air-fry or crisp function and fewer modes than the Ninjas
Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 7.5L (OL750UK)
Why we recommend it
Size up to this only for the 7.5L bowl and cook probe; otherwise it's the OL550 concept at a bigger price and footprint.
7.5L capacity and 15 functions handle bigger single batches in one go
Built-in Smart Cook System temperature probe the OL550 lacks
Adds steam-combi modes plus the same one-lid convenience
Trade-off: Most expensive pick here with a noticeably larger footprint
Sage the Fast Slow Pro (BPR700)
Why we recommend it
The connoisseur's pressure-and-slow cooker: adjustable psi and hands-free steam release, but no air-frying.
Eight adjustable pressure levels (1.5-12 psi) across 11 settings give real control
Hands-free automatic steam release (quick/pulse/natural) and quieter operation
6L ceramic-coated bowl doubles as a serving dish; large LCD named 'best for design' by Ideal Home
Trade-off: No air-fry or crisp function, unlike the two Ninjas
Crock-Pot Turbo Express (CSC062)
Why we recommend it
The most versatile sub-£100 pressure-and-slow cooker here, with a family-size bowl and a time-saving Turbo mode.
Under £100 with a 5.6L bowl that serves 6+ and the widest spread of cooking modes in the budget tier
Turbo mode the maker says cuts cook time by around 40%, plus sous vide, saute, steam and simmer
Stainless steel, 10 presets, dishwasher-safe pot and a 2-year guarantee
Trade-off: No air-fry or crisp function
How we ranked this list
Our ranking draws on manufacturer specifications, current indicative pricing checked across UK retailers, and aggregated published reviews from outlets including Expert Reviews, Ideal Home and TechRadar, combined with our own editorial assessment of value and suitability. We did not test these units in person, and prices are indicative and change frequently.
Prices and availability last checked September 2026; these change, so confirm current details with the provider before buying.
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We rank on merit. Commercial links never change which picks make a guide or where they rank.
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Clear pros & cons
Every pick gets its real advantages and at least one honest trade-off, so you can weigh it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best multi-cooker in the UK in 2026?
For most UK families, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid (OL550UK) is our best overall pick: its single SmartLid pressure-cooks and air-crisps without swapping lids, spanning 11 functions in a 6L body, and Expert Reviews rates it 'best all-rounder'. If you don't need air-frying, the Instant Pot 5.7L 7-in-1 is the best budget choice, while the 7.5L Ninja MAX (OL750UK) suits big families and batch cooking.
Do I need a multi-cooker with an air fryer?
Only if you don't already own an air fryer. The market forks between crisp-lid models like the two Ninjas, which roast, air-fry and dehydrate as well as pressure-cook, and classic pressure-and-slow cookers like the Instant Pot, Sage Fast Slow Pro and Crock-Pot, which don't crisp but are cheaper, quieter and often more controllable. If you have an air fryer or oven already, a pressure-and-slow model saves money and worktop space.
How much does a good multi-cooker cost in the UK?
Prices are indicative and move often, but the spread runs from around £83 for the budget Instant Pot 7-in-1 up to an RRP of about £340 for the Ninja MAX (frequently discounted to roughly £224). Most family-friendly all-rounders sit between about £100 and £215, with the Crock-Pot Turbo Express near £100 and the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 around £215.
What size multi-cooker should I buy?
A 5.6-6L pot is the sweet spot, feeding a family of four to six while staying manageable on a worktop - that covers the Ninja OL550, Sage Fast Slow Pro and Crock-Pot. Step up to 7.5L, like the Ninja MAX, only for batch cooking or larger single-batch portions, since it dominates a worktop. Small households are better with a compact 5.7L unit such as the Instant Pot, as heating a big pot for one or two wastes energy.
Sources & further reading
9The information and claims in this guide draw on the references below. We check these when a guide is published or updated.
- Product informationPrimary source
Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L OL550UK (opens in a new tab) — SharkNinja UK (Ninja)
Supports: OL550UK indicative price (£214.99, was £294.99), 6L, 11 functions, feeds 6, 2-year guarantee, single-lid pressure+crisp
- Product informationPrimary source
Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 7.5L OL750UK (opens in a new tab) — SharkNinja UK (Ninja)
Supports: OL750UK RRP (£339.99), 7.5L, 15 functions, Smart Cook System probe, feeds 6, 2-year guarantee
- Product informationPrimary source
Fast Slow Pro Pressure Cooker & Slow Cooker (BPR700) (opens in a new tab) — Sage Appliances (GB)
Supports: Sage indicative price £199.95, 6L bowl, 11 settings, 8 pressure levels 1.5-12 psi, hands-free auto steam release
- Product informationPrimary source
Crock-Pot Turbo Express 5.6L (CSC062X) (opens in a new tab) — Crock-Pot UK (official)
Supports: Crock-Pot 5.6L serves 6+, pressure/slow/sous vide/saute/steam, Turbo cuts cook time ~40%
- Customer & expert reviews
Best multi cooker: tried and tested do-it-all appliances (opens in a new tab) — Expert Reviews UK
Supports: Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid 'best all-rounder'; Instant Pot 7-in-1 5.7L 'best budget'; category framing
- Customer & expert reviews
Best multi-cookers reviewed and ranked (opens in a new tab) — Ideal Home
Supports: Sage Fast Slow Pro ~£199 'best for design' (no air fryer); Crock-Pot among best for pressure cooking
- Pricing
Instant Pot Multi Cooker, 5.7L, Black (7-in-1) (opens in a new tab) — John Lewis
Supports: Budget Instant Pot indicative price £82.99, 5.7L, 7 functions, 2-year guarantee at John Lewis
- Pricing
Crock-Pot Turbo Express CSC062 Pressure Cooker - Stainless Steel (opens in a new tab) — Currys
Supports: Indicative retail price £99.99, 5.6L, 10 presets, dishwasher-safe pot, 2-year guarantee
- Related analysis
Ninja Foodi vs Instant Pot: which multi-cooker is best (opens in a new tab) — TechRadar
Supports: Head-to-head: Instant Pot cheaper/quieter with strong pressure and rice; Ninja adds crisping lid and more functions
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