Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville Fast Slow Pro Multi-Cooker
Best PremiumInstant Pot Duo 6-Quart 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Best BudgetPrice
$300-$330
$90-$110
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.
The #1 bestseller on Amazon with over 100,000 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, the Duo delivers reliable pressure cooking, slow cooking, and rice at under $110. CNET, Good Housekeeping, and Epicurious all recommend it as the best entry-level pick.
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
- Amazon's #1 bestseller with 4.7-star average from 100,000+ reviews
- 7 functions: pressure cook, slow cook, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, keep warm
- High and low pressure settings for more control over delicate foods
- Detachable cord makes cabinet storage easier
- Lightest model tested at 11.8 lbs — easy to move around
Cons
- Comes to pressure slower than competing models
- No delay-start setting
- Significantly more expensive at $300+
- Slow natural pressure release compared to other models
- Steam release valve must be turned by hand, risking hot steam on fingers
- Inner pot lacks heat-safe handles
- No cake, sterilize, or egg settings
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.
The Duo is the pressure cooker that converted millions of people — and for good reason. It's not flashy, but it cooks beans, stews, and rice reliably, and at under $110 it's the easiest recommendation to make.
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