July 2024
Pressure Cookers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of pressure cookers rankings posted by key online experts, as of July 2024.
Summary
On 4 Jul 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 54 pressure cooker endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
29 pressure cookers were endorsed in total, only 11 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Jul 2024, Breville Fast Slow Pro takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed pressure cooker with 8 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 pressure cooker' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Instant Pot: 7 pressure cookers
(#1 is Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1)
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T-Fal: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is T-Fal Clipso)
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Zavor: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is Zavor Duo Cooker)
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Ninja Kitchen: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL)
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Presto: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is Presto 23qt Canner)
Price breakdown
At a glance - July Ranking
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The Spruce Eats
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The Breville Fast Slow Pro is a versatile and durable multi-cooker that offers a range of cooking modes, user-friendly operation, and advanced safety features.
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The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker is a versatile and durable appliance that offers a wide range of cooking functions, making it a convenient and reliable option for cooking enthusiasts.
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The Instant Pot Duo60 is a versatile and reliable programmable pressure cooker that offers a variety of cooking functions, user-friendly operation, and excellent safety features, making it highly recommended by experts and reviewers.
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The Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker is a versatile and user-friendly kitchen appliance that offers seven different cooking modes, a 6-quart capacity, and a durable stainless steel construction, making it ideal for families and individuals looking to save time and effort in the kitchen.
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The Instant Pot 6Qt Pro Plus is a versatile and user-friendly electric pressure cooker with a wide range of cooking functions, safety features, and excellent build quality.
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The Presto Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a versatile and reliable stovetop pressure cooker that offers a range of cooking features, user-friendly design, and safety mechanisms, making it a durable and efficient option for various cooking needs.
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The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox is a highly regarded stainless steel pressure cooker that offers excellent features, ease of use, safety, and durability.
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We ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro #1 in July 2024 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro as #1.
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The Spruce Eats
Best High-End
Adjustable pressure settings
Automatic steam release settings
Versatile
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Short warranty period
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All Recipes
Best Foodie Buy
Nearly fully customizable; hands-free steam release; easy to see progress; ceramic-coated interior pot
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Expensive; utilitarian design
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Food & Wine
Best for Experienced Cooks
This appliance weds style and smarts for a premium cooking experience.
Choose from a number of settings on an easy-to-read LCD display.
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Our most expensive pick, it's more of an investment than beginner cooks will want to make.
It also takes up more space than other 6-quart models.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Pressure Cooker
Offers great control over temperature and pressure levels
Custom setting option
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Came up to pressure slower than others we tested
No delay start setting
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We ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 #2 in July 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #1.
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All Recipes
Our Top Pick
28 cooking programs; lots of customization available; modern design; silicone handles on inner pot
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No alert when it can't reach pressure; can be hard to clean
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Food & Wine
Best Overall
Set it and forget that it's even cooking thanks to 11 safety features, including a new model update to steam value release.
It also shows real-time cooking progress.
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It takes up a lot of space on the counter and wherever you store it.
The sous vide function can be inconsistent.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Comes to pressure quickly
Stainless steel cooking pot has silicone handles for ease transport
Easy to clean
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Natural pressure release is slow
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend pressure cookers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of pressure cookers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for July 2024 ranking
![Wirecutter](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/mgnewhcpst0idedxj9xc.png)
![The Spruce Eats](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/clftpi50pbsijldrn48d.png)
![All Recipes](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/nduyvlwumtlowzpw8e5n.png)
![The Strategist](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/acqpzv4c1gp4ykldxsux.png)
![CNN Underscored](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/dlxpjwkwxbr4fanpw4d1.jpg)
![Food & Wine](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/k8ujnvwungrvtchnbi6j.png)
![Good Housekeeping](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/mc6kjm6xiq4ealptwuxt.jpg)
![Forbes](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/xhvrkymaxdkxut3d1rnm.png)
![NBC News](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/xx692y4o9reuoiub62yd.png)
![seriouseats.com](https://res.cloudinary.com/effix/c_auto,c_pad,w_50,h_50/imported/isdwryjqhf4boqlndtsp.png)
We ranked Instant Pot Duo60 #3 in July 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo60 as #1.
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
Remembers previous settings
Three temperature levels
Precise temperature control
Solid versatility and performance
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No sous vide function
Inner pot spins while sautéing
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Pressure Cooker
Simple, intuitive controls
Pressure cooks on low and high for more control
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Took a long time to release pressure naturally
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Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker for Most People
Easy to use
Simple cleanup
Built-in safety features
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Lower capacity than other models
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We ranked Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable #4 in July 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
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All Recipes
Best Budget Buy
Can customize settings; easy to use; good for beginners
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Nonstick coating can be damaged
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Pressure Cooker
Nicely priced
Turned out impressive pressure- and slow-cooked meals in Lab tests
Useful programmed settings
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Manual lacks detail
Slow to release pressure naturally
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We ranked Instant Pot 6Qt Pro Plus #6 in July 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Pot 6Qt Pro Plus as #1.
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Forbes
Best Smart Pressure Cooker
Multiple functions
Larger screen
Easy to operate and clean
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Lower capacity than other models
Expensive
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We ranked T-Fal Clipso #7 in July 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
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Food & Wine
Best Stovetop
Sturdy plastic handles don't get hot, and its steam valve release is easy and safe to use with one hand.
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It needs supervision while cooking.
Pressure issues can result without enough liquid.
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We ranked Presto Stainless Steel #8 in July 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
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The Spruce Eats
Best Stovetop
Affordable
Simple controls
Cooks quickly
Can be used as a conventional pot
No electricity needed
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No adjustable pressure
Handles loosen over time
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Food & Wine
Best Value
This stovetop pressure cooker can go in the dishwasher and is fully immersible in water for quick cooling.
A side handle makes it easy to transport.
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This basic model requires more oversight while cooking, and it doesn't have pre-programmable features or presets.
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We ranked Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox #11 in July 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Stews and Braises
Large capacity with wide base
Sturdy
Suitable for gas, electric, induction, and glass stovetops
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Expensive
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