Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville Fast Slow Pro Multi-Cooker
Best PremiumInstant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Best for BeginnersPrice
$300-$330
$113-$160
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.
Good Housekeeping's best overall pick and a top value in multi-cooker roundups, the Duo Plus adds a brighter display, mid-cook adjustments, and cake/egg settings over the base Duo. It's the easiest on-ramp to pressure 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
- Large, bright LED display is easier to read than the base Duo
- Can edit cooking time and pressure level mid-cook without canceling
- 25 customizable smart programs with step-by-step instructions
- Anti-spin inner pot design prevents rocking during sautéing
- Available in 6- and 8-quart sizes
Cons
- Comes to pressure slower than competing models
- No delay-start setting
- Significantly more expensive at $300+
- Natural pressure release is slow compared to other models tested
- Inner pot lacks handles, requiring it to cool before removal
- More expensive than the base Instant Pot Duo
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 Plus is the sweet spot: more capable than the base Duo, cheaper than the Pro, and genuinely beginner-friendly with 25 guided smart programs. If you're new to pressure cooking, start here.
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