12 best steamers — Rating 2022

*A review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Any experienced cook will confirm that steamed food retains the greatest amount of trace elements, vitamins and other beneficial substances. That is why double boilers are becoming more and more frequent guests in the kitchens of the inhabitants of our country. But we recommend not to run to the store for the first model that caught your eye. If you pay special attention to the choice of a double boiler, then the device will serve you for many years, delighting you with healthy and healthy dishes.

Rating of the best steamers

The best single-deck steamers

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Beaba Babycook Duo

Rating: 4.9

This is a very interesting steamer that uses two containers at once, equipped with handles. This design does not make it a bunk, but significantly increases capacity. The case of this model is made of plastic. However, it can be painted in white and dark gray. The power of Beaba Babycook Duo is 800W. A great number. Well, how else? Let’s not forget that in some cases both containers will be used at the same time, and at this moment there should not be a drop in power, which would lead to an increase in the cooking time.

Both baskets were made of transparent plastic. And they both have handles. By this factor alone, one can guess that the device is capable of playing the role of a blender. To activate this function, it is enough to use the corresponding mechanical regulator. You can make carrot juice, applesauce or something else in the container — it won’t take long. The total volume of baskets used here is 2.2 liters. They are easily interchangeable due to the symmetrical design.

The steamer differs from other analogues in its long service life. It is also a rare instance that can boast an indicator of the need to descale the tank. The appliance comes with a spatula for extracting the steam basket and a grinder.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then Beaba Babycook Duo has practically none. You can only complain that while the blender is running, the contents can fly out of the spout in small drops. This problem is solved by covering it with a cloth or napkin.

Philips AVENT SCF883

Rating: 4.7

Not every steamer is ready to boast a long service life. Most often, such devices are made from low quality materials, as a result of which they quickly fail. But the same cannot be said about the Philips AVENT SCF883. Here, even the body is made of plastic that is pleasant to the touch. Also, the manufacturer did not supply his creation with an abstruse control panel, which would be damaged by the first drops of water. Instead, a traditional mechanical regulator has been introduced here. It acts as a timer with a maximum duration of 30 minutes.

The power of this steamer cannot be called huge — it is 400 watts. But let’s not forget that it is single-tier. It seems that the declared figure is quite enough for preparing a relatively small portion of a particular dish. When the timer measures the set time, the device not only turns off, but also emits a sound signal.

Unlike stacked steamers, this one can double as a blender. This is a nice addition that will make the device more versatile. There is no doubt that you will get it out of the closet more often than once every six months. It also makes the Philips AVENT SCF883 a great gift!

Otherwise, this model is hardly able to surprise with something. As mentioned above, its body is made of plastic. The steam basket was created from the same plastic, but transparent. The presence of a handle makes it much easier to carry this very basket with all its contents. If we talk about the shortcomings, then the first thing that comes to mind is a network cable. Why was it made so short? Also, buyers note the top cover, which is very inconvenient to wash. And finally, the high cost scares. But let’s not forget about the durability of the device and its versatility. With it, you can refuse to buy a separate blender.

Kitfort KT-2305

Rating: 4.7

Like many other single-tier double boilers, this one is complemented by the functionality of a blender. So, in its container you can mix some delicious fruit cocktail. This is done very simply — just use the mechanical regulator. Then it remains only to get the container, taking it by the plastic handle, and pour the resulting result into a glass or mug. By the way, on the side of the device it is written exactly how much juice you will receive from certain ingredients. For example, Kitfort KT-2305 allows you to prepare 210 ml of carrot drink at a time.

If you decide to use this steamer for its main purpose, then you will be able to pour 230 ml of water inside. It will be in a transparent plastic container, so you will notice its complete evaporation just in time. However, you don’t have to follow — the device turns off on its own after a certain period of time. It remains to be regretted that at the same time it does not emit any sound signal. So after all, you can forget that you have set something to prepare for a couple.

Kitfort KT-2305 is a good device that helps to prepare this or that puree. But it is impossible not to note a number of shortcomings present in this device. Firstly, the whole structure is assembled from far from the best plastic. At first, the steamer even smells appropriate! Fortunately, this effect gradually wears off. Secondly, the manufacturer supplied his product with a power cord, the length of which does not exceed 84 cm. This will not be enough for everyone.

The rest of the device can not find fault. Its power is 400 W, which is a sufficient parameter for such dimensions. Unless you think of grinding nuts in it, it may not be able to cope with this task. As for the cost, in this case it seems quite adequate.

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Philips AVENT SCF862

Rating: 4.6

This steamer, like many other single-tier models, also has a blender function. This means that inside it you can beat eggs, make tomato juice or shake up a fruit cocktail. This allows a 330-watt electric motor, the activation of which is carried out using a conventional mechanical regulator located on the front panel. Well, then it remains to take the container with a plastic handle to pour the contents into any mug.

Since the steamer is quite inexpensive, don’t be surprised that it’s almost entirely made of plastic, including the body, basket, and lid. Many people don’t care at all. It is more important for them that the device does a great job with both tasks. If you come up with the idea of ​​​​cooking something for a couple, then a water tank will come to the rescue. It holds only 180 ml, but this is enough for half an hour of work. Namely, the timer used here is designed for such a period of time. After it expires, it immediately turns off the device. It will also cut off the power if the water boils away faster for some reason. It should be recognized that such a double boiler is not suitable for preparing some particularly large portions — perhaps this is its main drawback.

Returning to the use of Philips AVENT SCF862 as a blender, it is impossible not to notice that the lid of the jug is supplemented with a special lock. It allows you not to splash the contents around the surrounding space. But some manufacturers of steamers-blenders forget about such a trifle!

It remains to add that the weight of the device does not exceed 1.44 kg. This means that absolutely any Expertology reader, even a child, can get it out of the locker. But the length of the power cord is not encouraging — it is only 0.8 m. Fortunately, the steamer turned out to be relatively small, and it should have a place right next to the outlet.

Funkids BFP-1800M

Rating: 4.5

This is one of the most inexpensive double boilers among those endowed with a blender function. For only 6 thousand rubles, and sometimes even cheaper, you can purchase a device that allows you to cook something for a couple and beat a milkshake. The name of this model contains a mention of children. This is due to the fact that many people buy Funkids BFP-1800M in order to prepare fruit puree, which is so useful for all the guys. The power of the 300-watt motor installed here is quite enough for this. This model will not cope only with chopping nuts and other hard things.

Like other inexpensive steamers, the Funkids BFP-1800M is controlled by a single mechanical regulator. In this case, it is located on the top panel. Well, on the side you can find icons depicting those vegetables and fruits that are best processed by the device. The volumes of these products placed in the basket are also written here. I must say they are not the biggest. It can be seen that the double boiler is sharpened for the preparation of only one portion, and even that will not be gigantic. By the way, you will be able to observe the process without any problems, as the basket is made of transparent plastic. The rest of the body of the device is also plastic. Well, what did you expect to get for that kind of money?

Otherwise, this is a familiar inexpensive copy, the weight of which does not exceed 1.85 kg. Some buyers use it for sterilization. Others are for defrosting meat products and fish. In a word, this is a good double boiler, but you should not expect long continuous work from it — alas, it is too small for this, a sufficient volume of water simply does not fit into the tank.

The best steamers with two or three tiers

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Morphy Richards 470006

Rating: 4.8

This is a relatively large and weighty double boiler, consisting of three tiers. It seems that she will find a place for herself even in the kitchen of a restaurant. Its main purpose is to steam several types of vegetables and fruits at once. And in large portions! And the device is ready to decorate the interior. The fact is that most of its body is made of stainless steel, as are the steam baskets. Only handles were made of special plastic. They, by the way, practically do not heat up. As for the lids, they are made of impact-resistant glass. In this regard, they resemble those lids that cover the usual frying pans. Only here they have a completely different form.

The creators of Morphy Richards 470006 have implemented electronic control here. The choice of the operating mode and the setting of the timer are carried out using the buttons. The result is displayed on a bright segment display. It should be noted that mastering control is not as easy as we would like. Therefore, we recommend that you read the instructions without fail, where the purpose of each button and icon is described in detail.

The power of this model is 1600 watts. This is an indecently high value. But with such large steam baskets, it was indispensable. Don’t assume that a steamer will always consume this amount of energy. No, this will only happen if absolutely all carts are full. By the way, you can find a bowl for rice in them. As you know, steamed rice is not only delicious, but also a very nutritious dish. Not to mention the fact that this type of cooking allows you to save almost all useful trace elements.

Morphy Richards 470006 is one of the few steamers that can cook automatically. In total, she is endowed with eight programmed recipes. In this regard, the device resembles some kind of multicooker.

Tefal VC1451

Rating: 4.7

One of the most stylish steamers in our selection. The body of this model is made of plastic, and the steam baskets are made of stainless steel. They nicely reflect what is happening around. Their only drawback is their opacity. Also, someone will be upset that they are actively collecting fingerprints. But this is not so scary, especially if you wash the baskets after every meal.

In total, this model has two tiers. The top is covered with the usual glass lid. It is thanks to her that you can somehow observe the process. The nice thing is that both baskets are exactly the same. This means that they are interchangeable.

The Tefal VC1451 includes the usual mechanical regulator. It is used to set the timer. It is designed for a maximum of 60 minutes. This is quite enough to turn all the water poured into the corresponding tank into steam. However, it can evaporate even faster. There is nothing wrong with this, since the manufacturer has implemented here adding water right during cooking. And the device is also capable of boasting a water level indicator — a trifle, but it is not found in many other double boilers.

Otherwise, nothing unusual awaits you. The device does not take up much space in the cabinet. It has a rice bowl which is a nice bonus. However, its size is small, which is why the prepared portion is barely enough for one person. As for the holes for vegetables and eggs, their diameter is approximately 4 mm. And some may take this as a disadvantage — ideally, they should be slightly smaller.

Braun FS 3000

Rating: 4.7

This steamer consists of the main unit, on which the control panel is located, and two tiers. The design cannot be called refined, and most of the body is made of white-painted plastic. Therefore, this copy is for those who «need not checkers, but to go.»

Both baskets used here are interchangeable. This is realized due to the fact that they have exactly the same size. For their manufacture, opaque plastic was used, so it will not work to observe the process. Only the topmost tier is covered with a lid, which is at least somewhat transparent. But practice shows that most of the time they are covered with condensate, which is why you really won’t see anything. But you can always lift the lid to see if the contents of the steamer are cooked.

Like many other inexpensive models, it uses mechanical control, which can be dealt with in just a few seconds. Most often, the user only needs to set the timer. The maximum you can set is 60 minutes. I am glad that after the time has elapsed, an appropriate signal sounds, which can be heard even from the next room. Also among the pluses is the fact that the water in the tank is more than enough to ensure that this hour is not wasted.

The power of the Braun FS 3000 is 850 watts. An excellent figure, which is quite enough to make the water boil as quickly as possible, and to generate a large amount of steam, which would be enough for both baskets. By the way, the manufacturer suggests using his creation for cooking rice. To do this, he endowed the device with an appropriate bowl, the volume of which is 2 liters. It should also be noted that there is a drip tray in each basket, which greatly simplifies the maintenance of the steamer. And the set is supplemented with a container for coloring products. It turns out that the device will definitely come in handy before the celebration of Easter!

CENTEK CT-1457

Rating: 4.6

This is a familiar three-tier steamer, the baskets of which are made of transparent plastic. There are no unusual elements here, the production and development of which would cost a lot of money. In this regard, the device itself has an affordable price tag. Moreover, this is one of the cheapest steamers in our selection!

It should be understood that the manufacturer had to save in every possible way. He did not endow his creation with the function of a blender. And with such a design, it seems almost impossible. In a word, this is the case when the device does not try to be both one and the other, and the third at the same time. Someone will consider this a disadvantage, because steaming is not required very often. Others will point out that the price advantage allows you to forget about such a problem.

Despite the low cost, the device has 800-watt power. This is more than enough to quickly bring to a boil 1200 ml of water that fit in the appropriate tank. To start the process, the user does not require any noticeable effort. Just set a timer for the time you want. It can be a maximum of 60 minutes — in an hour all the water will definitely turn into steam. The timer here beeps, which must be heard. Alas, he will not be able to turn off the device on his own.

The steamer allows you to cook a variety of dishes. It even comes with a rice bowl, which many other manufacturers forget about. And there are also recesses for boiling eggs. The device is connected to the mains by means of a meter cord. Not a record figure, but competitors often save even more.

Among the disadvantages of this device can be attributed to its steam baskets. And it’s not that they’re made of plastic. All of them have different sizes. Because of this, you always have to check with which container you currently have in your hands. You will not be able to install the third basket first — it must be at the very top. But on the other hand, all these containers are successfully inserted into each other, which greatly simplifies the storage of the device somewhere in a closet — it does not take up much space.

Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact

Rating: 4.6

Before celebrating any event, it may be necessary to prepare a huge number of dishes. The ingredients for some of them can be steamed. And if there are a lot of them, then you need to be patient. Or get a roomy double boiler. For example, Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact is a good choice. It consists of as many as three steam baskets, and its power reaches 900 watts. Impressive numbers! With them, the appliance can steam an abundance of dishes, eggs and vegetables.

Most of all, this model should appeal to lovers of steamed cereals. The fact is that this copy comes with a rice bowl. Its volume is 1 liter, which in most cases is quite enough. As for the steam baskets themselves, each of them is a three-liter. This makes the Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact steamer one of the largest and most spacious in our selection. For the manufacture of baskets, transparent plastic was used, through which the cooking process is clearly visible. It is carried out using water poured into a 1.5-liter tank. To start cooking, turn the mechanical regulator. The maximum timer is designed for 60 minutes, after which the corresponding signal will sound. Practice shows that this time is just enough to evaporate almost the entire volume of water. And if it happens faster, you can safely pour some more water right during cooking.

What else can this model boast? Removable grids. Recesses for placing eggs in them. There is also a water level indicator, which is also good news. It should be noted and the body of the steamer, made of stainless steel. Partly because of him, the device turned out to be expensive. However, it is still impossible to call it especially expensive. And during sales, the price for it can drop to 5 thousand rubles, which looks like a quite acceptable amount.

ENDEVER Vita 170/171

Rating: 4.6

This steamer has three tiers. All steam baskets are made of transparent plastic, so you can easily observe the process. The main unit, on which the mechanical regulator is located, is also plastic. If you think about it, this is not the best solution. But on the other hand, plastic made it possible to realize interesting curves of the case, as well as paint it in green and gray colors — you can find two options for sale.

Processing three tiers with steam would be impossible with a low power of the device. Luckily, he doesn’t have that problem. Here, this parameter reaches an impressive figure of 1000 watts. Only models that can already be called professional can boast of a larger figure. And those that have even more tiers. But these are extremely rare for sale.

As mentioned above, this model offers the most simplified control. Basically, the user is only required to set the approximate time that steaming will take. When it ends, the timer turns off the device. Also, its operation stops if all the water from the corresponding tank has evaporated. This may well happen, because the timer is designed for an impressive 60 minutes. I am glad that you can control the process — there is an indication of the water level. Moreover, right during cooking, you can add another portion of water using the appropriate spout.

This steamer could be perfect. But in order to achieve low cost, the manufacturer had to save. As a result, he did not have a particularly reliable device. On the network you can find reviews that talk about the breakdown of the double boiler. Also, not everyone is satisfied with the design. The fact is that steam baskets are not equipped with handles. Because of this, after cooking, you have to wait for the condensate to cool, otherwise you risk scalding your hands. We also do not recommend placing the steamer elements in the dishwasher. Practice shows that after that the handle at the lid falls off, and the bowls are also covered with cracks.

The best steamer with five tiers

Kitfort KT-2035

Rating: 4.8

When fully assembled, this steamer is quite tall. It will have to be placed somewhere on the floor, otherwise you may have problems. How else, if there are already five tiers here? One container is located above the other, and there is no end in sight … However, no one obliges you to assemble the entire structure. Kitfort KT-2035 works without problems with two or three tiers. Therefore, the preparation of a relatively small portion will not cause any difficulties.

Such a large double boiler could not be low-powered. Indeed, this model is 600 watts. This parameter is quite enough to create the required amount of steam. Its production comes from water poured into a liter container. The process can take up to one hour. Of course, the timer is not forgotten here — with its help, the user needs to set the time after which the device will turn off.

All baskets here are made of stainless steel. That is why Kitfort KT-2035 cannot be called the cheapest double boiler. Absolutely all baskets have the same capacity: it is equal to 1.6 liters. Also included with the device is a lid that covers the upper tier. Three baskets out of five are supplemented with holes. They are needed to cook eggs. The maximum double boiler is able to cook 18 eggs at the same time, which can be considered an amazing result.

It’s nice that Kitfort KT-2035 includes electronics that play the role of protection against malfunctions. For example, it is able to turn off the device if there is almost no water left inside the corresponding container. Also, the weight of the double boiler, which does not exceed 2.3 kg, cannot but rejoice. This means that even a fragile girl can get the device out of the pantry or closet.

Conclusion

Now you will not be frightened by a sales assistant who offers to buy a double boiler stale on the counter. From now on, you know exactly which models you need to pay attention to. It remains to decide in what volumes you are going to cook, and how much you are willing to spend.

Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.