Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville Fast Slow Pro Multi-Cooker
Best PremiumCuisinart High Pressure Electric Multicooker 6-Quart
Best Non-Instant Pot AlternativePrice
$300-$330
$150-$187
Summary
The most precise electric pressure cooker tested, with 8 adjustable pressure levels from 1.5 to 12 PSI and an altitude-adjust feature. Good Housekeeping named it best overall multi-cooker, and Serious Eats calls it the top pick for control freaks.
Epicurious's top pick over every Instant Pot tested, the Cuisinart outperformed on chicken, beans, and rice with an attached lid design that eliminates awkward maneuvering. Good Housekeeping also rates it best for slow cooking.
Pros
- 8 adjustable pressure levels from 1.5 to 12 PSI for precise cooking
- Altitude-adjust feature fine-tunes settings to your boiling point
- Produced the most tender pressure-cooked stew in Good Housekeeping testing
- Intuitive LCD screen with pressure indicator, countdown timer, and steam release indicator
- Auto quick, auto pulse, or natural pressure release options
- Outperformed all Instant Pot models in Epicurious testing on chicken, beans, and rice
- Attached lid eliminates awkward on/off maneuvering
- Intuitive LCD interface with one-touch steam release button
- Even heat distribution during sauté — food browned evenly across the surface
- Nonstick inner pot cleans easily; priced at $150
Cons
- Comes to pressure slower than competing models
- No delay-start setting
- Significantly more expensive at $300+
- Inner pot lacks heat-safe handles unlike Instant Pot Pro models
- Nonstick coating may not appeal to those preferring stainless steel
- Fewer preset programs than Instant Pot Pro or Breville
Our take
If you want to actually control what's happening inside your pressure cooker — not just hit a preset — the Breville Fast Slow Pro is in a different league. Eight pressure levels and an altitude-adjust feature make it the choice for serious cooks who want precision.
Epicurious shocked everyone by ranking this above all Instant Pot models — and their reasoning holds up. The attached lid, intuitive LCD, and consistently excellent results on every food type make it the best pick if you're open to going off-brand.
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