January 2025
Pressure Cookers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of pressure cookers rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 3 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 49 pressure cooker endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
28 pressure cookers were endorsed in total, only 10 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Jan 2025, Breville Fast Slow Pro takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed pressure cooker with 7 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 pressure cooker' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Instant Pot: 7 pressure cookers
(#1 is Instant Pot Duo60)
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T-Fal: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is T-Fal Clipso)
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Presto: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is Presto 23qt Canner)
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Zavor: 2 pressure cookers
(#1 is Zavor Duo Cooker)
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Breville: 1 pressure cookers
(#1 is Breville Fast Slow Pro)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
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Forbes
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Wirecutter
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The Strategist
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CNN Underscored
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The Spruce Eats
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Food & Wine
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Good Housekeeping
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All Recipes
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NBC News
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seriouseats.com
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Breville Fast Slow Pro
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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Instant Pot Duo60
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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Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1
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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T-Fal Clipso
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Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1
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Instant Pot 6Qt Pro Plus
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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Presto Stainless Steel
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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Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL
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Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox
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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Instant Pot Pro Crisp + Air Fryer
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We ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro #1 in January 2025 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro as #1.
The Spruce Eats
Best High-End
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Adjustable pressure settings
Automatic steam release settings
Versatile
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Short warranty period
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Food & Wine
Best Electric
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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
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Offers great control over temperature and pressure levels
Custom setting option
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No delay-start setting
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All Recipes
Best Foodie Buy
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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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We ranked Instant Pot Duo60 #2 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo60 as #1.
Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker for Most People
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Easy to use
Simple cleanup
Built-in safety features
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Lower capacity than other models
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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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
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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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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 January 2025 ranking
Forbes
Wirecutter
The Strategist
CNN Underscored
The Spruce Eats
Food & Wine
Good Housekeeping
All Recipes
NBC News
seriouseats.com
We ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Instant Pot
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Set it and forget that it's even cooking thanks to 10 safety features, including a safe-locking lid. 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
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All Recipes
Our Top Pick
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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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We ranked T-Fal Clipso #4 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked T-Fal Clipso as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Stovetop
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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 Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 #5 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 as #1.
We ranked Instant Pot 6Qt Pro Plus #6 in January 2025 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.
Forbes
Best Smart Pressure Cooker
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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 Presto Stainless Steel #7 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Stovetop
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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 Stainless Steel
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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 Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL #8 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Combo
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Extra-large capacity
Multiple cooking functions
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Expensive
Many accessories to store
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We ranked Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best for Stews and Braises
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Large capacity with wide base
Sturdy
Suitable for gas, electric, induction, and glass stovetops
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Expensive
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We ranked Instant Pot Pro Crisp + Air Fryer #10 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pressure cookers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best with Air Fryer
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Use this appliance to finish slow- or pressure-cooked food with a crisp exterior.
It replaces multiple appliances.
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With two lids, it takes up a lot of counter and storage space, and it's relatively heavy.
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Good Housekeeping
Best For Advanced Users
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Additional functions
Simple to use
Clear controls
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Natural release not as quick as other models tested
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