Crock-Pot Express looks cool bringing the heat to Instant Pot

Sleek and classy for an electric pressure cooker, the Crock-Pot Express really puts the heat on Instant Pot's kitchen game.

Bright blue LEDs really help the Crock-Pot's screen stand out.

The Express Crock Multi-Cooker's controls are well-spaced and its text easy to read.

Two electric pressure cookers that would do battle for space in your kitchen. 

The Crock-Pot Express' non-stick inner pot is a cinch to clean.

Both the Instant Pot Lux (top) and Crock-Pot Express (bottom) could sear steak. The Lux, though, managed to create more caramelized flavor.

The Crock-Pot Express and Instant Pot Lux both could quickly cook and tenderize beef brisket.

Clear direction in its manual translated to the Crock-Pot cooking long grain rice that was satisfactory.

The Crock-Pot Express pressure cooked black beans in 20 minutes.