September 2022
Pressure Cookers: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Pressure Cooker rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2022.
Summary
As of 13 Sep 2022, Instant Pot Duo60 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed pressure cooker with 5 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 pressure cooker' this month. It is followed by Breville Fast Slow Pro and Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL , with 8 and 6 expert endorsements respectively.
At a glance - September 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Pressure Cooker |
Good Housekeeping
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Merriam Webster
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My Domaine
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Food & Wine
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The Strategist
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NBC News
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Forbes
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Simply Recipes
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All Recipes
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The Spruce Eats
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1
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- | Check price |
Instant Pot Duo60
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1
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-
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-
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-
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1
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4
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1
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-
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-
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1
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2
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- | $280 |
Breville Fast Slow Pro
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3
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-
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7
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3
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11
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1
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-
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3
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3
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7
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3
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- | $211 |
Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL
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6
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5
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3
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-
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-
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3
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6
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5
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-
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-
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4
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- | $99 |
T-fal Secure 5 SS
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4
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-
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9
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-
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3
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-
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3
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2
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-
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-
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5
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- | Check price |
Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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2
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-
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6
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- | Check price |
Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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1
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-
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7
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- | $193 |
Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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4
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-
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8
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- | $50 |
Presto Stainless Steel
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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|
12
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- | $149 |
Crock-Pot XL Express
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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|
13
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- | $69 |
Crock-Pot Express
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7
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
14
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- | $156 |
Chef iQ Smart Cooker
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5
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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16
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- | Check price |
Yedi Multi-Use 9-in-1
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-
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-
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8
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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We ranked Instant Pot Duo60 #1 in September 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo60 as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Pressure Cooker
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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
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Pros
Easy to use
Simple cleanup
Built-in safety features
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Cons
Lower capacity than other models
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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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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We ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro #2 in September 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.
Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Pressure Cooker
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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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Food & Wine
Best for Experienced Cooks
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Pros
This appliance weds style and smarts for a premium cooking experience.
Choose from a number
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Cons
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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Simply Recipes
Best Multi-Cooker
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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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The Spruce Eats
Best High-End Electric
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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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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 September 2022 ranking
Good Housekeeping
Merriam Webster
My Domaine
Food & Wine
The Strategist
NBC News
Forbes
Simply Recipes
All Recipes
The Spruce Eats
We ranked Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL #3 in September 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer
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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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Merriam Webster
Best Splurge
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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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Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Combo
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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
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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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We ranked T-fal Secure 5 SS #4 in September 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
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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
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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
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Pros
Affordable
compact
lid locks securely to reduce accidents
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Cons
Replacement parts unavailable
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We ranked Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable #5 in September 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value Pressure Cooker
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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 Duo Evo Plus #6 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus as #1.
Forbes
Best Instant Pot
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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 Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer #7 in September 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
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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 Presto Stainless Steel #8 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
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Pros
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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Cons
This basic model requires more oversight while cooking, and it doesn't have pre-programmable features or presets.
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget Stovetop
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Pros
Affordable
Simple controls
Cooks quickly
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Cons
No adjustable pressure
Handles loosen over time
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We ranked Crock-Pot XL Express #9 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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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 Crock-Pot Express #10 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Slow Cooker
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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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We ranked Chef iQ Smart Cooker #11 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Smart Pressure Cooker
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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 Yedi Multi-Use 9-in-1 #12 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best for Large Servings
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Pros
It has the capacity to cook large servings, but you can also use its accessories to cook smaller dishes, including two at once.
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Cons
Error messages are not uncommon, and troubleshooting will likely require calling customer service.
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