May 2022
Pressure Cookers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Pressure Cooker rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2022.
At a glance - May 2022 Ranking
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The Strategist
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The Spruce Eats
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NBC News
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Good Housekeeping
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Forbes
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Simply Recipes
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Food & Wine
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Merriam Webster
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My Domaine
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All Recipes
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We ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro #1 in May 2022 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro as #1.

The Spruce Eats
Best High-End Electric
Pros
Adjustable pressure settings
Automatic steam release settings
Versatile
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Cons
Number of presets may overwhelm some cooks
Short warranty period
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Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Pressure Cooker
Pros
Offers great control over temperature and pressure levels
11 pressure cook settings plus a custom setting option
LCD display shows pressure indicator, temperature, and timer
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Cons
Came up to pressure slowly in tests
Quick-release valve wasn’t quick to release pressure
No delay start setting
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Simply Recipes
Best Multi-Cooker
Pros
Sharp stainless steel design
intuitive control panel
accurate presets
easy to clean and store
features an auto-pulse release
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Cons
Pot may retain some odors
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We ranked Instant Pot Duo60 #2 in May 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo60 as #1.

The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
Pros
Remembers previous settings
Three temperature levels
Precise temperature control
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Cons
Comes with minimal accessories
Difficult to see the pressure valve
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Pressure Cooker
Pros
Topped Lab tests from slow cooking to pressure cooking
Simple, intuitive controls
Replaces 7 appliances in one footprint
Pressure cooks on low and high for more control
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Cons
No setting for sterilizing
Took a long time to release pressure naturally
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Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker for Most People
Pros
Easy to use
Simple cleanup
Built-in safety features
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Cons
Lower capacity than other models
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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 May 2022 ranking










We ranked Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL #3 in May 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer
Pros
12 functions
Large enough capacity to feed 8 to 10 people
All parts are dishwasher safe
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Cons
Bulky footprint
Pricey
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Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Combo
Pros
Extra-large capacity
Multiple cooking functions
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Cons
Expensive
Many accessories to store
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Simply Recipes
Best for Big-Batch Cooking
Pros
Suitable size for large meals
can cook nearly anything
easy to clean
powerful performance
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Cons
Heavy
takes up a lot of counter space
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Merriam Webster
Best Splurge
Pros
Combines two trendy appliances into one
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Cons
Slow cooker slower than traditional slow cooker
Air fryer takes some time to heat up
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We ranked T-fal Secure 5 SS #4 in May 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

Good Housekeeping
Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
Pros
Wide range of safety features
Dishwasher safe
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Cons
Doesn’t include canning accessories
Quite heavy
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Forbes
Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
Pros
Versatile on any heat source
Easy to clean
Variable steam release
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Cons
Smaller capacity
Expensive for a non-electric model
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Simply Recipes
Best Stovetop
Pros
Affordable
compact
lid locks securely to reduce accidents
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Cons
Replacement parts unavailable
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We ranked Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus #5 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus as #1.

Forbes
Best Instant Pot
Pros
More customizable programs
Upgraded cooling technology
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Cons
Lower capacity than other models
More expensive
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We ranked Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable #6 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

Good Housekeeping
Best Value Pressure Cooker
Pros
Nicely priced
Turned out impressive pressure- and slow-cooked meals in Lab tests
Useful programmed settings
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Cons
Manual lacks detail
Slow to release pressure naturally
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We ranked Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer #7 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer as #1.

Simply Recipes
Best Overall
Pros
Multiple options of cooking
heats up quickly
easy to clean
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Cons
Air fryer may be too small for some
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We ranked Crock-Pot XL Express #8 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
Pros
Inexpensive
Nonstick cook pot
Easy-to-read control panel
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Cons
No manual pressure button
Difficult to see the pressure valve
No medium temperature setting
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We ranked Chef iQ Smart Cooker #9 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

Good Housekeeping
Best Smart Pressure Cooker
Pros
Wireless controls
Access to recipes and instructions
Built-in scale
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Cons
App occasionally loses connection
Outer lid gets very hot
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We ranked Crock-Pot Express #10 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.

Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Slow Cooker
Pros
Impressive slow cooker with pressure cooking capabilities
Delay start and keep warm keeps food at ideal temps
8 one-touch meal settings and 4 one-touch cook functions
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Cons
A bit large for smaller kitchens
Seal on the lid can be finicky
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