West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker Large Capacity Non-stick Cooking Vessel & Variable…
- Slow Cooker
- 5 quarts
- 500 watts
- Touch, Manual
- More reviewed than 80%
The West Bend 87905 earns its keep as a slow cooker and breakfast griddle in one, though a couple of coating and reliability complaints are worth weighing against the versatility.
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How it ranks among the 51 slow cookers we track
4.3★ across 2,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The West Bend Versatility Cooker 87905 pairs a 5-quart non-stick pot with a variable-temperature base that also works as a griddle, plus an insulated travel tote for potlucks. The pot is rated safe for oven, stovetop, freezer, and fridge use, and is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Most owners describe years of reliable use across soups, roasts, and whole chickens, with the griddle base doing double duty for pancakes and grilled cheese. Against that, one owner's non-stick coating began bubbling after about a month of light soup and pea use, and another reported the unit failing outright around five months in. A flat glass lid can also lift on taller items like a pork shoulder, which one owner solved by weighting it down.
- 5-quart non-stick pot, oven and stovetop safe
- Griddle base for pancakes and grilled cheese
- Warm/low/medium/high knob control
- Insulated travel tote included
Who it's for
Good for anyone wanting one appliance for soups, roasts, and breakfast griddle duty, especially for travel to potlucks. Less appealing if a nonstick coating failure would be a dealbreaker.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Longtime slow cooker owners like the griddle add-on, simple knob controls, and even cooking for soups, roasts, and pot dishes. A minority report problems, including a non-stick coating that bubbled after about a month of light use and one unit that stopped working within five months.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Griddle base doubles for pancakes and grilled cheese
- Pot safe in oven, stovetop, freezer, and fridge
- Simple knob control, no digital menus
- Insulated tote included for travel
- Flat glass lid can lift on tall roasts
- One owner's non-stick coating bubbled within a month
- One reported unit failed around five months in
Performance notes
The base is controlled by a warm/low/medium/high knob rather than a digital menu, which several owners prefer for simplicity. The same base swaps to griddle mode for pancakes, grilled cheese, and bacon, and the pot's oven and stovetop rating extends its use beyond slow cooking alone.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Model | 87905 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Size | 5 quarts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.8 × 9.1 × 8.6 inches |
| Item Depth | 9.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Base, Vessel, Manual, Travel Tote, Travel Cover |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch, Manual |
| Number of settings | 5 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | 87905 |
| Item Type Name | Large Capacity Non-stick Cooking Vessel & Variable Temperature Heating Base Includes Travel Lid and Storage Bag, Range and Oven-Safe Cooking Pot |
| Item Shape | Oblong |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in slow cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker Large Capacity Non-stick Cooking Vessel & Variable…This product | 4.3 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 33861 Portable Programmable Slow CookerHamilton Beach | 4.7 / 5 | 3,969 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Presto 06017 8-Quart Nomad Traveling Slow CookerPresto | 4.8 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic PotElite Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 39,105 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse 5-Quart Slow Cooker & 20 Ounce Dipper by Select BrandsDisney | 4.8 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the West Bend 87905
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the West Bend 87905 pot go in the oven?
Yes, the pot is rated safe for oven, stovetop, freezer, and refrigerator use, and it is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Does the base do anything besides slow cook?
Yes, the same base doubles as a griddle for pancakes, grilled cheese, and similar foods.
Is the lid secure for tall roasts?
The lid is flat glass; one owner found it could lift on one end with a tall pork shoulder and needed a weight to hold it shut.