We compared two electric egg cookers: the Salter Electric Multi Egg Cooker and the VonShef 3 in 1 Egg Boiler, Poacher and Omelette Maker.
What we looked at
Egg capacity, cooking functions, safety features, and price.
The verdict
If you want a compact cooker for up to 6 eggs, with 2 poaching trays and a measuring cup, the Salter is the space-saving pick, at £14.99. If you would rather pay £8.00 more for a larger stainless steel cooker handling up to 16 eggs (or 8 with a shelf removed), that also makes omelettes and has an automatic switch-off, the VonShef 3 in 1 is the higher-capacity option, at £22.99.
A £14.99 cooker for up to 6 eggs, with 2 poaching trays included.
A £22.99 cooker for up to 16 eggs that also makes omelettes, with auto switch-off.
Salter Electric Multi Egg Cooker - 6 Egg Capacity Boiler — Most Compact
Intended for: Marketed as a 430W electric egg cooker with a 6-egg capacity for soft, hard and poached eggs, including a measuring cup, a removable egg rack and 2 poaching trays, with an indicator light and a compact design for easy storage.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the VonShef on these listings, at £14.99
- Makes soft, hard and poached eggs, per the listing
- Includes 2 poaching trays and a measuring cup
- Compact design that doesn't take up much counter space
- Indicator light shows when cooking is complete
Worth knowing
- Smaller 6-egg capacity than the VonShef's stated 16
- No omelette function, per the listing
Best for
- Smaller households or individuals
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone short on countertop or storage space
Not ideal for
- Larger families needing more eggs at once
- Anyone who wants an omelette function
VonShef 3 in 1 Egg Boiler, Poacher and Omelette Maker Electric, Stainless Steel 500W — Best Capacity
Intended for: Marketed as a 500W stainless steel electric egg cooker with a stated capacity of 16 eggs (or 8 with a shelf removed), making soft or hard-boiled, poached eggs or omelettes, with an automatic switch-off, a built-in egg piercer, and a non-BPA plastic transparent lid.
What we liked
- Larger stated capacity of 16 eggs (or 8 with a shelf removed), per the listing
- Adds an omelette function alongside boiling and poaching
- Automatic switch-off for consistently cooked eggs
- Built-in egg piercer to help stop eggs cracking
- Durable stainless steel construction with a non-BPA lid
Worth knowing
- Costs £8.00 more than the Salter on these listings
- Larger footprint than the compact Salter
Best for
- Larger families or batch egg cooking
- Anyone who wants an omelette function included
- Buyers who want an automatic switch-off
Not ideal for
- Smaller households with limited storage space
- Budget-conscious buyers
